Greenville Zoo
Coverage of Greenville Zoo in the Nexus archive.
- Leopard escapes Upstate zoo exhibit, prompting closure
A four-year-old Amur leopard named Irina escaped from the Greenville Zoo in South Carolina, leading to the closure of Cleveland Park and the zoo as officials contained the animal. The leopard was loose within the zoo grounds for approximately 30 minutes before being secured.
- Rare leopard tranquilized after escaping zoo exhibit
A rare Amur leopard named Irina escaped her enclosure at Greenville Zoo in South Carolina, prompting evacuations and a perimeter setup. Zoo staff tranquilized her and returned her to the den, ensuring the safety of the male leopard and two cubs. Amur leopards are critically endangered with fewer than 150 remaining in the wild.
- Rare leopard tranquilized after escaping zoo exhibit
A leopard named Irina escaped her exhibit at the Greenville Zoo in South Carolina, prompting staff and guest evacuations. Zoo staff tranquilized her and returned her to her enclosure. Irina, a first-time mother of twin cubs, is an Amur leopard, a critically endangered species with fewer than 150 remaining in the wild.
- Rare leopard tranquilized after escaping zoo exhibit
A rare Amur leopard named Irina escaped her enclosure at Greenville Zoo in South Carolina, prompting an evacuation and perimeter setup. Zoo staff tranquilized her and returned her to her den, ensuring the safety of the male leopard and her twin cubs. Amur leopards are critically endangered with fewer than 150 remaining in the wild.