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Explore a variety of family-friendly animal attractions with upclose encounters and extraordinary add-on experiences Discover a wide spectrum of animals from Lowcountry coastal marine creatures to African savanna wildlife RIVERBANKS ZOO & GARDEN In Columbia, spy more than 2,000 animals from koalas to sea lions Encounter Caribbean flamingos and penguins at The Birdhouse For an extra fee, feed an inquisitive giraffe a snack Afterward, venture to the walled garden to catch sight of roses, larkspur and hibiscus GREENVILLE ZOO Near the heart of downtown Greenville, discover a 14-acre zoo nestled in Cleveland Park Visit anteaters, giraffes, monkeys and elephants Make friends with the adorable red panda, Willie, named after country music legend Willie Nelson SOUTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM Located on scenic Charleston Harbor, the aquarium features green moray eels, sea horses, river otters, tiger sharks and a 220-pound loggerhead turtle Pet cownose rays and pick up starfish in special tanks RIPLEY’S AQUARIUM OF MYRTLE BEACH Observe over 10,000 fascinating sea creatures as you descend into an underwater world Spot sharks, a green sea turtle, giant stingrays and colorful fish as you venture through an acrylic tunnel in the Dangerous Reef exhibit EDISTO ISLAND SERPENTARIUM Encounter the mysterious world of reptiles Spot hundreds of snakes in the open-air exhibit Watch a gator feeding session See a snake show Encounter box turtles, diamondback terrapins and even snapping turtles
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