What to do at the Zoo

• Meet 1,700+ animals along a five-mile walking trail
• Feed a giraffe at eye level
• Take a spin on the endangered species carousel
• Join a Zoofari to see animals like rhinoceroses, ostriches, and exotic antelope up-close from an open-air vehicle
• Dine at unique dining spots like the Farm-to-Table Cafe
• Tackle kids and adults ropes courses
• Discover exotic and native butterflies in the walk-through butterfly garden, opening this May

More to do in Randolph County

• Kick-start your day with a caffeine boost and pastry from The Table.
• Explore zoo-themed public art in Downtown Asheboro.
• Add laser tag, zip line rides, axe throwing, and other attractions at Kersey Valley to your day of adventure.
• Enjoy Southern cuisine at Magnolia 23, voted one of “America‘s 75 Best Fried Chicken Spots” by Daily Meal.
• Cheer on the Asheboro ZooKeepers, a collegiate wooden bat team, at the newly renovated historic McCrary Park.
• Visit Richard Petty Tribute Park in Randleman, home of the “King of NASCAR.”

• Victorian High Tea | Tuesday, March 19 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Flowertown Bed and Breakfast, 710 S. Main St., Summerville | $45 | Enjoy Victorian high tea with an Irish twist in a historic home.
• Mystic Sip & Paint | Tuesday, March 19 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Charleston Hemp Collective, 1989 Maybank Hwy., Unit 103, Charleston | $44 | Unleash your creativity while sipping mocktails.

• Sullivan’s Charcuterie Workshop | Wednesday, March 20 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Estuary, 3538 Meeks Farm Rd., Johns Island | $65 | During this workshop, you’ll learn the skills and techniques for building unique and delicious charcuterie and cheese boards — all supplies will be provided.
• Spring Fling | Wednesday, March 20 | 7-9 p.m. | Ritual Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge, 145 Calhoun St., Unit 301, Charleston | $35 | Kick off spring with The Charleston Diaries for a girl’s night with drinks, vendors, and music.

• Facial Gua Sha Workshop | Thursday, March 21 | 6:30-8 p.m. | The Container ~ a wellness space, 210 Coming St., Charleston | $55 | Grab your stones + learn how to give yourself a natural facelift.

• Lowcountry Street Grocery | Friday, March 22 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Guggenheim Terrace, 200 Seven Farms Dr., Daniel Island | Price of purchase | This is your one-stop shop featuring more than 90 local vendors.
• Verdi’s Requiem | Friday, March 22-Saturday, March 23 | 7:30 p.m. | Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St., Charleston | $25-$119 | Yuriy Bekker leads the orchestra, accompanied by special guest vocalists and 175 singers from three choirs, joining forces to present a thrilling and powerful Requiem unlike any other.*

• No condos or apartment complexes will be built in Mount Pleasant for the rest of the year. Town Council extended its ban until Dec. 31, 2024. The moratorium for construction on multi-family structures has been on hold since 2017. Awendaw also adopted a one-year moratorium that halts the construction of new subdivisions. (The Post and Courier)

• The vacant Burger King on the corner of Ashley River Road and Sam Rittenberg Boulevard could be demolished this year. There are plans to replace it with a First National Bank. The bank has four locations in the Charleston area. (The Post and Courier)

• Charleston County says Maybank Highway and River Road on Johns Island will soon be easier to navigate. The third and final phase of these improvement projects is expected to be completed soon. Leaders will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the road’s official opening next Monday, March 25. (WCSC)

• IOP’s The Windjammer was ranked as one of the 18 best Beach Bars In The South, by Southern Living. The beach-front bar has been bringing live music and good vibes since 1972.

• You’ve probably heard the College of Charleston Cougars are headed to the Big Dance. But did you know four other Palmetto State schools are also continuing post-season play? The University of South Carolina and Clemson’s men’s programs + University of South Carolina and Presbyterian’s women’s programs are competing for a national championship.

• Charleston Southern University will host its fourth presidential inauguration next Monday, March 25. B. Keith Faulkner was appointed the fourth president of CSU in July and will be formally installed through the presidential inauguration.

• Planting flowers native to SC and the Lowcountry can help the overall health of the environment. Native plants are well adapted to our climate and can coexist with local pests and diseases, minimizing the need for pesticides. Check out some of our local blooms.

• Spread the word: Trident United Way is running a short online survey on local issues from now until March 22, and everyone’s input counts in shaping the Tri-County community’s future. Learn more + take the survey.*

• Let the madness begin: Catch all the games at The Kickin’ Chicken and enjoy drink specials all tournament long. See locations + grab a bite.*

• Chef Shin Horiguchi will return to The Charleston Place Thursday, March 21-Saturday, March 30 to host an interactive omakase experience featuring bites from Japan. Whether you opt for the 10 courses or a-la-carte menu, chef Shin will guide you through each culinary delight while you sip sake. Make a reservation.*

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