Explore a variety of family-friendly animal attractions with up-close encounters and extraordinary add-on experiences . Discover a wide spectrum of animals from Lowcountry coastal marine creatures to African savanna wildlife . 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 . 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 . 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 . Zoos & Aquariums 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 . 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 . DiscoverSouthCarolina.com 37
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