Swamp Garden

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The Audubon Swamp Garden is a stunning natural oasis located at 3550 Magnolia Plantation Road in Charleston, South Carolina. This park is a popular …

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Jul 7, 2024
We've visited the east coast with our family, including an airboat tour of the everglades last Christmas. We saw more gators here than the everglades! Aside from the beaches we visited while in SC, t… Full review by Kailee S
May 5, 2024
The photos I saw online looked pretty interesting so my husband and I thought we’d check this out. I had no idea that there are barely any other people here and how easy it could be to get lost or h… Full review by Jennifer W
Mar 28, 2024
Recently, short boardwalk area through the swamp, but it was definitely a good break from driving and a nice place for a walk. Fun to see all the alligators hiding in the swamp. Full review by advcards

Questions & answers

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Are the gators real??
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Yes, they are! One baby gator was just a few feet from the trail, I stood and stared at it for a long time wondering if it was real. When it blinked I knew it was and moved along.
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Answer by Rainbowdops · Mar 23, 2018
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Hi, carole. What would you like to know about this attraction? Can you walk the boardwalk without paying entry fee to …
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Hi, carole. What would you like to know about this attraction? Can you walk the boardwalk without paying entry fee to Magnolia Plantation?
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No, you have to pay the entry fee for the garden and also pay to add-on a ticket to get into the Swamp Walk. They will give you a code to gain access to the walk.
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Answer by Rainbowdops · Oct 10, 2017
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Are the gators dangerous on the trail?
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When I was there, the sucker got my toe! But it was my fault because I was gnawing on some jerky and a little piece fell onto my foot! Don't make the same mistake that I did!!!
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is this site handicapped accessible for a wheelchair user?
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I think the 'swamp' owner should answer but I will pipe in and say that while most of the paths are raised boardwalk I do recall some stretches of trail that may not have been that …
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I think the 'swamp' owner should answer but I will pipe in and say that while most of the paths are raised boardwalk I do recall some stretches of trail that may not have been that friendly to a wheelchair. However, they were further into the swamp and there were probably some path options to avoid those. Also, there is plenty to see without traveling more than 1/4 to 1/2 a mile (if that).
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Answer by Larry W · Dec 1, 2015
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What are your days and hours of operation?
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Magnolia Plantation is open 7 days a week from 9:00am-5:00pm. Last ticket is sold at 4:00pm each day.
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