Family togetherness is on the rise (thanks to the pandemic) so why not load up the car and head to Cottageville, South Carolina, for a fun-filled day of unique animal encounters with creatures that are adorable, friendly, and most of all, lovable? If you haven’t discovered the goodness at Bee City, a honey bee farm and zoo in South Carolina, then you’ve really been missing out!
Bee City launched over 30 years ago as a honey bee farm and has grown into a full-fledged zoo that’s fun for the entire family.
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Unlike most other zoos, Bee City is more hands-on, giving visitors a chance to interact with many of the affable creatures in the zoo. You’ll chuckle at their cuteness and crazy antics.
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In addition to the zoo, the facility also has a honey shop with some of the best pure honey you can buy, as well as an on-site cafe that makes scrumptious pizza, wings, chicken tenders, and hot dogs.
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And the best part, other than it being open year-round (except for a few holidays), is that admission is set at an affordable $12. You can also purchase an annual pass for $95 and visit as often as you like.
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Rave reviews across the Internet concur that Bee City is worthy of a visit. Head over to the Outback to view a mob of kangaroos. This eager and over friendly lot will have you smiling the rest of the day.
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There’s much to explore at Bee City. Take your time and even plan to stay for a bite to eat at lunch. Make a second pass through, or finish exploring the zoo after you finish.
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You’ll find a wide variety of creatures in the zoo, including the South American Capybaras (seen below).
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The Capybaras is the largest rodent in the world. It’s super friendly and affectionate and grows to a whopping 150 pounds!
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Of course, all of the animals at Bee City bring something unique and special to the facility. A day spent here is one everyone will remember for quite a while.
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Bee City’s winter hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Bee City just debuted live animal encounters with very small groups of people. Choose the animal or group of animals you’d like to have an up-close, secluded encounter with and then enjoy! Learn more from the official website for Bee City Zoo, and give ’em a follow on Facebook.
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Ever been to Bee City? If so, leave your thumbs-up review in our comments!
For another fun animal encounter in South Carolina keep reading: Meet The Adorable Zebras, Giraffes, And More At Eudora Farms’ Drive-Thru Animal Safari In South Carolina!
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Address: Bee City, 1066 Holly Ridge Ln, Cottageville, SC 29435, USA
