Welcome to the Lowcountry Zoo at Brookgreen Gardens

Welcome,

Brookgreen Gardens is a National Historic Landmark featuring breathtaking gardens, figurative sculptures, and a zoo featuring native South Carolina wildlife. We pride ourselves in the active role we play in coservation of both flora and fauna.

Why is there a zoo in a sculpture garden? The Lowcountry Zoo gives visitors an opportunity to learn about native wildlife. In addition, we display historically significant species that were once used on property when it was a functional rice plantation. More importantly, we give animals that have been orphaned, injured, diseased, or captive born a place to live. These animals cannot survive in the wild and must live in captivity.

What should you expect when you visit? Free with paid admission to the gardens, visitors can get an underwater view of North American River Otters swimming, foxes, eagles, white-tailed deer, american alligator, and much more. Plus, we do live animal programs at 2:30 daily where visitors get an up close look at wildlife and perhaps an opportunity to touch one.

Stay tuned for animal updates, upcoming events, The Zoos News, and featured animals.