Friends of the Greenville Zoo

Join the Greenville Zoo's Circle of Friends!

Did you know that the Greenville Zoo has a non-profit organization called "Friends of the Greenville Zoo"?

The Greenville Zoo is one of the top rated tourist attractions in the Upstate of South Carolina and one of my all time favorites! It's one of the closest Zoo's to my hometown of Asheville, NC and a top pick for alot of the locals! I love being able to visit all the animals throughout the Greenville Zoo's 14-acre facility that  features wildlife from around the world including giraffes, monkeys, giant tortoises, elephants and a variety of reptiles. (The Elephants are my favorite!)

The Zoo is open seven days a week, except on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

From 3/1 to 9/30, the Greenville Zoo extends their hours of operation from 9 AM to 5 PM, giving the guests an opportunity to take advantage of the cooler mornings during the Summer months of the year. Also, the zoo has added a third ticket booth to shorten the wait time for both groups and individuals. (Shorter wait time is ALWAYS a plus! Who wants to stand in line for an hour with 2 kids begging to see the monkeys?!)

Zoo entry ticket sales will close at 4:15 PM

The Friends of the Greenville Zoo is a non-profit organization that serves as an independent community outreach group, whose purpose is to provide financial, resource, and advocacy support for the needs of the Greenville Zoo

• Friend's Society (previously the Peacock) - $112

Free admission for 2 adults plus children or grandchildren under the age of 18
Four guests any time plus 10 additional guest tickets
Early sign-up and discounts to educational programs, camps and special events
Reciprocal free or discount admission to more than 140 other zoos in the US
10 percent discount in Greenville Zoo Safari Shop
Car magnet

• Friend's Patron - $250

Same benefits as "Friend’s Society" as well as:
"Meet the Keeper" talk at select exhibit (elephant, lion, giraffe or orangutan)*
Friend's Gallery - $500

Same benefits as "Friend’s Society" as well as:
"Meet the Keeper" talk at select exhibit (elephant, lion, giraffe or orangutan)*
Two (2) tickets to Sippin’ Safari or Brew in the Zoo signature events

• Friend's Benefactor - $1000

Same benefits as "Friend’s Society" as well as:
One (1) Behind-the-Scenes tour for four (4)*
Two (2) tickets and VIP tent access to Sippin’ Safari or Brew in the Zoo, our signature events
Recognition on donor board located at the Zoo and website

• Friend's Conservationist - $2500

Same benefits as "Friend’s Society" as well as:
One (1) Behind-the-Scenes tour for eight (8)*
Four (4) tickets and VIP tent access to Sippin’ Safari or Brew in the Zoo, our signature events
25 percent discount on facility rental
Recognition on donor board located at the Zoo and website

• Friend's Circle of Friendship - $5000

Same benefits as "Friend’s Society" as well as:
One (1) Behind-the-Scenes tour for ten (10)*
Four (4) tickets and VIP tent access to Sippin’ Safari AND Brew in the Zoo, our signature events
50 percent discount on facility rental
Recognition on donor board located at the Zoo and website

* Important Notice* -- Keeper Talks and Behind-the-Scenes tours are given on specific dates and will be coordinated by the Friends with the Greenville Zoo. Some age restrictions may apply.

If you would like to learn more about joining the Friends of the Greenville Zoo, Visit their website and/or fill out the Circle of Friends Application