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Greenville Zoo

Greenville Zoo is a zoo in Greenville, Greenville County, in South Carolina's Upstate. Adult admission is $15. Hours: Spring/Summer (March 7 to November 2): 9 am to 5 pm daily, last admission 4 pm; Fall/Winter (November 3 to March 6): 10 am to 5 pm daily, last admission 4 pm; Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year's Day. Facts read from the official site on October 25, 2026.

  • HoursSee hoursofficial hours below
  • Admission$15 adults
  • WhereGreenvilleGreenville County, Upstate
  • DogsNot allowed
Good to know (read October 25, 2026): Temporary early closing Oct 21-30, 2026 (last admission 1 pm) for Boo in the Zoo; Boo in the Zoo is separately ticketed.

About Greenville Zoo

The Greenville Zoo is a 14-acre city-run zoo in Cleveland Park near downtown Greenville. It houses animals from around the world, including giraffes, lions, monkeys and Amur leopards.

  • 14-acre zoo in Cleveland Park
  • Giraffe encounters Friday-Sunday 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in season (last weekend Oct 30-Nov 1, 2026)
  • Amur leopard cubs born to mother Irina
  • Live Giraffe Cam
  • Prisma Health Boo in the Zoo Halloween event (40th year)

Plan It In Three Lines

  1. Getting In

    Admission: $15 adults. Parking: Free, on-site parking in Cleveland Park including handicap accessible spots..

    See hours

  2. Bring The Dog?

    Pets and emotional support animals are not allowed. Trained service dogs with their owners are

    Full rule below

  3. Make It A Day

    Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail is about 1 miles away (straight line).

    6 places within 30 miles

Greenville Zoo Hours

  • Spring/Summer (March 7 to November 2): 9 am to 5 pm daily, last admission 4 pm
  • Fall/Winter (November 3 to March 6): 10 am to 5 pm daily, last admission 4 pm
  • Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year's Day
  • Annual maintenance closure February 2 – February 13
  • Closing early Oct 21-30 (2026) for Boo in the Zoo: last admission 1 pm, gates close 2 pm

Hours source: official site, read October 25, 2026.

Admission And Parking

Admission, Side By Side
  • Adults$15.00
  • Children (ages 3 to 12)$12.00
  • Seniors (65+ with ID)$12.00
  • SC EBT: up to six tickets for$5.00
  • Children 2 and underFree

The first price on each official line (where online and gate prices differ, the line below says which). Read October 25, 2026.

  • Adults $15.00
  • Children (ages 3 to 12) $12.00
  • Children 2 and under Free
  • Seniors (65+ with ID) $12.00
  • Active or retired military and spouse (military ID) $14.00; their children $11.00
  • SC EBT: up to six tickets for $5 each at the ticket booth

Parking: Free, on-site parking in Cleveland Park including handicap accessible spots.

Directions And Contact

Dogs And Accessibility

  • Dogs: Pets and emotional support animals are not allowed. Trained service dogs with their owners are welcome.
  • Accessibility: Rentals at the ticket booth, first come first served: single stroller $7, double stroller $9, wheelchair $8, ECV scooter $20.

Near Greenville Zoo

Around Greenville Zoo within 30 miles
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  1. 1Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit TrailPaved Greenwayunder 1 mi
  2. 2Falls Park on the ReedyCity Parkunder 1 mi
  3. 3The Children's Museum of the Upstate (Greenville)Children'S Museumunder 1 mi
  4. 4Greenville County Museum of ArtArt Museumunder 1 mi
  5. 5Upcountry History MuseumHistory Museumabout 1 mi
  6. 6Paris Mountain State ParkState Parkabout 7 mi

Straight-line distances between map points, not driving miles. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable.

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FAQ

How much does Greenville Zoo cost?

$15 adults. Adults $15.00; Children (ages 3 to 12) $12.00; Children 2 and under Free

What are the hours at Greenville Zoo?

Spring/Summer (March 7 to November 2): 9 am to 5 pm daily, last admission 4 pm; Fall/Winter (November 3 to March 6): 10 am to 5 pm daily, last admission 4 pm.

Can I bring a dog to Greenville Zoo?

Pets and emotional support animals are not allowed. Trained service dogs with their owners are welcome.

What We Could Not Verify

  • 14-acre size from the City of Greenville Falls Park page
  • Hours and prices change; check the official site the day you go.

Sources

  1. Greenville Zoo: hours (read 2026-10-25)
  2. Greenville Zoo: admission (read 2026-10-25)
  3. Greenville Zoo: official site (read 2026-10-25)
  4. OpenStreetMap (map point)

Last checked October 25, 2026 by the It’s South Carolina editor. Spot something out of date? Tell us.

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