You don’t have to be a kid to enjoy Spring Break — give yourself permission to play! From dive shows and a scavenger hunt to interactive talks and unparalleled views of Charleston, we have something to enrich everyone’s day. Whether you’re enjoying family time on the kids’ days off, taking some “R&R” from college studies or unplugging from work for a day of fun, make the South Carolina Aquarium your Spring Break destination!
Dive Shows and Programs
In addition to daily programs throughout our exhibits, you can explore under the water’s surface during dive shows at the Great Ocean Tank! North America’s deepest tank is home to fish, sharks, stingrays, a green moray eel and our resident loggerhead sea turtle, Caretta. Hear from a diver in the tank and learn about how we can respect and protect these amazing aquatic species!
Up-Close Encounters
See animals up close and gently touch critters like snakes and turtles during daily animal encounters. Be on the lookout for some exciting animal enrichment; you may see our animals with something new and interesting in their exhibits. Plus, you can get an inside look at the Sea Turtle Care Center™, coming face to face with current patients in rehabilitation!
Feed the Rays
Get closer to stingrays than ever before as you feed our cownose rays by hand! Guests are invited to gently touch the rays in The Shallows, and those looking for some extra excitement can purchase a feeding voucher for $5 at Admissions or the Information Desk. 10:15 a.m.–4 p.m. daily, while supplies last.
Virtual Reality Experience
Once you’ve had a chance to see wildlife up close through North America’s deepest tank — our Great Ocean Tank — it’s your turn to dive in! Take a seat on Undersea Explorer and experience the ocean in amazing virtual reality!
A general admission ticket or member entry reservation to the Aquarium is required to ride. Undersea Explorer tickets are $8 per rider and $7 per Aquarium member. Tickets can be purchased at the VR experience location on the second floor of the Aquarium.
Downtown Charleston
Consistently topping lists of best places to visit, top cities to live in and most amazing vacations, Charleston, South Carolina serves as the Aquarium’s… well, habitat! The Aquarium sits on the waterfont of the Charleston Harbor, boasting unparalleled views of the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge and USS Yorktown. Other cultural attractions, like the International African American Museum and Fort Sumter Tours, are within walking distance, filling this hub of the city with history and education. Whether you’re a local of the Holy City, driving in from the Upstate or even visiting from far out of town, there’s plenty to see and do around the Aquarium!