Greensboro Science Center — Zoo in Greensboro
Greensboro Science Center and its collection
Greensboro Science Center, opened in 1957, is a zoo in Greensboro, United States.
History
It was founded in 1957 under the name Greensboro Junior Museum. By its fortieth anniversary in 1997 it was drawing around 200,000 people a year, a figure that had reached 434,718 by 2017. Glenn Dobrogosz became executive director in 2004, and AZA accreditation followed in 2008, giving members of other AZA bodies discounted entry.
Exhibits
Named areas of the zoo include Revolution Ridge, Friendly Farm and the Davis Kelly Fountain of Youth and Discovery. Animals in the zoological park run to lemurs, fossa, maned wolves, pygmy hippos, okapis, Sumatran tigers and red pandas.
What the venue says
- On-site dining is also available at the Meerkat Café.
- Parking is available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis.
- ADA service animals or those in a recognized training program may visit, but must be checked in at the admissions window.
Images of Greensboro Science Center
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Opening hours
| Days | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Every day | 09:00 | 17:00 |
Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.
Closed on New Year's Day, See to Believe Gala , Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. The GSC closes early during Winter Wonderlights .
Admission
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults (ages 13–64) | 21.00 USD |
| Seniors (65+) | 20.00 USD |
| Children (ages 3–12) | 19.00 USD |
Facilities
- Assistance animal policy
- Parking
- On-site dining
- Behind-the-scenes tour
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Greensboro Science Center at this time.
Accreditation
- AZA accredited, valid until (source)
Location & map
North CarolinaGreensboro
United States
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Frequently asked questions
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Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Greensboro Science Center.
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sharks -
penguins -
stingrays -
tigers -
meerkats -
red pandas -
gibbons
Exhibits
- Rainforest Adventure Maze
- Cole Family Monarch Conservation Center & Butterfly House
- SKYWILD
- Rotary Club of Greensboro Carousel