Greenville Zoo expansion/master plan implementation

[gman430]

https://www.greenvillesc.gov/DocumentCenter/View/15424/20-3718-Lions-Night-House-and-Public-Restrooms?bidId=231 and https://www.greenvillesc.gov/DocumentCenter/View/15426/20-3718-Design-Submission-Renderings?bidId=231

Edited March 26, 2020 by gman430

[distortedlogic]

Just wondering if anyone has been to the zoo recently? The last time I was there multiple exhibits were closed (pre COVID). I was wondering about the status of the master plan and I ran across this article from P&C but I couldn't see much. https://www.postandcourier.com/greenville/business/greenville-zoo-revises-operations-after-accreditation-scramble-looks-toward-realistic-future/article_52f1450a-3347-11eb-9c0c-cb0a30b182ef.html

I saw another one somewhere about the zoo having just received new accreditation after making changes to it's hospital and lion enclosure. However, it looks like there are significant funding problems and the master plan is in jeopardy or at least on hold for sometime?

What do you guys think about the zoo?  Is it worth putting millions into it in it's current form? Should they focus on squeezing in bear and wolf exhibits in the current setting?  Should that money be put towards finding a new location? 

What I really like about the zoo is that its small and a good family zoo to see in a couple of hours. There is no way Greenville is going to have a zoo to compete with Riverbanks or some other area facilities so I think it's good to have a niche zoo that is good for a different audience. Having said that, I really think it would be nice to have something with a more unique setting and layout than the current zoo allows. I would like to see the zoo relocate to a larger area, not so they can try to make a big zoo to compete with Riverbanks, but so they can have a lot more room for existing animals and find a more unique way to display them. I have always thought finding a way to have a zoo at Paris Mtn would be a good setting; plenty of room, already set up for visitors, etc.

 

[cabelagent]

17 hours ago, distortedlogic said:

Just wondering if anyone has been to the zoo recently? The last time I was there multiple exhibits were closed (pre COVID). I was wondering about the status of the master plan and I ran across this article from P&C but I couldn't see much. https://www.postandcourier.com/greenville/business/greenville-zoo-revises-operations-after-accreditation-scramble-looks-toward-realistic-future/article_52f1450a-3347-11eb-9c0c-cb0a30b182ef.html

I saw another one somewhere about the zoo having just received new accreditation after making changes to it's hospital and lion enclosure. However, it looks like there are significant funding problems and the master plan is in jeopardy or at least on hold for sometime?

What do you guys think about the zoo?  Is it worth putting millions into it in it's current form? Should they focus on squeezing in bear and wolf exhibits in the current setting?  Should that money be put towards finding a new location? 

What I really like about the zoo is that its small and a good family zoo to see in a couple of hours. There is no way Greenville is going to have a zoo to compete with Riverbanks or some other area facilities so I think it's good to have a niche zoo that is good for a different audience. Having said that, I really think it would be nice to have something with a more unique setting and layout than the current zoo allows. I would like to see the zoo relocate to a larger area, not so they can try to make a big zoo to compete with Riverbanks, but so they can have a lot more room for existing animals and find a more unique way to display them. I have always thought finding a way to have a zoo at Paris Mtn would be a good setting; plenty of room, already set up for visitors, etc.

 

The perfect location for a new zoo facility is somewhere on ....Woodruff Road  

[gman430]

This forum is depressing. Where are the tower cranes? Rona killed them off too I guess. 

Edited December 28, 2020 by gman430

[cabelagent]

3 hours ago, gman430 said:

This forum is depressing. Where are the tower cranes? Rona killed them off too I guess. 

You can post some (always fabulous) drone pics....that'll end the depressing atmosphere on here....it will for me anyway.   

 

[gman430]

11 hours ago, cabelagent said:

You can post some (always fabulous) drone pics....that'll end the depressing atmosphere on here....it will for me anyway.   

 

I can’t. There aren’t enough tower cranes up downtown to warrant such a feat. 

[Exile]

While I think the current location of the zoo has lots of plusses, I haven't been there since before my AARP card came in the mail a few years ago. I wonder if being on that hillside makes it too difficult for lots of older folks to walk.

[gman430]

How about a new zoo with a bunch of tower cranes used to build it???  

[gman430]

Looks like the budget deficit issue due to Covid-19 at the Greenville Zoo is no more thanks to the new addition. The parking lot was slammed full when I drove by earlier today. Also...

 

Edited February 27, 2021 by gman430

[gman430]

Watch out Riverbanks Zoo. We’re coming: https://www.greenvillesc.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2857