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...

Help Us Name the Colobus Monkey!

The Zoo is having a Name the Baby Monkey Contest. Email your suggestion by Jan. 29 and you could win the contest! More info

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Boo in the Zoo Success

Thousands of children visited the Zoo for the annual Boo in the Zoo special event. View the Boo in the Zoo Photo Gallery

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. More info