Cypress Gardens SC

Cypress Gardens SC

Cypress Gardens SC, a 175-acre swamp garden, is located about 30 minutes from downtown Charleston in Moncks Corner. The gardens were originally a freshwater reserve for the nearby rice plantation, Dean Hall. Visitors can enjoy the Butterfly House and observe the different stages of a butterfly's life cycle, or visit the Swamparium, where large tanks feature fish, amphibians and reptiles native to the South Carolina Lowcountry. Visitors can also rent a swamp boat to paddle along a marked trail, possibly spotting alligators, birds and turtles, or take a stroll along the 3.5 miles of walking trails that loop through the swamp and gardens. These amazing gardens were used in several movies, including scenes from The Notebook, Cold Mountain and The Patriot. 


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Cypress Gardens SC Address and Map

Cypress Gardens SC
3030 Cypress Gardens Rd
Moncks Corner SC 29461
(843) 553-0515
Cypress Gardens Website

Cypress Gardens SC Hours and Admission

Hours:
Open Daily 9 am - 5 pm
Closed Thanksgiving Day,
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
and New Years Day

Admission:
Gen. Admission (18+) $10
Seniors (65+) $6.50

Please be advised that pets are no longer allowed from March - October.

What's Blooming and Flying in June?

Average temperatures range from 60 to 90 degrees F.

  • June brings the earth-shaking bellows of the territorial, breeding alligator and the vocals of Narrowmouth Toads.
  • Few spring wildflowers remain in bloom, but in their wake come the blossoms of the:Fragrant Water Lily (Nymphaea odorata)Beauty-berry (Callicarpa americana)Blazing Stars (Liatris)Crested Fringed-orchid (Habenaria cristata)Ironweed (Vernonia acaulis)Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos)Button-bush (Cephalanthus occidentalis)Yellow-eyed Grass (Xyris)
  • With the increasing heat, birdsong rather steadily decreases while insect song, like the buzzing of cicada, increases.
  • Hairstreaks, especially the Gray and the Red-banded, become more prevalent among the butterflies.


Events at Cypress Gardens SC

What: Creating a Butterfly Garden
When: Aug. 2, 2024
Time: 11 am - 12 pm
Where: Heritage Room
Admission: Free with Park Admission

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