Annual Events
The Greenville Zoo
For the past couple weeks, I've been on a search for fun family attractions and events for my family to visit and I've found some really neat places so far. Some that I've visited before and some that I haven't. Since I live outside Asheville, NC, I've been looking for attractions in and abouts my region. The Greenville Zoo is exactly the kind of attraction that I've been looking for. If you live near/in or arr planning on heading out near Greenville-Spartenburg, Take a look at the Annual Events that gets held at The Greenville Zoo!
Ice Cream Social -- June 21, 2013
This year will be the first annual Ice Cream Social, with ice cream for sale in cones, sundaes and floats along with Kona Ice and many other frozen treats! Join the animals and cool off on the first day of summer at the zoo with entertainment for the kids and fun for everyone - including Face Painting and an Ice Cream Dance Party.
Date: Friday, June 21, 2013
Time: 11 am to 2 pm
Cost: Admission to the Zoo
Hot Dog Day -- July 13, 2013
Hot Dog Day is an annual summer event at the Zoo! Enjoy hot dogs, chips, ice cream and Pepsi - Everything is $0.50 (cents) each!!
Date: Saturday, July 13, 2013
Time: Normal Zoo Hours
Cost: $7.75 for adults and $1.25 for children (For Hot Dog Day Only)
Zoo-B-Que -- Friday, August 2, 2013
Greenville's Main Event – the First Annual Zoo-B-Que, from 6-9 pm August 2. Free samples of local barbeque and beer, vote on your favorite dish and listen to live music while visiting the zoo animals. Tickets - $25 for adults and $15 for designated drivers - are available for purchase at the zoo. Proceeds from this first-ever barbeque tasting event will benefit the renovations of the Lion's Den. Must be 21 or older to attend.
Date: Friday, August 2, 2013
Time: 6-9 pm
Cost: $25 for adults and $15 for designated drivers.
Zoo-A-Palooza -- August 24, 2012
B93.7 is taking over the Greenville Zoo and their letting us in to party with them!! Tons of food, vendors, free BEE prizes and more... I CAN'T WAIT!!! I HOPE I CAN MAKE IT!!!
Sippin' Safari -- September 6, 2013
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.
Date: September 6, 2013
Time: N/A
Cost: Tickets will be on sale in August at all BI-LO stores.
Boo in the Zoo -- Oct. 18, 19, 20 and Oct. 25, 26, 27
Join us for a safe, non-scary trick-or-treat event for kids 12 & under. Adults can come in costume too!
More information during Fall Season.
To learn more about The Greenville Zoo - Visit them online at www.greenvillezoo.com
Or on Facebook
I can't wait to start planning my traveling list!!! My fiance has some vacation time that he's planning on taking and I'm going to try and squeeze in a couple attractions in there somewhere.... I hope The Greenville Zoo gets to be one of our chosen attractions!!!
What are some of your favorite Family Attractions?
Sources: www.greenvillezoo.com
Photo Sources : www.greenvillezoo.com & morguefile.com/archive
