Zoos

Bee City Zoo & Honey Bee Farm

Name: Bee City Zoo & Honey Bee Farm
Address: 1066 Holly Ridge Ln, Cottageville, SC 29435, Cottageville, SC, US
Telephone: (843) 835-5912
Rating: 4.7

★★★★☆ 4.7 (3011 reviews)

📍 1066 Holly Ridge Ln, Cottageville, SC 29435

📞 (843) 835-5912

🌐 www.beecityzoo.com

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	9 AM–5 PM
Thursday	9 AM–5 PM
Friday	9 AM–5 PM
Saturday	9 AM–6 PM
Sunday	11 AM–6 PM

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About Bee City Zoo & Honey Bee Farm

Bee City Zoo & Honey Bee Farm is a zoo in Cottageville, SC. Bee City Zoo offers scheduled giraffe feeding experiences with specific observation windows throughout the week (Wed-Fri 11am-12pm & 2pm-3pm, Sat 10am-12pm & 2pm-4pm, Sun 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm), allowing visitors to feed giraffes at no additional cost. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,011 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Zoo
Best For: All ages
Highlights: Hand-feed animals, animal encounters, giraffes, lemurs, monkeys
Admission: $19 general, $17 military/seniors
Hours: Wed-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 11am-6pm

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Bee City Zoo offers scheduled giraffe feeding experiences with specific observation windows throughout the week (Wed-Fri 11am-12pm & 2pm-3pm, Sat 10am-12pm & 2pm-4pm, Sun 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm), allowing visitors to feed giraffes at no additional cost
⭐The zoo operates a token-based system for animal feeding experiences, with tokens priced at $6 for three tokens that work for hand-feeding birds and kangaroos, making interactive experiences affordable and well-organized
⭐Animal feeding interactions are among the most discussed aspects in visitor reviews (209 mentions), with guests particularly praising hand-feeding experiences with monkeys, birds, kangaroos, and giraffes as the highlight of their visits
⭐The zoo offers private animal encounters with baby and ambassador animals, including hands-on photo opportunities with baby alligators, providing exclusive interactive experiences beyond standard viewing
⭐A dedicated Nature Center offers interactive experiences with limited operating hours (Friday 11am-4pm and Saturday 10am-5pm), suggesting specialized programming separate from main zoo exhibits

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Plan animal feeding activities strategically: birds and kangaroos require tokens ($6 each, valid for 2 people), monkey feeding costs $2 per cup, but giraffe feeding is completely free. Budget accordingly based on which animals you want to interact with.
💡Visit during giraffe observation windows for the best free feeding experience: Wednesdays-Fridays 11am-12pm & 2pm-3pm, Saturdays 10am-12pm & 2pm-4pm, or Sundays 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm. No tokens needed and no wait times reported.
💡Don't miss the Nature Center interactive experience on Fridays (11am-4pm) or Saturdays (10am-5pm) for additional educational activities beyond the main animal exhibits and feeding areas.
💡Animal feeding is the top visitor highlight—plan 2-3 hours to enjoy feeding monkeys, birds, kangaroos, and giraffes at a comfortable pace. This is consistently cited as the favorite activity for families with children.
💬Only purchase animal food from the zoo; outside food for animals is not permitted. Budget for feeding costs ($2-6 per activity) as part of your admission planning, as this is where most families spend additional money.