Zoobilee Events

Join us for a summer filled with festivities every Thursday from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and special 50th celebration events! All funds raised at the Summer Zoobilee will go toward funding the zoo’s animal medical clinic.

• July 26 to August 1 - Siamang Week
  • Activities throughout the week will be held at the Siamang Exhibit.
    Monday, July 26: Keeper Talk, 11 am
    Tuesday, July 27: Keeper Talk, 11 am
    Wednesday, July 28: Keeper Talk, 11 am
    Thursday, July 29: Our Siamang, Oscar is 19 years old! 11 am, Keeper Talk; followed by cupcakes for Oscar at Noon!
    Friday, July 30: Conservation of Siamangs discussion, 11 am.
    Saturday, July 31: Keeper Talk, 11 am.
    Sunday, August 1: Keeper Talk, 11 am.
    
• August 2 - 8 - Primates Week
• August 9 - 14 - It's a giraffe’s birthday! Party in our "neck" of the woods!

Annual Events

Sippin' Safari
September 10, 2010

This annual fund raiser, brought to you by BI-LO Charities, occurs annually in September. Enjoy beer, wine, hors d'oeuvres and a Silent Auction. All proceeds benefit the zoo education programs.
View Video of 2009 Sippin' Safari

Boo in the Zoo
Members Only:
Oct. 15 and 22, 2010
Public: Oct. 16-17 and 23-24, 2010

Join us for a safe, non-scary event for kids 12 & under. Adults can come in costume too! The 2009 event was Oct. 17-20.
View the Boo in the Zoo Photo Gallery

Zoo Enrichment Day -
Annually in April

The Greenville Zoo will challenge the intelligence of its animals and entice them with a fun, interactive environment during the zoo’s first annual Enrichment Day, held on April 3 in 2010.
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Zoo Conservation Day -
Annually in April

The Greenville Zoo is partnering with local agencies and civic groups to help create awareness about animal conservation and educate the community about ways to become more environmental-friendly at its annual Conservation Day on Saturday, May 1, from 10 am to 3 pm.
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Hot Dog Day -
Annually in July

Join us for this annual summer event at the Zoo! Enjoy hot dogs, chips, ice cream and Pepsi - all for 25 cents each!!

Education Events

World Oceans Day: 10 am to 2 pm, Tuesday, June 8, 2010

From rivers to streams, lakes to ponds and on to the deep blue Sea. Dive in and have some fun while learning about the water that surrounds us. The Greenville Zoo will host discussions on water conservation and preservation. Hand outs will be available with activity guides, tattoos, bookmarks, and face painting.

Tell Me About It... Tuesdays!
Annually, from September through May

Do you have questions about elephants, giraffes, orangutans, spider monkeys, snakes and toucans? On Tuesdays from September through May, you'll find an instructor at select exhibits ready to answer your questions, at 10:30 am and 12:30 pm every Tuesday!