Ok so my mom has lived in Edisto for 10+ years now and I lived in Charleston for like 10 years…read morebefore that, but somehow 2026 was the FIRST year I ever came to the Serpentarium. We went with my bestie and her 6 yo son and it was such a fun time. Idk what I was expecting, but free roaming snakes just feet away from you without any kind of netting or enclosure definitely wasn't it. We stayed for 2 of the stage shows and the staff was super informative as well as entertaining. It was really cool to see everything up close and learn so much about these misunderstood creatures.

Super bummed that the whole outdoor area wasn't open yet on march 7th when sign outside said the…read moreplace opens on march 5th Disappointed to not be able to see gators

My family was gifted a SC Aquarium family membership. My wife and kid have been a couple of times,…read morebut I finally had the opportunity to come with my kid. There is a lot to like about visiting. My interactions with staff were all very positive. How nice and personable staff were really stood out for me and my kid. We came on a slow Sunday afternoon so parking was decently easy at the garage across the street. Since this was my first time everything was fun to see for the first time. We loved the otters, the large tank with mermaids, and the touch tank. My kid also loved the indoor playground which we spent a good deal of time at. I really love the blend of semi-outdoor areas and the sundeck area. I really loved the variety of fish and animals. It was also really cool to see the snowy white barn owl downstairs. I am not sure how I would feel had I bought tickets to visit and it will also be interesting to see how often animals change which makes multiple visits fun and interesting.

Visited for the first time today…read more We purchased tickets ahead of time with a specific entry time. I would say the crowd level was bordering on too crowded. I'm not sure if they actually turn walk-ups away or not. We had to wait to get up close to some displays but not for too long. I guess that's to be expected on a Saturday. The touch pools and sting ray feeding areas were fun. There was a nice selection of fish, turtles and the river otters were adorable. It took us less than 1.5 hours to get through the whole thing, and that was taking our time. I guess that's what made it a little underwhelming. Probably wouldn't spend $80 to do it again.

What a wonderful educational day trip this place makes for people or children of any age. You can…read morelearn more about the environment and animal life that can be found in this area. They also offer tours (which we didn't try yet but certainly plan to). You can walk around for free (however they do kindly ask for a donation).

A drive through the islands leads one past this building (perhaps an old oyster factory from the…read morelooks of things) with a spectacular view and a story to tell. There are a couple of rooms worth of free exhibits describing the environment, the wildlife, and the human interactions with the area. It's free, and notably there is a loop that runs under the highway so it is reasonably easy to get to the museum from either direction. The place is not open on Sunday, which is common in the South but not ideal from my perspective as that would be when I would most likely be wanting to do some outdoor activity. When I finally found my way there on a Saturday, albeit kind of an unplanned visit, I saw that they offered kayak tours, but apparently these require advance registration and I could not go on one having just shown up, which is kind of disappointing. It looks like a very nice area to see from the water. I would certainly encourage tourists to make the stop regardless.

Friendly captain and crew; they were timely and relaxed; we even got to see some dolphins!…read more Well worth it! I wish the signs to find the spots were more prevalent so visitors can find them easily

This was a great impromptu edition to our family time in Charleston! The staff were polite and…read morecourteous. We found the ride to picturesque and relaxing. A definite must do when visiting Charleston!

We took my five-year-old to Bee City Zoo and honestly... I was amazed by how many animals they had…read moreand how huge the property is. They do offer a military discount, which was a nice bonus, and you can purchase food throughout the park to feed different animals. My daughter's favorite part was getting to feed the monkeys -- such a fun hands-on experience for kids. There are so many opportunities to interact with the animals up close and really enjoy the experience. The Siberian tigers were HUGE and absolutely beautiful. They also had giraffes and so many other animals that we honestly didn't even get to see everything in one trip, so we'll definitely be back. They also offer a truck tour around the property, plus there's a playground area for the kids to enjoy. It does get pretty crowded, so I definitely recommend going early, but parking was plentiful. If you have children and you're looking for a fun family-friendly experience near Charleston, I highly recommend checking out Bee City Zoo.

I felt sad walking through most of this zoo. I believe the intentions are good but the execution…read morejust isn't quite there. I will start by saying all the animals appeared to me (non-animal professional in any way) to be healthy. In general the whole place just seemed a bit ignored as far as being maintained often. In the reptile room many of the enclosures had wallpaper peeling off, information that had been written on the glass was scratched/wiped off, and it overall didn't look very well kept. Some of the monkey's had lots of space and and some just had small, mostly concrete, metal cage enclosures to move around in. The bigger animals (tigers, camel, giraffes, etc) also had considerably small enclosures for the size animal they were. The penguin's and otters' little pools were barely filled with any water so swimming wasn't an option if they wanted (it was a pretty hot day) and had gross water. They weren't big enough pools for you to convince me they can't be drained and cleaned regularly. The penguins and otters also had lots of concrete for their habitat. The lack of enrichment was also really disappointing to see for most all the animals. It seemed like the patrons were the only enrichment most of them got to look forward too. Maybe this is a bit ridiculous but it annoyed me that Christmas music played at the excavator activity...its March. Again to me just a lack of attention to details. Overall it seems like they are trying to do the things for the animals but at a very bare minimum standard. The gift shop seemed to have the most investment into it of the entire park. Do better for these animals please, most of them, as your signs indicated, are endangered.

Saw this tour advertised before we came down and I thought the kids would enjoy the dolphins and…read morefireworks. It was a perfect night on the water. Captain Cody was so cool and super informative. The kids really enjoyed all the information he shared. Seeing the dolphins up close was so awesome for our 4 year old, the fireworks on the water was the perfect ending to the evening! Highly recommend!

Our guide Kathy was knowledgeable, friendly and fun! We had a great day on the water with her. The…read moretrip is fantastic. We saw and learned about oysters, the tides and how they work. We were given ample time to wonder all over the large sandbar area finding lots of sand dollars and leaving behind anything still living, except the humans. Haha Highly recommend this trip if you are ever in the area.

Wonderful Experience for Young Children! I took my…read more2-year-old grandson to the aquarium on Skidaway Island, and he absolutely loved it! He was fascinated by all the turtles and fish, and I really appreciated that they had step stools for the little ones to see into the tanks more easily. One of his favorite parts was the touch tank, where he got to feel sea shells and crabs--it was such a fun and interactive experience for him. After the aquarium, we went on a short hike along their natural trail, which was a great way to explore the outdoors. The scavenger hunt they provided made it even more engaging, as we searched for animals and other natural items along the way. Overall, it was a fantastic outing. I highly recommend a visit--especially if you have young kids!

We loved walking around the aquarium and the outdoor trail fun day for the adults and kidsread more

I won't go anywhere else. They have an amazing selection you won't see at your corporate petstores…read more Also you can't beat their prices!

I have always had amazing customer service from the ladies at the store but this new fellow( new to…read moreme) was very rude and unhelpful. I'll peek in the door and see who's there before I go in again.

Want to understand the marine ecology here on Tybee Island? This is your stop, informative exhibits…read moreand native animals that encapsulate the island.

Sarah came to the Fresh Air Home summer camp. She did a wonderful presentation on sea turtles. She…read moreshared lots of good information and held the attention of our 50 campers.

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens was one of the best parts of our first day here! The grounds are…read moreabsolutely stunning, with beautiful gardens, towering live oaks draped in Spanish moss, and peaceful walking paths around every corner. It feels like you could spend the entire day exploring and still discover something new. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the history and preservation of the property. The historical aspects of the plantation were thoughtfully presented and gave us a deeper appreciation for the site's complex past. Our guide, Chris was especially amazing as he executed his explanation of the history of the plantation very well, and he made it worth the trip!

This is one of those places that is trying to be big, but doesn't have the substance. For the cost…read moreof the admission, there isn't much. The train ride is not worth $15. Our guide kept talking to himself, then stop suddenly to point out an alligator or bird by him, but by the time he got moving, the animals was pretty much gone. You can only see the same birds and swamp so much before it becomes redundant. Maybe some history about the family, the time period, anything! I didn't go on a guided tour of the house, just walked through, but I don't really know what a tour guide could have added with just those few rooms. The gift shop lady was outright rude. I got a shirt that was marked 20% off. On the app, it said 10% off any item $30 or more, it said nothing about sale items. She acting like I was crazy for asking and then basically said, "that's double dipping, it's not like CVS where you can stack coupons." Seriously! Then when my mom said that was deceptive marketing, she sat there and argued with her. Save yourself time and money and go somewhere they not only appreciate your business, but where they aren't just charging you for the land.