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South Carolina Aquarium

The SCA was dedicated to their employees just as much as their customers and animals, I never felt like they were setting aside our needs in favor of the guests. They had ample opportunity for gaining additional benefits to help push us to be the best employees while also maintaining a light-hearted and fun work environment that kept everyone smiling. There was also a reasonable amount for moving up in the business, and for experience in different areas.

What is the best part of working at the company?
I loved seeing all the animals daily

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Might as well be a volunteer they pay so little. Stringent work environment. Fake management. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Fake. CEO is a rich pompous a**. Management treats you as expendable. Animals are cool though. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Screaming children and fish. Karen’s galore. Animals are awesome. Poor things getting screamed at all day.

When I'm at the Aquarium, the work days are usually very different because you come in and do not know what to expect. One day your behind the counter, and the next day your putting food in an alligators mouth.  I learn a lot about the animals, their biology, and that is the basis of the job that I do, and that makes the experience far better. I feel the hardest part of the job is just trying to answer some questions you may not know the answer to, but sometimes it is fun to find the answer, and gain knowledge from it.

The work environment here is very biased. They like persons who suck up to the managers personally and will only give those promotions. The Environmental Services team is fulled of older folks that are set in their ways and want you to work twice as hard as them while they sit around and gossip. Not fun when your young and motivated to work with a team.

I'm a volunteer, and I look forward to going in on my shift every time! I  even volunteer for extra shifts! That's how much I love "working" at the Aquarium. I can't say enough good things about the staff and management, they are so wonderful and treat their volunteers with so much respect. I highly recommend this place if you want to volunteer, you won't be disappointed!

My immediate management/supervisors were always helpful, positive, and happy to help in whatever way they could. Promotions aren't big in the aquarium industry but with time and effort they are attainable. 

Having this internship has been an amazing, hands on opportunity! The job listing described the internship perfectly and has provided me with knowledge about sea turtle rehabilitation and husbandry. Also, the individuals that work at the Sea Turtle Care Center are amazing and very passionate about their work.

South Carolina Aquarium is a non-profit organization. It runs on funds, donations, and ticket sales alone. The staff is very admirable and loves their job. They have a deep care for the love of marine life. There are so many great educational opportunities for all ages!

Fun place to work, Pay is minimal , the job culture is very good with a beautiful view. With my job you can pretty much make up your own schedule.  With Guest services you do at times have to work outside in the elements but you get to meet a lot of interesting people.

Working at the aquarium is a great experience and I am very happy to have been able to volunteer there for the past 6 years. They are very focused on safety, and are great about providing all the tools and training to ensure you are always in a fun, safe environment.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Guest service agent 4 salaries reported	$14.00 per hour
Interpreter 2 salaries reported	$15.00 per hour
Host/hostess 3 salaries reported	$15.00 per hour
Customer service representative 1 salary reported	$14.50 per hour
Janitor 2 salaries reported	$14.00 per hour

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