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The Lowcountry Zoo is a facility located inside the Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. The facility is home to native wildlife, such as North American river otter, white-tailed deer, gray fox, red fox, bald eagle, and American alligator, along with domestics.

On January 25th, the zoo announced that (2.3) North American river otters were born. On April 26th, the zoo announced that otters are now on exhibit.

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On March 9th, the zoo announced that (0.0.3) domestic goats (breed(s) not specified) were born which are now on exhibit at the Floyd Family Farm area.

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On April 27th, it was reported that the Gardens unveiled a new $20 million capital campaign, which among other things, announces plans for a new red wolf exhibit which be 4 acres and house two breeding pairs.

Brookgreen Gardens unveils $20M expansion, renovation campaign

On April 28th, the zoo announced that (0.0.4) hooded mergansers were born which are now on exhibit in the waterfowl aviary.

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On May 16th, the zoo announced that (1.1) Spanish goats were born which are now on exhibit at the Floyd Family Farm area.

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On July 28th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) domestic mule named Elvira passed away at age 31 due to a decline in health.

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It’s a really cool zoo for anyone in the area. Massive walkthrough aviary for herons and a pretty big deer / wild turkey enclosure are the highlights. All of it is woven into a natural coastal forest habitat. The sculpture garden is also pretty cool, even as someone with no real eye for art. The area is also one of the better places to a vacation in the state if you’re looking for something other than the traditional tourist trap.

Exciting to hear about the red wolf plans. The zoo’s only current ABC species are their alligators (and bald eagles if they count) so this is a really promising development for them.
 
Persephone said:
It’s a really cool zoo for anyone in the area. Massive walkthrough aviary for herons and a pretty big deer / wild turkey enclosure are the highlights. All of it is woven into a natural coastal forest habitat. The sculpture garden is also pretty cool, even as someone with no real eye for art. The area is also one of the better places to a vacation in the state if you’re looking for something other than the traditional tourist trap.

Exciting to hear about the red wolf plans. The zoo’s only current ABC species are their alligators (and bald eagles if they count) so this is a really promising development for them.
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Well to be fair their otters are another ABC species.
 
Glad to see this zoo finally getting some love on here. It's super small, of course, but it's a real favorite of mine. Their two walkthrough aviaries in particular are superb.

Everywhere seems to be getting red wolves lately, and for good reason, obviously.
 
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On October 3rd, the zoo announced that Hurricane Ian damaged their North American river otter exhibits, and have since been closed to the public.

Hurricane Ian caused damage to our otter exhibits, and at this time they are closed to guests. All of the otters were safe in the indoor exhibit during... | By Brookgreen Gardens | Facebook
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On October 17th, the zoo announced that the North American river otter exhibit reopened to the public.

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On December 6th, the zoo announced that (1.1) domestic goats (breed not specified) were born. On December 20th, the zoo announced that they were named Buddy and Jovie.

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On May 15th, 2023, the zoo announced that (0.0.2) domestic goats (breed not specified) were born.

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On April 15th, 2023, the zoo announced that (0.0.2+?) wood ducks were hatched the week prior.

It’s that time of year - zoo babies! We had baby ducks hatch last week. So adorable. | By Brookgreen Gardens | Facebook

On May 19th, the zoo announced that (0.0.2) ruddy ducks named Paul Ruddy Duck and Scott Ducklang hatched.

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On May 24th, it was reported that the zoo is planning on getting (0.0.4) red wolves over 2 weeks with the exhibit officially opening in July.

Brookgreen Gardens prepares to open conservation exhibit for red wolves
 
The zoo keeps Spanish goats, for the record.

I really ought to get around to posting a species list from my last visit a couple months ago, but maybe at this point I’ll just wait until my next post-red wolves visit.
 
On December 20th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) Red Devon cow named Trudy was born.

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On September 26th, it was announced that the zoo transferred a (0.1) North American river otter named Flo to the Long Island Aquarium in New York.

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On October 6th, it was announced that the zoo transferred (2.0) North American river otters named Bruce and Crash to the Topeka Zoo in Kansas.

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On February 7th, 2024, the zoo announced that (1.5) North American river otters were born on January 20th.

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On April 25th, the zoo announced that 4 Spanish goats were born which are on exhibit.

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On August 24th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) Marsh Tacky horse named Northern Lights/Charlie which is on exhibit.

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On October 17th, the zoo announced they transferred a (1.0) red wolf named P to the Lincoln Park Zoo in Illinois. The zoo also announced they will be bringing in a new breeding pair.

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On November 16th, the zoo announced they transferred (2.0) red wolves to the Sewee Visitor & Environmental Education Center in South Carolina. The zoo also announced their lone male is bts while renovations occur.

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