Welcome to the Greenville Zoo
Enjoy wildlife from around the world,
including giraffes, orangutans, giant tortoises, lions and of course, everyone's favorites,
Joy and Ladybird, the elephants. Visit the popular Reptile Building, which houses lizards,
frogs, turtles and snakes. This 10-acre facility is packed with family fun!
Rated one of the best tourist attractions in South Carolina, the Greenville Zoo is the most
visited "family facility" in the Upstate. Located in Cleveland Park, you also can enjoy the
children's playground, picnic areas, walking paths and plenty of open green space.
Zoo Hours
The Zoo is open seven days a week, except on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's
Day. Hours of admission are from 10 am to 4:30 pm. Gates close at 5 pm.
Inside the Zoo...
Giraffes Settling In
Visit the African Overlook to see Walter and Autumn, the newest residents of the Greenville Zoo.
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Born January 23, 2006, Baby Bob is an active and inquisitive toddler. He has learned to climb and sometimes wanders several feet away from Chelsea to see what mischief he can get in to.
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Children ages 3 – 14 have all kinds of fun learning about animals and the wild places they live. Reservations required.
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Buy A Brick
Share a memory and have a name inscribed on a brick to be placed at the lion viewing shelter in the African Overlook.
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