South Carolina Zoos & Aquariums
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Riverbanks Zoo & Garden – Columbia
The state’s largest and most-visited zoo, Riverbanks features over 2,000 animals from around the world, a botanical garden, aquarium, penguin and sea lion habitats, and family-friendly attractions.
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South Carolina Aquarium – Charleston
An AZA-accredited aquarium on Charleston Harbor with thousands of native animals, including sea turtles, river otters, sharks, alligators, and touch tanks. Known for its conservation work and the Sea Turtle Care Center.
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Greenville Zoo – Greenville
A family-oriented city zoo with giraffes, lions, primates, reptiles, and a farmyard, plus educational programs and events.
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Hollywild Animal Park – Wellford
A 100-acre nonprofit wildlife park with more than 500 animals, drive-through safari, animal feedings, and special seasonal events.
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Alligator Adventure – North Myrtle Beach
One of the largest reptile parks in the world, featuring hundreds of alligators, crocodiles, snakes, and exotic animals, including rare albino alligators.
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Edisto Island Serpentarium – Edisto Island
An indoor/outdoor reptile facility with native and exotic snakes, alligators, turtles, and lizards, plus educational shows.
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The Animal Forest at Charles Towne Landing – Charleston
A unique zoo within a state historic site, featuring animals native to the region in the 17th century, including bison, puma, black bear, otters, and wild turkey.
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Brookgreen Gardens Lowcountry Zoo – Murrells Inlet
A small, naturalistic zoo within Brookgreen Gardens, home to native animals that cannot survive in the wild, such as red foxes, otters, alligators, and birds of prey.
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Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach – Myrtle Beach
Large indoor aquarium with sharks, stingrays, sea turtles, penguins, touch tanks, and interactive exhibits.
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Swan Lake Iris Gardens – Sumter
The only public park in the U.S. with all eight species of swans, plus Japanese koi, turtles, and beautiful gardens; a must-see for bird and nature lovers.
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