Animal Forest
1500 Old Towne Road, Charleston, South Carolina 29407
About the Business
Welcome to Animal Forest at Charles Towne Landing, located at 1500 Old Towne Road in Charleston, South Carolina. This park, tourist attraction, and zoo offers a unique experience for visitors of all ages. The Visitor Center and Gift Shop are open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., while the Animal Forest is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. The Adventure, a 17th-century replica trading vessel, is also open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, except on Tuesdays and Christmas Day. The park grounds are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Admission prices are $12 for adults, $7.50 for South Carolina seniors, $7 for youth aged 6-15, and free for children 5 and younger. Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas as long as they are kept on a leash and waste is disposed of properly. However, pets and service animals are not permitted in the Animal Forest.
Explore the birthplace of South Carolina at Charles Towne Landing, where you can learn about the earliest colonial history of Charleston. Interact with hands-on exhibits, take a self-guided history trail tour, and visit the Animal Forest natural habitat zoo to see otters, bears, bison, and more. Don't miss the Adventure ship, where you can imagine sailing between South Carolina and Barbados in the 17th century.
With 80 acres of gardens, including a live oak alley and the Legare Waring House, Charles Towne Landing is a picturesque setting for weddings and special gatherings. Come and experience the charm of Colonial South Carolina, and don't forget to explore the other parks in the South Carolina State Parks system. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or outdoor recreation, there's something for everyone at Animal Forest and Charles Towne Landing.
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Hours open
Monday:
09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday:
09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday:
09:00 - 17:00
Thursday:
09:00 - 17:00
Friday:
09:00 - 17:00
Saturday:
09:00 - 17:00
Sunday:
09:00 - 17:00
Reviews
"Lots of fun to walk around and see the animals while also learning a bit of history."
"Animals are too far apart so you have to do a ton of walking and aren’t allowed to take drinks inside with you, some exhibits were closed due to COVID but that was understandable. Lots and lots of big writing spiders everywhere."
"Enjoyed spending time with my family here because I don't get a lot of time to spend with my loved ones, but........ I'm sad to say that these poor animals were suffering from malnutrition to say the least. All of the wolves looked as though bugs were eating their poor ears up. One of those babies was missing the tips of it's ears. One of the bears (that was laying against the fence) had a chunk of hair missing from its back left leg. He or she obviously had some sort of infection from the looks of the wounds. The otter & birds water was disgusting. The puma was very skinny & sickly. I do understand that all of these issues happen naturally in nature, but that's just the thing..... These caretakers are to mimic natural habitats while also making sure these sweet babies are well taken care of & whomever is responsible should be down right ashamed. I won't be returning until something changes & those animals get the proper care & love they need & deserve."
"This is a really good place to bring kids of you want to test out going to the zoo. It's smaller and mostly shaded. My kids love going. Plus, you can walk around the rest of the park and take in all the historic site areas too."
"A beautiful place, not too many animals but it fulfills its purpose, showing the history and animals exist there in thr past. Nice to walk it, beautiful trees and it is a good way to bring kids close to nature. Tickets are not that expensive and they totally worth every cent. After that, go to folly beach and you had an amazing day."
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