A great zoo experience!…read more We took advantage of the CoolPASS offered by Experience Columbia, SC getting us access to the Riverbanks Zoo & Gardens, EdVenture Children's Museum, and the South Carolina State Museum and thoroughly enjoyed the weekend! This also covers your parking for the zoo. Easy to redeem by going to Will Call. A short 2.5hr drive from Savannah, GA was well worth it! Staff was helpful for any questions. General admissions gets you access to the Zoo, Botanical Garden, Waterfall Junction, and Saluda Skyride. They do have additional experiences at an additional costs but not necessary if you are okay with missing out of the petting zoo, animal feedings, the carousel, train, and the Sky High Safari. A couple of food options are available such as burgers, chicken fingers, pizza, sandwiches/wraps, and Kona Ice. Meals are easily $20 per person if you are purchasing drinks. No outside food and drinks are permitted into the zoo but you can bring refillable water bottles. Picnic tables are available outside of the park and same-day re-entry is possible if you show your original receipt. We easily spent 5 hours at the zoo without any of the "Explore More" options. A full day at the zoo is very possible! Plenty of shade and things to see and do! Drop-off or 15-minute parking is available if you have someone in your party who may struggle with walking from the parking lot. Bring your own stroller or they have them available for rent if you needed. We saw many families with wagons/carts.

We love this place and keep a family membership. The kids always have something to do. The splash…read morepad is great. They are always making upgrades.

THE COOLEST EXPERIENCE EVER. If I lived closer, I'd visit weekly. My family chose to ride the wagon…read moreinstead of drive through. I think that is definitely the way to go so you don't have to worry about driving and can just enjoy the animals. I've never been so close to these animals and been able to feed and pet them. They were so cute and this time of the year so many BABIES! I would do this 1000x more if I could.

I came here last December, and had a super memorable experience. It helps that the animals are all…read moreso adorable and floofy! The staff is phenomenal. Everyone is super nice and knowledgeable, and you can tell right away that they really care about the animals. I personally recommend the 1 hour public wagon ride experience. If you're worried (or scared) of animals potentially sticking their heads in your car, then this is the way to go. You also get a free bucket of feed as well as a tour guide (not only will they tell you about every animal you see, they'll also tell you which ones you can safely stick your hand out to feed). Tip: You will run out of feed quickly, so I recommend buying a few extra buckets (at least 3-4). You can get them cheaper by buying them online in advance ;)

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.

Do not waste your time here. My husband and I were looking for stuff to do in Beaufort and I came…read moreacross this petting zoo online. When we pulled up something seemed very off. Immediately the people who were there came out and stared at us like we were not supposed to be there. They asked why we were there and I said we were there for the petting zoo. I made sure to check before hand and it said they were opened. Despite this, the people who were there said the owners were out of town and the zoo was closed. They were not friendly and the whole interaction was very uncomfortable.

I attended a day time festival 3 times this season where this company had a kangaroo on display…read more The poor kangaroo, a nocturnal animal looked miserable laying in a pen trying to sleep while kids shook it's been and screamed trying to wake it. At first I thought the poor animal was sick until I learned kangaroos are nocturnal. It is incredibly cruel to display an animal in noisy environment when it's internal clock is ready to rest. I recognize the major sacrifice farms such as this one make to care for animals especially ones in need, but could you please please please reconsider using a nocturnal animal for daytime festivities? Aside from it being disturbing to watch the animal suffer, it was hard to explain to my children why a company who takes care of animals were allowing this nocturnal animal to be in such a gruesome environment.

Great staff and the best corals you can find in the state of South Carolina. Always new items and…read moregreat amount of supplies as well

Has the best section on corals, really great deals on saltwater fish. I bought a Cade aquarium…read more Best investment. Highly recommend, Check them out!!

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

A very nice visit here at the Alpaca Farm. I will say though by staying inside a gated fence that…read moreas well has small horses and such roaming you do take on the chance of getting your rv dented by the very sweet small horses who want to scratch themselves up against your rv. We eventually bamged it out but just be aware. All in all a llvely place to stay.

Fun morning at the farm! If you up close and very personal with llamas this is the place!…read more Chickens, horses, goats, donkey, they have adequate space for you to pet and feed the animals.

Reptile Lagoon @ South of the Border - Hamer, SC…read more (3 out of 5 stars) If you're visiting South of the Border, one of the more unusual attractions on-site is the Reptile Lagoon--it's advertised as one of the largest indoor reptile exhibits in the U.S., and it definitely has a wide variety of snakes, lizards, turtles, and of course... alligators and crocodiles. My husband, daughter, and I checked it out during our stop (we also spent over an hour in Pedro's Mexican Shop West--another quirky and fun spot here). But unfortunately, just like much of the South of the Border compound, the Reptile Lagoon desperately needs a fresh coat of paint. It's looking dingy inside and out, and that really takes away from the experience. Here's my biggest concern: While the smaller reptiles seem to be in okay enclosures for now, the alligators and crocodiles are kept in spaces that are far too small for their size and needs. It was honestly upsetting. These are large, powerful animals that deserve much more space, proper enrichment, and better conditions. I strongly believe they should be relocated to a proper sanctuary where they can thrive. The baby gators might be okay temporarily, but once they grow, they'll need a better environment too. The exhibit itself could be great if given some attention--cleaner enclosures, updated paint, better lighting, and more naturalistic habitats would go a long way. It's still worth checking out if you're already at South of the Border, but I'd love to see some major improvements before I could recommend it fully. South of the Border Overview: This place has a lot of fun, nostalgic roadside charm, dating back to 1949. But it's clear that the entire compound--from shops to attractions--needs upkeep. With the right care, it could be a truly great destination again.

Sad little place. Small pools in tiny enclosures....the whole place was like a run down dystopia…read more Maybe it was nice in its heyday but it needs some work!

I've visited BrookGreen gardens in the summer which was a beautiful experience, nice escape. For…read moreyears, I've wanted to visit for night of a thousand candles and it was sold out each year. It seems after much frustration, they did something different this year and had openings so I booked over thanksgiving. I planned to leave a bit earlier but we decided to leave closer to 5 and what would normally be a 30-40 min drive was about an hour and a half. The traffic was backed up, which is no surprise but there is likely improvements that can be done here-- like checking tickets at gates rather than another option. We also had a handicap decal but no one directed where it would be, I guess we had to ask or notify sooner. Once we got through the gates, we were moving. Parking was quite a bit away which was challenging for my mom who has some hip issues. We got in, no issue and I was concerned about making it all the way through but there's plenty of time to slow down and enjoy. The had hot chocolate which was the perfect touch of a freeezing night, as well as alcoholic options. The indoor train exhibition is also a must see! Overall, I would highly recommend, it was absolutely beautiful and an experience to ring in the holidays. Get there early to enjoy and make sure to check for tickets and follow for when they go on sale!

I'm finally getting around to reviewing Brookgreen Gardens after visiting for the holiday lights,…read moreand I was completely blown away. The entire experience was so well organized, and everyone working there was incredibly kind and helpful. Walking through the lights was mesmerizing. The level of dedication and hard work that goes into putting something like this together really shows. I also loved that you could grab a glass of wine while walking around, and there was a good food selection with options for everyone. It's such a special experience and truly something people of all ages can enjoy. So grateful we got to experience it--absolutely worth it and something I'll never forget.

I enjoy going here with my family. It is very nice. Employees are polite and helpful. They are also…read morevery knowledgeable of this historic site. The admission prices are reasonable. Parking is also free. Charles town Landing has some great scenery and plenty of ares to walk or ride a bike. My child loves going here to see the animals in the animal forest. A few of the animals they have onsite are a Bear, Elk, buffalo, bald eagle, and a puma. There are some more animals as these are only a few.

Very nice place. The visitor center is very nice, went there first time yesterday, the park…read moreemployee answered all questions, showed us the walking paths on the map. All the employees were polite, professional. The park layout is great, the history side, and the mini zoo, section where you can see a bear, birds, bison, elk, deer, eagle and more critters. The whole walk is around 1.75-2 miles from what I recall, you see the animals and the spot where the first settlers to the area arrived. Their museum is a great wealth of knowledge and displays. Their gift shop is a nice little stop in, with good options. I would definitely recommend Prices for adults $12 SC seniors $7.50 Youth 6-15: $7 6 and under free