South Carolina Aquarium, Public aquarium in Downtown Charleston, United States
The South Carolina Aquarium is a public facility in Downtown Charleston that displays thousands of marine animals in specialized tanks. The spaces are designed to recreate different local water zones, from river systems to coastal waters.
The facility opened its doors in 2000 and established itself as a center for marine education at Charleston Harbor. Since then, it has focused on teaching visitors about local aquatic ecosystems and their diversity.
The name reflects a focus on local water ecosystems and the animals that call them home. Visitors can directly observe how various species from the region coexist within spaces that mirror their natural settings.
The building can be visited daily and offers multiple galleries to explore at your own pace. It helps to allow enough time to view the different tanks and exhibits thoroughly.
The facility operates a specialized care center for injured sea turtles equipped with advanced medical equipment. After recovery, these animals are returned to the ocean to resume life in the wild.
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