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Greenville Zoo

Greenville Zoo

The Upcountry

The Upcountry

More than 250 residents, native to habitats all over the world, live in this facility - not including those in the reptile building. Rated one of the best tourist attractions in South Carolina, the Greenville Zoo is an exotic animal kingdom located on a 14-acre facility in downtown Greenville. The Zoo is dedicated to the welfare of the animals in their care and a continued preservation of their natural habitats. They serve as a model for conservation and conduct ongoing research to enhance the world we live in.

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150 Cleveland Park DR,
Greenville, SC 29601 (864) 467-4300

Info & Amenities

Location

East Washington Street, 3 tenths of a mile from Laurens Road, US 276 Visit our website to look for more specific directions.

Admission

Adults $9.00; children ages 3-15 $5.75; Children 2 and under are admitted free. Group Rates are available when one person makes one lump sum payment for 15 or more people that enter the zoo together. Group Rate for Adults: $6.50*; Children (ages 3-15): $4.50* Children 2 and under are Free. (*Individuals that pay separately from the lump sum payment will be charged $9.00* for adults and $5.75* per child.)

Checks Accepted

Yes

Days and Hours of Operation

Mon-Sun 9AM-4:15PM- Zoo closes at 5:00PM

Days and Holidays Closed

Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day

Visa/Master Card

Yes

Motorcoach Parking

Yes

American Express Card

Yes

Discover Card

Yes

Other Credit Cards

Credit card users must show a photo ID