Greenville Zoo Family Fun

Greenville has so many fun things to do along the Reedy river. The Greenville Zoo, one of the top small-size zoos in the country, is a must see and do family attraction. Nested in the Cleveland Park the zoo is a short drive from downtown; it can also be reached by foot following the scenic and very popular river walking trail that starts at the Falls Park off of Main Street.

Start and end your family day fun at the well-equipped playground located right in front of the zoo entrance. It has separate and age appropriate areas for both toddlers and older kids.

Inside it feels more like a park than a traditional zoo. The exhibits are "hidden" behind dense trees and bushes that provide much needed shade during the hot Carolina days. The main attractions are the elephants that like to amuze the crowds showcasing their painting skills, the majestic and always napping lions and the Siamang monkeys whose loud ear piercing territorial singing can be heard throughout the park.

Tips to know before you go:
1. If you are a Riverbanks Zoo member you can use your card to go in for free.

2. Spend the extra $2 on animal food (you can buy it at the entrance). It's plenty (not like the sorry looking grains you get at other places...) and you can use it throughout the zoo. This should keep kids busy.

3. Parents can take a well deserved break at the cute playground inside the zoo. There are rocking chairs with your name on it. You can even admire the giraffes while napping along.

4. If you must buy something to eat get the hot-dog from the snack bar.


Where
150 Cleveland Park Drive,
Greenville, SC 29601
http://www.greenvillezoo.com/ - (864) 467-4300
The zoo is open daily 10 AM - 4:30 PM.
Admission tickets: $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 3 – 15. Under age 3 is free