Some exciting new additions are coming soon including a new lion den area, banded mongooses, and an improved entry. New animals and exhibits coming to the Greenville Zoo
Construction will begin on an Amur leopard nursery soon: Greenville Zoo to construct nursery with viewing area for baby leopards - Greenville Journal
They’re still raising funds. They are up against a matching funds deadline. Please help if you are able. Thx
The Amur leopard cubs, who just turned a year old, will be moving to new homes soon. One is going to Memphis, the other is off to Rosamond Gifford (did they build a new exhibit or is it replacing a species?). Leopard cubs celebrate birthday, farewell at Greenville Zoo
Have they named these cubs and if could you share that, their gender and which is going where? Have never seen any updates on them with that information. Thanks very much if you are able to provide.
Here is an article with illustrations of the African lion den and banded mongoose exhibit being built, as well as the vet hospital renovation: New animals and exhibits coming to Greenville Zoo in 2019 - Greenville Journal
Autumn just gave birth this weekend. Baby giraffe born at South Carolina zoo — and people can’t get enough of his cuteness
Twin Amur Leopards born on February 10th: They are a male and a female, and this is the second litter of mother Jade and father Nelkan. Mother Jade arrived from Potawatomi Zoo in 2011 and father Nelkan from Berlin Zoo in 2016. They had their first litter on 2017, also a female and a male. Endangered Amur leopards born at Greenville Zoo - GREENVILLE JOURNAL Giraffe move on Spring: Female Masai giraffe Kiden will be transferred to the Oregon Zoo, according to reccomendations from the Masai Giraffe SSP, to be paired with male Buttercup.
Since the last post: On May 22nd, the zoo announced that it will be open first to members from May 29th to May 31st, while regular guests will be available to visit the zoo on June 8th. Restrictions include wearing masks, tickets must be paid online, the gift shop will be opened at a limited capacity, and interior exhibits, water fountains, and playgrounds will be closed until further notice. The Greenville Zoo is re-opening soon. Here's what you need to know On July 15th, a 4-month-old baby Amur leopard escaped her enclosure at the zoo. She was found within the premises and was captured with a net. Baby leopard escapes enclosure at Greenville Zoo On July 16th, it was reported that the zoo might still be able to get the upgrades to the lion and monkey enclosures the zoo fundraised back in 2019. COVID-19 played a major part in losing money, with the zoo losing 40% of the 85% gain the zoo would be getting throughout the year, but the zoo has enough reserves that at least the lion enclosure will be upgraded. Greenville Zoo upgrades lion enclosures in order to keep them
A Red-tailed monkey has been born. The male infant has been named Allen: Greenville Zoo announces name of red-tailed monkey baby - GREENVILLE JOURNAL Voting is open on names for the Amur leopard cubs: POLL: NAMES THESE CUBS Male: Jasper; Leopold; Batu Female: Anastasia; Gretel; Hilda
Masai giraffe calf due in a few weeks: Greenville Zoo's Masai giraffe pair expecting third calf in the next few weeks, city says
It’s past the believed due date, but Autumn the giraffe gave birth to her sixth calf today. A bit late but healthy, Greenville Zoo's baby giraffe is born as thousands watch online
She has been named Providence. And the winner is... Giraffe calf at Greenville Zoo officially has a name Providence was born on Feb. 21 at the zoo, weighing in at 148.5 pounds and standing at six feet tall. Her mother is a 14-year-old giraffe named Autumn. The zoo had announced Autumn was expecting another baby in November 2020. Providence is the third calf for Autumn and Miles, the zoo's male Masai giraffe.
Last month 47-year old female black-headed spider monkey (Ateles fusciceps) Selma passed away. On the 17th of September a Schmidt’s Red-Tailed Guenon (Cercopithecus ascanius) was born, the gender is still unknown. Sources: Instagram of Greenville Zoo (10/09/2021) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTpvtGQvLMh/ Instagram of Greenville Zoo (24/09/2021) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUOD1KVvv0B/
