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Seas the savings with $20 off Aquarium membership

June 3, 2025 • 
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Celebrate Member Month at the South Carolina Aquarium this June.

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If you’ve been thinking about joining or renewing your South Carolina Aquarium membership, now’s the time. All month long, save $20 on any membership level with code SCAMEM25 and enjoy:

Psst… Check the Facebook group for members every Friday in June for chances to win prizes like a Charleston County Parks Gold Pass, RiverDogs tickets, and more.

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