The Greenville Zoo is a place where meaningful connections happen every day. From caring for incredible animals and supporting conservation efforts to creating opportunities for people to learn about wildlife, the work happening here reaches far beyond the Zoo's gates.
Throughout 2026, your support helped make that work possible. From exciting new arrivals to meaningful educational experiences and progress on the largest project in the Zoo's history, there's a lot to celebrate. Take a look at what we've accomplished together.
Conservation in Action: New Arrivals, Lasting Impact
This year, we celebrated some extraordinary new arrivals, including two Amur leopard cubs, Kingston and Devon, and two ocelot kittens, Jessamine and Sabal.
Amur Leopards | Kingston and Devon
The arrival of Kingston and Devon was a particularly special milestone. Amur leopards are the world's rarest big cats, with fewer than 150 believed to remain in the wild. Their birth is an important contribution to the collaborative conservation efforts working to protect this critically endangered species. Through the care of our animal team and the support of our community, the Greenville Zoo can continue playing a role in these important efforts.
Click here to learn more about the Amur leopards at the Greenville Zoo.
Ocelots | Jessamine and Sabal
Our ocelot kittens, Jessamine and Sabal, are part of a much larger effort to give this endangered wild cat a future in the United States. Their names celebrate South Carolina's state flower, yellow jessamine, and state tree, the sabal palmetto. Through the AZA's cooperative ocelot program and the broader SAFE Ocelot initiative, zoos and conservation partners are working to strengthen the population in Texas. The effort includes breeding ocelots, preparing selected young cats to develop the skills they need to survive in the wild, and eventually reintroducing them to suitable habitat.
Click here to learn more about the Ocelots at the Greenville Zoo.
A Vision Taking Shape
This year marked a major milestone for the Greenville Zoo as construction of Phillips Family Farm, the largest project in the Zoo's history, brought years of planning and generosity to life. Guests even enjoyed an early glimpse of the developing space during Boo in the Zoo.
From the Greg and Patty Gibson Rabbitry to the Community Foundation of Greenville Barn Owl Habitat and Moore Family Overlook, significant progress has been made across the Farm, thanks to the generosity of supporters and community partners.
What began as a vision has become a remarkable example of what we can accomplish together. With an anticipated opening in early 2027, Phillips Family Farm is a testament to our community's commitment to enriching the Zoo experience, advancing education, and creating meaningful connections between people and animals.
A Year Made Possible Together
The impact of the Greenville Zoo can be seen in the people we reach, the animals we care for, and the steps we take to protect the natural world. Here's a look at some of the numbers behind that work in 2026.
Behind every number is a meaningful moment: a student discovering something new, a family making memories, an animal receiving exceptional care, or a step forward for conservation. These milestones reflect what we can accomplish when our community comes together around a shared purpose.
As we enter the gratitude and giving season, we're grateful for everyone who has been part of the Zoo's story this year. Your generosity helps make this work possible, and we're excited about what we can accomplish together in the years ahead.