The aquarium has won the 2019 National Medal for Museum and Library Service: South Carolina Aquarium recognized as 2019 recipient of nation’s highest museum and library honor
Alabaster the alligator has died. SC Aquarium: Albino alligator "Alabaster" dies after battling infection
I have just uploaded 100 photos of this facility in its gallery, the only previous photos still in the gallery were a handful from 2012. I visited in May of last year, so it took me a long time to finally post these! I will create a separate thread for the species list soon.
2022 News: On June 30th, it was announced the aquarium received $456,617 from the AZA and the US Fish and Wildlife Service for the care of endangered species. More Than $9 Million Awarded for Endangered Species Care During Pandemic | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Misc News: On March 16th, the aquarium announced that they received its 10 millionth visitor. On April 30th, the aquarium announced they hired a new director of veterinary care.
On January 1st, 2023, the aquarium announced that beginning January 9th, the facility will close the outdoor Mountain Forest exhibit to replace the mesh surrounding its exterior, which will take several months to complete. 登录 Facebook
On July 26th, it was reported that the aquarium broke ground on a new learning center called the Boeing Learning Lab at the Charleston Maritime Center and will open to the public in autumn 2024. South Carolina Aquarium breaks ground on Boeing Learning Lab
Spoiler: Rehabilitation News On August 22nd, the aquarium announced they rehabilitated and released (0.0.4) sea turtles (species('s) not specified) into the wild. Join us while we release four sea turtles back into the wild! | By South Carolina Aquarium | Facebook On September 26th, the aquarium announced they rehabilitated and released (0.0.3) Kemp's ridley sea turtles into the wild. It’s time! Join us as we release three Kemp’s ridley sea turtles at Folly Beach County Park this morning! All sea turtle conservation work is... | By South Carolina Aquarium | Facebook On December 19th, the aquarium announced they acquired (0.0.5) loggerhead sea turtles from the New England Aquarium in Massachusetts for rehabilitation purposes. This past Friday, we admitted FIVE cold-stunned loggerhead sea turtles! | This past Friday, we admitted FIVE cold-stunned loggerhead sea turtles! These patients were initially admitted to the New England Aquarium (NEAq)... | By South Carolina Aquarium | Facebook On November 13th, the aquarium announced they acquired (0.0.2+?) leopard searobins which are now on display in the Coast gallery. South Carolina Aquarium
Spoiler: Rehabilitation News On February 27th, the aquarium announced they rehabilitated and released (0.0.5) green sea turtles, (0.0.3) loggerhead sea turtles, and (0.0.2) Kemp's ridley sea turtles back into the wild on February 26th. One of the green sea turtles, nicknamed Jim, was the 400th sea turtle to be released by the facility. Yesterday, we proudly released our 400th rehabilitated sea turtle! Jim, a juvenile green sea turtle, was joined by nine others completing their own... | By South Carolina AquariumFacebook South Carolina Aquarium On February 22nd, 2024, the aquarium announced they acquired a (0.0.1+) mushroom cap jellyfish which is on exhibit. Mushroom Cap Jelly | Say hello to one of our newest residents: the mushroom cap jelly These creatures are rarely spotted in open waters, but you don't have be jelly — you... | By South Carolina AquariumFacebook On February 23rd, the aquarium announced they acquired (0.0.3) sand tiger sharks which are now on exhibit in the Great Ocean tank. Also on February 23rd, the aquarium announced they acquired a (0.0.1) goldentail moray eel which is on exhibit. Can you SPOT the latest additions in the Great Ocean Tank? Announcing... three new JAWesome residents of the G.O.T. — juvenile sand tiger sharks! They can be identified by their unique spot patterns and dozens of visible teeth as they slowly swim by public view. Visit today to come face-to-face with these amazing apex predators of the deep, and see if you can identify all five different species of sharks at the Aquarium! | South Carolina Aquarium | South Carolina Aquarium · Original audio Gold star to our goldentail eel for being a r-EEL-y interesting patient this week! Eels are incredibly mobile and can easily jump or slither out of our hands if we aren’t careful. So we use anesthesia to keep both the animal and caretakers safe throughout the exam. This allows us to get clear x-ray images and safely examine the patient in other ways too! | South Carolina Aquarium | South Carolina Aquarium · Original audio
