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Front Desk / Check-In / GPS:
115 Planted Row
Johns Island, SC 29455
32°35'27.59"N / 80°08'43.56"W
Administrative Office:
2 Beachwalker Drive
Kiawah Island, SC 29455
800-554-8222
843-768-2300
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Seabrook Island Nature and Wildlife
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| DON'T FORGET - Sea Turtles lay their eggs on the beach from May - October. Please keep lights out on the beach! |
 South Carolina's coastal environment is a treasure trove of wildlife. You can easily spot the many creatures that call the Lowcountry's waterways, shores, maritime forests and lofty skies home. Habitats include ocean, sandy beaches, bays, estuaries, sounds, salt marshes, tidal flats, riverbeds, creek beds, sand dunes and maritime forests. A visit to the Aquarium of South Carolina is a good place to begin your families' area education. The Aquarium is focused on the State of South Carolina's habitats from the mountains to the sea.
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A simple shelling stroll along the beach will treat you to a variety of land and sky wildlife. There are over 30 varieties of shells found right on Charleston's beaches. Challenge your girls to find an 'Angel Wing' or 'Kitten's Paw' and your boys to discover a 'Mud Snail' or 'Worm Shell'. All children squeal with delight upon discovery of a Starfish, Sand Dollar or Crab. And Crustaceans? You can find over 12 varieties of Crabs on the beach. Most fun is chasing 'Ghost Crabs' with flashlights during a night beach walk. Also, don't miss trying the tasty Blue Crab at nearby eateries. |
 Avian enthusiasts will not be disappointed. Birds such as Black Skimmers, Brown Pelican, Cormorants, Gulls, Mallard Duck, Osprey, Oystercatcher, Ruddy Turnstone, Sanderling, Terns and Willet are likely to enhance your stay. Most majestic of all is the treat of seeing the Blue Heron or Snowy White Egret in their natural environs. Try a Water Tour or an Eco-Tour this vacation and experience the variety of feathered friends you will see on an uninhabited island. A flock of Brown Pelican may accompany you along the way. Feeding only on marine fish they are never far from the ocean.
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A kayak, canoe or boat tour experience will get you up close and personal with oyster beds, dolphin sightings, and much more. Learn to throw a castnet and collect your own 'bait' for fishing. Nearshore or offshore fishing trips reap rewards of one of the many area species of fish. Over 20 species. The elusive Red Drum is a famous 'good fight' of a catch for Lowcountry anglers. Experienced area Fisherman are happy to share their skills and knowledge with you. Did you know you can also fish from a Sailboat calm water cruise? |
 The Carolina coastline is beautiful, serene and peaceful. Each component of this fragile environment is intertwined, creating numerous wildlife habitats that are both separate and integrated. It is a place of beauty to be cared for and enjoyed by humans so that the abundant species can thrive for generations to come. Familiarize yourself, via the below Photo Gallery, with some the creatures indigenous to the Lowcountry and sea islands and see how many you can spot during your vacation.
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For more information on Seabrook Island's habitats & Wildlife - please click on the below logo to view videos, learn about getting involved and donations. |
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