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.

The absolute PERFECT place to bring your family and friends! It's such a great adventure to see all…read morethose animals walking around and getting to feed and sometimes pet them. Not a fan of those greedy ostriches but they will have you laughing when they stick their necks in yo get your food! Definitely worth the drive and the scenery is amazing! They have a petting zoo, bird sanctuary and food on site as well as ice cream! Lots of things to do with your family!

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 ;)

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.

Do you or your kids love animals? If so, this is the place for you! They have a little bit of…read moreeverything - an aquarium, a petting area where you can brush goats, train rides, carousel, giraffe feeding, bird feeding, obstacle course, playgrounds, a botanical garden, and plenty of animals to check out. Certain attractions are at an extra cost, and you have to load a card for these or have membership to participate. They have flamingos, birds, snakes, gorillas, sea otters, baboons, zebras, koalas, and more! You can take the skyride up to the botanical garden (strollers are allowed). There is so much to see and do for the whole family!

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.

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

Fantastic place for a family tour! We went for the gardens and nature, but we were really struck by…read morehow impactful the 'Slavery to Freedom tour' was for us! John's storytelling alone was worth the trip. The sordid history of slavery was framed in a context that made it feel personal, digestible, and meaningful to the listener. At least it felt that way to me. Hearing the stories before walking through the cabins, I could just feel the moment in history... rather than reading and digesting paragraphs on paragraphs of historical accounts on the walls while inside such a historical space. The nature tram tour and the animal conservatory ended up being the icing on the cake. It was beautiful to see and be immersed in all of the nature. The only drawback is that the main house tours were booked up and we didn't learn that until we got there. It worked out for us because I would much rather have had the slavery history tour and our time was already limited. All in all, this place is a must see (especially in April, when the azaleas are in bloom)!

Touring the Magnolia Plantation was a highlight of our trip to Charleston. We went with a small…read moretour group (12 people) we signed up at the Charleston visitor center so all three tours and transportation to and from were included in the price. We had the House tour which was very well done, interesting and educational. Throughly enjoyed it. We also did the tram tour through the property which we enjoyed a lot. The path was dry so we did get a dusty ride. In hindsight if the trail could have been lightly watered down to help with the dust this ride would have been much more enjoyable. The best of the three tours was the "Slavery to Freedom" tour. John was incredible telling the story of slavery and more importantly what these people went through. It was so educational hearing the story (instead of dates,) but emotionally moving. It made me realize that the history books used when I was in school were so generic and lacking any kind of detail and real life experiences these people went through. Seeing the slave houses with our hearing John's presentation would not have anywhere near the effect of seeing them after his presentation. John brought the real life detail to us. I told John that he should record his presentation and send a copy to every history school teacher in America. If you only go to one tour at the Magnolia Plantation, definitely go to John's "Slavery to Freedom" presentation.

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

We took advantage of the CoolPASS offered by Experience Columbia, SC getting us access to the South…read moreCarolina State Museum, EdVenture Children's Museum, and the Riverbanks Zoo & Gardens and thoroughly enjoyed the weekend! Great dollar value if you're interested in all locations mentioned. The museum was easy to find and offered plenty of parking in a lot shared with the EdVenture Children's Museum. They had many exhibits that our 7 & 12 year old enjoyed but they thoroughly enjoyed the second floor galleries with the dinosaur exhibit and the habitat exhibits. Staff was very friendly and helpful when fielding our questions. They also enjoyed seeing the the history of SC through the years represented through artifacts and the changes from the colony, war, and industrialization of the city with mills and the railroad. They also have a planetarium and a 4D shows offered throughout the day. Highly recommend adding this to your itinerary if you are in the Columbia area! The selection of exhibits were fun to see and educational.

I am going to be honest, I never would have driven here from Charlotte if they didn't have the…read moreDisney costume exhibit happening. The museum itself was ok, the other exhibits weren't that exciting. The planetarium was cool though, definitely watch a show while you are at the museum. The Disney exhibit was awesome, the costumes are beautiful! And since they do timed admission there aren't a ton of people there at the same time which makes it very enjoyable.

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!!

This tour without a doubt is the best tour in the Myrtle Beach area. Right from the start you are…read moretreated like kings and all the employees were exceptional. I'd like to thank the captain and especially Saint Agnus for giving us a great tour. Also I like to add that I screwed up the date I was supposed to go but they let me come a week later with no charges! Who does that nowadays. Waccamaw does!!

Enjoyed the river trip. Lots to see and was narrated well. The tour guide was very personable. Be…read moresure to taste the Tupelo honey they offer.