Swamparium — Attraction in Goose Creek

This little rectangular shaped 'swamparium' is included in the gardens entry fee. It's a cool spot to escape the heat and humidity in the warm months and a warm spot to escape the chill in the cool months. The entrance doors aren't automated and are heavy so people with mobility aids by themselves might struggle to enter. There are no step ups but there is a slight threshold. Each exhibit has a small informational placard with small sized font. It would be nice if there was a bench or chairs to sit and watch the large tanks but there is plenty of standing room. The adirondack chairs out front are a nice place to sit and...

Every fish in the tank had fin rot and signs of being sick. What struck me the hardest was the giant cat fish swimming in circles aimlessly in the empty tank. the tank had no gravel, no plants, nothing. just water and a huge fish shoved in there. i really hope these tanks are for feeding or quarantine or something otherwise this is just completely unethical and the sort of inhumane captivity that needs to...

The swamparium made me cry. The animals are neglected. Small tanks can’t tell if animals are dead or alive. Just leave the animals alone in nature if you’re not going to properly care for them. Butterflies were dying because the butterfly house was so...