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1500 Old Towne RD
Charleston, SC 29407
Phone PHONE 843.852.4200
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The Adventure Ship is closed/away from the park for its annual maintenance from 1/7/21 through approximately 2/7/21.  We apologize for the inconvenience.

Visitor Center/Admission: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily

Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (park grounds open-free admission)

Animal Forest: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily

Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 

Animal Forest restroom remains closed.

The bobcat exhibit is currently closed for renovation work.  We apologize for the inconvenience.

Common House: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily

City of Charleston face mask ordinance in effect as of July 1.

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HOURS

9 a.m.- 5 p.m., daily

OFFICE

9 a.m. -5 p.m., daily

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ADMISSION

$12/adult; $7.50/S.C. Senior; $7/youth age 6-15; Free for children 5 and younger.

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PETS

Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Pets are not permitted in the Animal Forest.

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Unique Features

  • Significant Features: The significant features of the site include river and marsh views, majestic oaks and magnolias and 80 acres of English park gardens.

    Charles Towne Landing is the site of the first permanent European settlement in South Carolina.

  • Wildlife: Wildlife you may see at the park include the threatened wood storks, alligators and various coastal wading birds in the wild.

    In the Animal Forest visitors can see animals that once inhabited the Charleston area such as bison, puma, black bear, otters, various shore birds, wild turkey and more.


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