Zoos and Aquariums in South Carolina

Who hasn't been awed by the site of a lumbering elephant or shivered while watching a long gliding shark? The world's forests, jungles, and oceans are filled with fascinating creatures. Whether you are a curious adult or an enthusiastic child, viewing these animals never gets old. So, let UpTake help you find the best zoo or aquarium to visit on your trip in South Carolina and spend a day marveling at interesting wildlife.

Top Locations for Zoos and Aquariums in South Carolina

Best Regions
  1. Metrolina
  2. Waxhaws

Best Results for South Carolina Zoos and Aquariums

ARIVERBANKS ZOO & GARDEN

Average Rating
4.5
21+ reviews
from 3 sources
Frommers
3.0
1+ reviews
Epinions.com
4.5
19+ reviews
Yelp
5.0
1+ reviews
  • My Sister and I took are two children ages 8 and 5 to the zoo...Although ... more on Tripadvisor
  • I am a big zoo fan and my daughters love animals so ... more on epinions.com
RIVERBANKS ZOO & GARDEN
RIVERBANKS ZOO & GARDEN
500 Wildlife Pkwy
Columbia SC 29210

Estimated Price: From $3

BSouth Carolina Aquarium

Average Rating
4.5
37+ reviews
from 2 sources
Yahoo! Travel
4.5
36+ reviews
Frommers
1.0
1+ reviews
  • First of all, let me tell you I have been to Aquariums all of the country (San Diego, Florida, Texas, Houston) I LOVE Aquariums!! ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • If you are looking for "WOW!" factor and excitement, this is probably not the place for you, however ... more on Tripadvisor
South Carolina Aquarium
South Carolina Aquarium
100 Aquarium Wharf
Charleston, SC 29401-6300

Estimated Price: From $2

CRipley's Aquarium

Average Rating
4.0
75+ reviews
from 3 sources
Yahoo! Travel
4.0
69+ reviews
Yelp
5.0
5+ reviews
Frommers
2.0
1+ reviews
  • We liked the different animals and fish weve never seen at other aquariums before.Great ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Out of the four Ripley's attractions in ... more on yelp.com
Ripley's Aquarium
Ripley's Aquarium
1110 Celebrity Circle
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-7465

Estimated Price: From $2

DGREENVILLE ZOO

Average Rating
4.5
11+ reviews
from 2 sources
Yahoo! Travel
4.0
7+ reviews
Epinions.com
5.0
4+ reviews
  • Small but clean and nice ZOO that the ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • While I would definitely not travel any distance to see this small city zoo, it makes for a lovely afternoon out. The grounds are nice and well maintaned with wonderfuly hilly pathways. ... more on Tripadvisor
GREENVILLE ZOO
GREENVILLE ZOO
150 Cleveland Park Drive
Greenville, SC 29601

EBROOKGREEN GARDENS

Average Rating
5.0
1+ reviews
from 1 sources
Yelp
5.0
1+ reviews
  • Absolutely awesome place to visit in the spring. (Lovely at other times; rather ... more on yelp.com
  • Overview Brookgreen is the country's first and largest sculpture garden where some 550 ... more on Museum Stuff
BROOKGREEN GARDENS
BROOKGREEN GARDENS
1931 Brookgreen Drive
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

FPreservation Station T.I.G.E.R.S

Average Rating
4.0
1+ reviews
from 1 sources
Yelp
4.0
1+ reviews
  • A little spot along Barefoot Landing that hosts live tigers & monkeys. They'll photograph ... more on yelp.com
Preservation Station T.I.G.E.R.S
Barefoot Landing
North Myrtle Beach,SC,29597

GWaccatee Zoological Farm

  • Firstly---if you are any kind of animal rights activits, PeTA ... more on judysbook.com
  • I am dismayed at the condition that many of the animals here ... more on judysbook.com
Waccatee Zoological Farm
8500 Enterprise Rd
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

HAquatic Pets and Aquarium

Aquatic Pets and Aquarium
220 Cedar Springs Rd
Spartanburg, SC 29302

IExotic Aquarium Designs

Exotic Aquarium Designs
1415 Old Highway 17 N
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

JZaynes Zoo

Zaynes Zoo
1010 Main St
Newberry, SC 29108