Events at the Zoo

Education Events

Middle School Career Day | March 24, 2012

Attention Middle School Teachers!

Do you know of any students who are interested in animal careers? This would be a great opportunity for them to learn all about Zoo careers. Contact the Greenville Zoo Education Department in December for more information and a registration form at zooed@greenvillesc.gov

Party for the Planet | April 4, 2012

This is a very special day! The Greenville Zoo will host conservation and civic groups, offering ideas on how to help animals and how to make our world a better place to live. Join the fun with hands on activities at various booths.

Date: Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Time: 10 am to 3 pm
No Registration Required

M.O.M. Missing Orangutan Mothers | May 12, 2012

Mother’s Day weekend is the perfect time to celebrate and pay tribute to orangutan mothers. M.O.M.-Missing Orangutan Mothers is our way of doing precisely this! Join us as we celebrate your Greenville Zoo orangutans.

Date: Saturday, May 12, 2012
Time: 10 am to 2 pm
No Registration Required

Endangered Species Day | May 18, 2012

Did you know that May 21 is National Endangered Species Day? Come discover how many animals at the zoo are endangered species. Join us on this day as we discover why animals are becoming endangered and what we can do to help protect them.

Date: Friday, May 18, 2012
Time: 10 am to 2 pm
No Registration Required

World Oceans Day | June 8, 2012

As a result of a United Nations General Assembly resolution passed in December 2008, World Oceans Day is now officially recognized by the UN on June 8th each year. Join us as we discuss what we do here in the Upstate and how it affects our oceans.

Date: Friday, June 8, 2012
Time: 10 am to 1 pm
No Registration Required

Tell Me About It... Tuesdays!

Are you just visiting the zoo and not taking an education program? Do you have questions about the elephants, giraffes, orangutans, spider monkeys, snakes or toucans? On Tuesdays you will find an instructor from the Greenville Zoo’s Education Department at select exhibits talking about that animal and answering any questions. Open to the general public. Times and topics are listed below:

     
  • November 2011: Leopard, at 10:30 am and 12:30 pm
  • December 2011: Red Pandas, at 10:30 am and 12:30 pm
  • January 2012: Alligator, at 10:30 am and 12:30 pm
  • February 2012: Coatimundi, at 10:30 am and 12:30 pm
  • March 2012: Spider Monkeys, at 10:30 am and 12:30 pm
  • April 2012: Giraffes, at 10:30 am and 12:30 pm
  • May 2012: Orangutans, at 10:30 am and 12:30 pm

Annual Events

Brew in the Zoo Logo

Brew in the Zoo
June 15, 2012

Join us for a fun evening of beer sampling, food and live musical entertainment. Brew in the Zoo is an event for adults 21 years and older.

Member Appreciation Night
June 29, 2012

Each year we set aside one night of special events just for our members. Check back for details on the 2012 event!

Hot Dog Day is every July

Hot Dog Day
July 14, 2012

Join us for this annual summer event at the Zoo! Enjoy hot dogs, chips, ice cream and Pepsi - all are 50 cents each!!

Zoo Admission for Hot Dog Day is $7.75 for adults and $2.25 for children.

Zoo-A-Palooza
August 25, 2012

Click to Visit B93.7

B93.7 is taking over the Greenville Zoo and we’re letting you in to party with us! Tons of food, vendors, free BEE prizes and more... plus, you can watch the monkeys while listening to live music from Mat Kearney! More information from B93.7

Sippin' Safari Logo

Sippin' Safari
September 7, 2012

Click to Visit BI-LO Charities

This annual fund raiser, brought to you by BI-LO Charities, includes beer, wine, hors d'oeuvres and a Silent Auction. All proceeds benefit the zoo education programs. Tickets will be on sale in August at all BI-LO stores.

Follow the Event on Facebook
View Video of 2009 Sippin' Safari

Boo in the Zoo

Boo in the Zoo
October 19-21 and 26-28, 2012

Join us for a safe, non-scary trick-or-treat event for kids 12 & under, held annually in October. Adults can come in costume too!
View the Boo in the Zoo 2009 Photo Gallery