Center for Birds of Prey Step into a feathery world at this 152-acre "campus" that showcases more than 30 species of hawks, eagles, owls, and other birds of prey from around the world; see display aviaries and demonstrations of birds in flight. 4872 Seewee Rd., Awendaw, SC; +1 843 971 7474. Fee.

Edisto Island Serpentarium See snakes, turtles, alligators, and lizards native to the Southeast; hear presentations about poisonous and non-venomous snakes, and sign up to observe an alligator feeding. 1374 Hwy. 174, Edisto Island, SC; +1 843 869 1171. Fee.

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Observe more than 350 species of animals from around the world, including the rare Bali mynah bird; hand-feed lorikeets; and learn about conservation at this award-winning zoo. Admire 70 acres of botanical gardens, including a dry garden with cacti and rocks and a bog garden that has the insect-digesting pitcher plant. 500 Wildlife Pkwy., Columbia, SC; +1 803 779 8717. Fee.

South Carolina Aquarium Marvel at sharks, moray eels, river otters, and hundreds of other aquatic creatures both local and exotic, then stop in at the aquarium's turtle hospital, which treats injured sea turtles. 100 Aquarium Wharf, Charleston, SC; +1 843 720 1990. Fee.