***You must order tickets online, do not think you can get in by showing up to buy tickets, order a day in advance***. The entire zoo takes about 40 minutes to walk through and viewing is even more limited because of construction. The available exhibits are pretty good but not huge like the asheboro zoo. The price is about half of what you would pay at the larger zoo for about 1/3 of the exhibits. Definitely patronize and donate to support conservation but in terms of entertainment asheboro is a better value.

Reasonably priced, very clean, great staff, and a decent variety of animals. Although I truly wish the enclosures were bigger. Ive seen zoos with bigger enclosures

This is a nice zoo. They have an interesting program where people can pay a quarter to put a token into one of four or five boxes labeled with an endangered animal (I cant remember how many boxes,) and I believe how it works is that for every token in each box, they donate a quarter to help support the protection of said endangered animals, (check my facts if I am wrong.) They take a good amount of care of the animals, and the place has many kid-friendly activities, including three different playgrounds (two of which are covered) for your children, also having multiple time dependent activities like classes on zoology and biology. The reptile/invertebrate house is amazing. Overall, 10/10

So today I went to the zoo here in Greenville.I have always loved this zoo and today was no exception.Disclaimer: the Lions are off exhibit though I will not tell you why, and they are building new enclosures for the lemurs so you wont get to see them.One of the saddest things is the lone red panda (the other either wasnt out or has passed on) give them some love. I also loved the monument to Joy the elephant one of the greatest things about the zoo...Also I am sorry to the little girl who got a first hand experience on how Vulture babies are made

For a near zoo this is a good experience , the restrooms are clean and the walk through is self explanatory . My fiance and I walked through this zoo without a map and had no issues what so ever .

Although small, but a quaint zoo in the middle of Greenville. Despite running into a problem involving purchasing tickets for the wrong day/week, which was only because of website issues, they went the extra mile to allow us to take vacant membership reservations for that day, and only 15 min after the time we initially wanted. Unfortunately I do not recall the 2 individuals that helped me and my girlfriend, but I thank them greatly nonetheless. All the animal exhibits are adorable and interesting, and the price for tickets, even for adults, are very affordable and worth the value. I highly recommend this zoo for the amazing service and the attractive, yet small facility.

Nice small zoo. If your in town and wanna see it its worth the nominal charge. They dont mention in their website, but because if construction some of the animals are not able to be seen. They should really post placards before you walk down to see the alligators that are not there till spring. And some others. They also dont mention (or I didnt see) you are required to purchase your tickets online before you get to the ticket window - show them the barcode and you get in. They will not sell you tickets at the gate (probably covid related).

Its a small zoo but definitely worth the visit. Lovely park grounds surrounding and a great covered picnic area. Our highlight was the giraffe family (dad, mom, son) but dad was the ham of the group totally into the people visiting them! All the exhibits were in top shape, the animals were extremely healthy looking and the staff did a wonderful job gearing up the zoo with Halloween decor for the kids. We will visit again in the future!

Nice activity to do especially with kids. The animals were cute and well taken care of.

Even though a few exhibits were closed it is still one of the best zoos Ive been to. You are able to be up close to the most exotic and exciting animals. By far one of my favorites.

Wish more of the animal exhibts were available. About 5 were unavailable. Its a small zoo so it matters. Not a bad trip but not amazing. Somewhere in the middle

Little zoo, a good way to spend one to two hours. Will be better when the orangutans and the monkeys can be seen in their new place.

We attended Bo at the Zoo. It was very clean and organized. They only took reservations for the times available. Number of guests were limited and face masks required. Local businesses were giving out candy at many locations, while you walked the trail. It was a good experience. One suggestion, have more costumed people on the trail.

Small, but very pretty and well maintained zoo. lots of current construction happening in adding exhibits. design of some exhibits seems to allow much better, and closer, viewing of some animals, such as the giraffes and lions, than some other zoos.

Great place to spend the days and burn some calories. Fun for all ages.

Boo in the Zoo was fun especially at night. Great for picture taking. Lots of trick or treat station, great staff and given that the event is timed, they were able to properly control the crowd to be able to social distance. Great job, Greenville Zoo.

Went to boo at the zoo tonight and had a blast. I know that its geared towards little kids and the employees and volunteers realize this, but I feel as is their patience and cheerful attitude went above and beyond my expectations. Will certainly make this my new halloween tradition!

We went for the first time during Boo in the Zoo. The staff was incredibly kind and efficient. They have everything soreaf out nicely. However, I do feel there should have been more trick-or- treat tables for the kiddos. The zoo itself is very small, but there are some great animals here. There is a lot of construction going on right now though. However, considering the times of Covid-19, I would still stay this is a great option to maintain social distancing. Kids can stay involved with learning while seeing animals. It is a good option to get out of the house. Masks are required for kids over 2.

Web site has you select a time of visit. We selected 1pm. First off, hand sanitizer stations are empty, so bring your own. Secondly, we were notified at 230 that the zoo was closing for an event. The website didnt indicate they were closing, nor did the staff tell us when we entered. A real bummer for this Grandma trying to entertain out of state guests on a beautiful day.

The family was very excited to visit the Greenville Zoo during our vacation in SC. In fact, the most facinating animals at Greenville Zoo were the flamingos and giraffe. The most disappointing part of our visit was many attractions were closed, such as: Reptile House, Amphibians House, no elephants, No Bears, No tigers, etc.

Terrific value! A small zoo, but an awesome family outing. Can be seen entirely in under 3 hours

Nice & cozy, but short... currently going through some renovations, but if youre in the nearby area & want to take your kids perfect destination without having to tire your kids out too much like some other zoo that offers long walks

Beautiful zoo. You have to order your tickets online. They are limiting the amount of people and anyone over 2 has to wear a face mask. It was nice not being crowded. The zoo was decorated for Boo in the Zoo. Also, its cheaper to get a year family membership for $70.00 if you plan on going often.

Its a small zoo but it worthy, each cage have an animal (we didnt see more than 1 or 2 empty cage almost all the cage having animals), and you can see very near the animals... it was a wonderful and amazing experience...

Really great zoo for the price. Set up well for social distancing.

They have a decent selection of animals despite being a small zoo. However, the enclosures are pitiful. Made me feel bad for the animals. Small and unattractive. The rest of the zoo is mediocre at best. But I give 3 stars because they have red pandas, jaguars, and some monkeys that were pretty cool.

Beautiful day today and fun activity to do with the kids. I would recommend it and we will be going again soon

Boo in the zoo was really nice. I liked the organization of event during COVID. Making the reservations was easy and there was no waiting. I would recommend reservations every year.

LOVE this zoo. Its a little small (1 mile trail) but thats great for toddlers. They have giraffes, lions, leopards, orangutans and fun other monkeys. Pretty clean.

I along with any other reptile keeper can agree on the fact that co-habbing snakes is a big no-no, no matter the species. I wish the zoo would recognize that. Cool little place regardless.

They have a great park near the zoo & their events are awesome. It’s not the largest zoo & their animals are limited. I bought their membership and it’s well worth it. My family loves it. I love the red panda. So cute.

Clean and neat. Pretty good for a small zoo. It was late afternoon so a lot of the animals were not out and about.

Just moved to South Carolina 1 week ago today. Went to the zoo with my family. My granddaughter will be 2 in a. Couple of weeks. She loved it. Just the right size for a family get together. Tgank you Greenville Zoo.

Friendly staff. Animals were easily seen. Decent admission prices and free trolly around city afterwards..

The zoo itself is only 1 mile. Alot of the animal exhibits were not open However it is a great place to spend with your family. As far as social distancing we did not have any issues. I think due to the zoo having guest to book reservations when purchasing tickets. This would be a great mini field trip for virtual elementary kids!!

Absolutely perfect zoo in downtown Greenville. Really nice place to spend time with some amazing animals and educating yourself and your family. Just to see the animals I would suggest at least an hour and a half. Some animals are put away before closing time so middle of day visit would be best, but we enjoyed the quiet at the end of the day. Excited to have finally visited and will be back.

We received a membership to the zoo for Christmas, and I have been thoroughly impressed! My toddlers have a great time, and there are little perches at almost every exhibit where they can climb up and see the animals, which means I don’t have to hoist them up over and over and over again. Lugging my two around in a double stroller, up those hills, is a sufficient work out!

Such a beautiful zoo! Its the perfect size with a mix of big animals (giraffes!) And smaller ones. They do a wonderful job of mixing education and conservation. I can imagine that many locals come here often with the kiddos! Family friendly with a good mission. Prices are very reasonable ($10 for adults) and parking is free. Its also next to the Swamp Rabbit trail and a large playground. Would visit again!

My son had a good time! Has played areas that are great! Food was okay

Tried to visit the Zoo on Sunday at 4 pm, which was the only time I could make it, due to work schedule. My friend & his 8 year old son was visiting from West Virginia & have never been to a zoo. I have visited the Greenville Zoo 6 times in the past 4 years & have always purchased my ticket at the main gate. We drove from Fountain Inn to Greenville & upon arrival at themain gate the young lady informed us that tickets had to be reserved online & the latest time to reserve a ticket was 3:30! I ask her if there was anyway we could purchase tickets since we were already there & was told no, needless to say it was devastating news for the 8 year old who had been excited all week & especially expecting to have his dream fulfilled that afternoon, instead we were turned away & broken hearted.

My kids love going to the zoo. I didn’t realize before going this last time that you need reservations, so we ended up having to wait awhile to get in. I’ll know for next time though. Staff was friendly and precautions against covid were taken.

Cute zoo, definitely worth the day trip up here. Will be back again

Had a good time. Our son loves animals. We live in Myrtle Beach and were visiting my sister, her husband, and my nephew. Love the area but we are beach bums forever! But it is always nice to get away to the Greenville area

We came from Florida to visit the Greenville Zoo for the first time since the last time we came back in 2013. A lot has changed, many of the exhibits were closed off. I’m not sure weather they were closed for good or maybe construction or just off limits due to the pandemic.I do think that the zoo should update their website and be upfront about which exhibits are available to the public for visitation. Google says that it’s about an hour and a half walk around the park, but because of the limited exhibits the walk around the zoo was maybe about 30 minutes for my family along with stopping and taking pictures along the way. They had a mini children’s play park, along with a picnic area for family’s to take a break to eat or just relax. The ticket prices are also pretty reasonable, but you must purchase tickets online. At the entrance of the park after the ticket booth, social distancing markers were provided on the pathways to remind the public which I thought was very good. Overall it was a pretty fun experience and they did well even with the pandemic going on. Still enjoyed! Would definitely visit again once all of the exhibits are open and even more animals are available for visitors!

Overall, the zoo was enjoyable. I was a little perturbed with everything that was closed, although I understand why. More concerning was that things seemed to be a mess. There was garbage on the ground and numerous areas that looked like they just needed some attention.The staff was very nice, which was good. There was very little in the way of education due to the pandemic. I hope to enjoy it more when we return after things are back to normal

It was amazing, great experience for young children and families, very affordable. Unfortunately they had few exhibits closed but maybe it has to do a lot with the lack of visitors since the pandemic. Help your local zoo, they need our support.

My daughter enjoyed the animal selection she could name alot of them

Came to Greenville Zoo from Columbia (we usually go to riverbanks zoo but wanted to venture out) the prices for the tickets were great, but the zoo itself is not very big at all, took us maybe an hour to get through the whole thing. We didn’t get to see the orangutan, or the alligator but we did see the baby leopards and baby giraffe. There was so much construction going on that it was pretty distracting and it seemed like a lot of enclosures were closed all together. They also didn’t have any sort of aquarium and a lot of the enclosures looked like they needed some major TLC!! I am glad we went and had some family time but will probably not be returning.

We enjoyed Boo at the Zoo. They were doing a good job with Covid safety. They have a nice collection of animals for a zoo this size.

Great as usual. but I feel they need to be open as much as possible to put the money back into exhibits and zoo

Not a big zoo, easily walkable. This is the third zoo weve been to with our kids, but this is the first one shes been able to walk the entire way through. Animals are limited, no elephants or polar bears or large sea animals. Good way to spend an hour or two.

Decent zoo. Saw a lot of animals. Wanted to see the gators, which they had a sign to where they were but saw nothing but giant alligator snapping turtles. Also would have liked to see some chimps. Decent overall.

It’s not a big zoo but it’s the perfect size for little kiddos because they get bored so easily. I loved seeing all the animals and my daughter really enjoyed the giraffes and the monkeys . Definitely would go back. Plus they have a huge park right on the outside of the zoo and we spent about an hour playing there as well

Did boo in the zoo. Very fun for little ones. But very short.

My kids really enjoyed their visit to the zoo today! Awesome time. Thanks!

This was our first time visiting the Greenville zoo. We did purchase the membership so we could go to the zoo unlimited for the next year. This also gives excellent discounts and other zoos. The zoo is very clean and easy to navigate. All the animals appear to be very well taken care of. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The staff would take time to interact with the guests and answer any questions that they may have. The zoo had some very nice play areas for the children. The zoo is very affordably priced. We will definitely be returning.

This is a great little zoo! You’d be surprised by the selection of animals. Younger kids do really well here, because the zoo isn’t so enormous that they don’t last the entire time. The Cleveland Park is just outside the zoo as well offering a wonderful playground. Get your kids outside and enjoy this gem in Greenville! Also, this zoo is very wheelchair friendly. We went with a family with two children who are wheelchair-bound. They had a great experience as well! Super important!

4 stars bc I was unhappy with the animals not having water and it was very hot. People notice these things. I felt like I could not enjoy it simply because Id be getting enjoyment out of watching torture.

Kids had a blast! Not too big or too small. Great variety of animals. Nice play area out front of zoo.

Lots of animals seem very well treated. Some animals were not currently there due to the construction. Staff was also really nice and the grounds/restroom were clean. There are very nice places under shade, there you can rest. Very nice preK playground.It was not very big, which I think is the best. Ticket prices are very very reasonable. Highly suggested.

This is a small zoo but had a good variety of animals. You were able to see a lot of the animals in their enclosures.

My Greenville zoo review is a fantastic one!! The male giraffe is truly beautiful and majestic. The Greenville zoo is home to plenty of rare animals that you will want to observe for hours. My personal favorites were the monkeys, giraffe, and ant eater! The price is extremely reasonable at obly 20 dollars for two people. Great way to enjoy the outdoors, learn about the animals, and support the zoo. Enjoy the Greenville Zoo pictures I took!!

Cutest small zoo around! This place is so great, especially for small kids. You can cover the whole place pretty thoroughly in 2 hours or spend more time at some exhibits if desired. The new babies were so cute today: giraffe and orangutan. I wish there was some staff around to answer questions but understand that such a small zoo may not have that in the budget.

It was real nice. Had fun with my grand babies, daughter and son in law

I know Greenville is not that big of a city and I didnt expect something on the scale of say... Columbia or Atlanta Zoo but Greenville Zoo should be called an Animal Park or something. Its tiny and theres not much to see. It didnt even take an hour to walk through it to every single exhibit. It was well kept/very clean though, and the giraffes were cool to see so close up

One of the most well maintained zoos, Ive ever visited.The employees are hard working and very cooperative.The zoo is a really nice option for a family outing, children enjoy a lot here.They get to see so many species, all in one place.We always enjoy while we visit the Greenville Zoo.

This place is awesome. I love to take my family here.

A great place for kids and adults to learn and get energy out. Its approximately 1 mile around. With different animals to amaze and amuse most people. They have learning and activities available if you sign up in advance. Its reasonable for approximately 9.50 for adults 15 and under are less than $7. With an interesting souvenir shop and a petting farm animal part at the end.

We just left and honestly its not even worth it. They had around 5 animals out, Mostly birds. Everything is always put up or under construction. They should let people know whats out and what isnt since they are paying to see actual animals.

Its a small zoo and undergoing rennovations but it has pleasantly shaded paths between the exhibits and is very friendly.

Smaller than expected but we enjoyed ourselves

My daughter and husband loved it, very unique animals and an even more unique perspective on recent wildlife.

Perfect visit with small children and not long attention span

Super cute and the staff and keepers are just so amazing and sweet. We enjoyed our little visit... just what we needed.

Great precautions made throughout the park for COVID. The zoo really thought about their visitors and staff. I was really pleased with our trip and was surprised on how easy it was to socially distance and enjoy the zoo. Hands down great job zoo staff.

We had a lot of fun at Boo in the zoo

I mean, they did what they could because of covid but my 7 year old daughter enjoyed every second of it. So that was nice.. We couldnt see the reptiles building because again SD (social distancing) but it was a good outing. Also a good bit of the animals were away off site for some reason . Overall, it was ok.

Cute and small zoo ..Well taken care of ..

A fun place to walk through with children. We thought its a bit pricey for whats on display. The animals looked well cared for. It took us an hour tops at a leisurely pace.

Dont let the quaintness of this little Zoo fool you! There are lions that await.... This is the perfect zoo for little ones 8 & under. There are many attempts to break new ground within the zoo. It seems the funding of the town zoo just is not allowing for more growth. Incorporating the zoo into the local amenities seems to be a great idea! I believe what the locals say of it would be great to bring more to the area to encourage education while engulfing children within different cultures adding animals to the mix.Best thing to do is buy a ticket & see for yourselves - its a self guided tour. Id call it more of a scavenger hunt. Go have fun in the sun. Let the kiddos roam. No need to worry. There is a great kid park to play of afterwards.

A very nice small zoo that will occupy a few hours of your day. it will be exciting to see what it looks like when the renovations are complete.

A compact zoo with a large playground just outside. We have a NC Zoo membership and were able to get in without paying for tickets because of the zoo program.

I think the animals should have more space to roam. They all looked so bored/depressed

Half of the zoo is closed and they charged me for my two year old without asking about his age. When I spoke to a manager they said it was my responsibility to make sure the ticket booth is charging correctly. We will not be back. It’s definitely worth the trip to Columbia zoo!

I enjoyed the Greenville Zoo. First of all, parking was easy and free and admissions offered a military discount which was nice. The staff was super friendly and helpful and would even stop to explain things if they overheard you pondering or looking at something. The animals were great and looked healthy. It is a small zoo and some of the enclosures seemed undersized and a bit drab. I know funding can be limited and I’m sure the keepers love their animals and do the best with what they have. I saw several enrichment items in various pens, which is good. I hope the locals support the zoo and attend the events so they can upgrade the habitats.

Very nice affordable zoo. Pleasant experience.

Great zoo! Lots of animals to see, including a baby giraffe! Went with my Nieces and Nephew and they absolutely loved it!! The zoo is well-maintained and not too long of a walk. About a mile of walking altogether, or shorter if you decide to skip some of the exhibits. Ive been here several times already and will definitely be visiting again.

Glad back open after covid.. no aza reciprocal yet. Still worth it. Hood combo swamp rabbit and zoo..

Clean, animals are always fun. Not too big, good place for a stroll and picnic lunch.

Great LITTLE zoo at a great price. You can spend 45 minutes to 2 or more hours and really enjoy it. Check out the leopard pic I posted. Too funny.

Great atmosphere. Felt like your own exotic backyard with perfectly situated alcoves of animals. Fun play areas for kids. The goats in the petting farm were adorable. We loved seeing the baby giraffes and the baby orangutan.

A small, but nice zoo to visit. Clean atmosphere and friendly staff.

Wonderful zoo! A nice way to spend an hour or so.

A great zoo experience! The animals, especially the monkeys and red pandas, were the most active Ive ever seen at a zoo. Really cool! Its a fairly small zoo but all of the animals looked well cared for and had spacious enclosures.

Love the zoo. It is small but fun for a few hours.

Had a great time but all animals were sleeping. The staff needs to interact with the animals. Maybe some exercise.

Very clean, nicely maintained zoo. Also, very accessible for children. The park next to the zoo is also very nice. Due to the zoo small size, the closed exhibits are more noticeable. All in all, with the visit.

Really cool place for a very reasonable price. Not as big as something like the Atlanta Zoo, but price is more reasonable and overall you can get closer to most of the animals in the exhibits. Less crowded too!

Our Cub Scout troop spent the night here. Jenny was our guide and her husband Greg was our zookeeper for the evening, and they really outdid themselves. Our pack had the best time. The zoo is well kept and the animal variety is great for a small city zoo. The staff really make the place 5 stars.

A lot of fun for all ages.Small zoo with fun activities on the side for the little ones to do as well.