Support the South Carolina Aquarium by adopting an animal

Choose an animal and the level of adoption you’d like to support the South Carolina Aquarium and the animal lover in your life.

Five plush animal toys—a green alligator, a sea turtle, a gray dolphin, a brown otter, and a bald eagle—are arranged together on a table with an aquarium backdrop of rocks and fish.

No matter which animal you choose, it’s guaranteed to be soft and cuddly.

Photo provided by the South Carolina Aquarium

The holidays are right around the corner, and we’ve got an idea that’s both a thoughtful gift and a way to do some good. Enter: symbolic adoption.

By symbolically adopting a bald eagle, otter, sea turtle, alligator, or shark, you help the South Carolina Aquarium continue to provide care, food, vitamins, and enrichment to thousands of animals. Keep reading to see the different adoption options and what’s included.

Digital Adoption Package | $35
You’ll choose your animal and receive an electronic personalized adoption certificate and animal fact sheet about your adopted friend.

Mailed Adoption Package | $50
After you choose an adopted friend, you’ll be mailed a personalized adoption certificate, an animal fact sheet about your adopted friend, and an adoption decal.

Adoption With Plush | $100
This one’s extra cuddly: you’ll receive a personalized adoption certificate, animal fact sheet, adoption decal, and animal plush by mail.

Adoption With Plush And Animal Art | $250
Go all out — this level includes a personalized certificate, animal fact sheet, adoption decal, animal plush, and a one-of-a-kind animal art piece painted by an aquarium animal. How sweet is that?

If you’re not an aquarium member, what are you waiting for? Not only will you have admission for a year, you’ll also receive exclusive benefits, discounts, and invitations to programs and events.

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