Brookgreen Gardens
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Brookgreen Gardens is a unique melding of art, nature, and history. http://www.Brookgreen.org
Brookgreen Gardens is a National Historic Landmark with the most significant collection of figurative sculpture in an outdoor setting by American artists in the world and has the only zoo accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums on the coast of the Carolinas. Named by TripAdvisor as One of the Top Ten Public Gardens in the US and one of the Myrtle Beach area’s most dearly loved attracti
Inspired by the ‘Peacocks’ by Dan Ostermiller, this newly planted garden is designed to dazzle. With vibrant blooms, rich foliage, and layers of color, it’s a fun welcome to the Sculpture Gardens.
Join our Director of Horticulture, Luiz, as he shares the inspiration behind this colorful new addition and what visitors can look forward to as the garden grows.
06/02/2026
Daylily Walk: before ➡️ after
Same path. Whole new view. 🌸
06/01/2026
The votes are in...
As the 2026 school year comes to a close, our zoo residents are celebrating with their own Senior Superlatives, and they are well deserved! Swipe through to see who took home the honors.
Congratulations to all the students, teachers, and families celebrating the end of another school year. Here's to a summer filled with adventure, discovery, and plenty of time outdoors.
05/29/2026
Art imitates life, and occasionally life imitates art.
We caught this feathered visitor striking a pose beside one of our sculptures... and the resemblance was too good not to share. 🦆
Pictured: 'Duck and Turtle' by Albert Laessie
05/27/2026
Happy World Otter Day from our playful crew!
Thanks to the care from our phenomenal keeper staff, Brookgreen has been welcoming baby otters many years over. We're proud to currently care for four North American river otters here at Brookgreen, with another 16 otters, born here, now living at other AZA-accredited facilities across the country as part of a network of breeding loans. Together, these partnerships help support conservation, education, and healthy animal populations for the future.
You can see our otters in one of two enclosures dedicated to the species: our underwater exhibit and our outdoor habitat. Our outdoor habitat is fed by tidal creeks, allowing our otters to experience the same natural fluctuations in water level that their wild Lowcountry counterparts enjoy.
From their amazing swimming skills to their curious personalities, they make our guests smile every day and help connect them to the importance of protecting wetlands and wildlife.
Drop an 🦦 in the comments if you've ever stopped to watch the otters "just for a minute"... and stayed much longer.
Tomorrow evening is the kickoff to Summer Light: Art By Night featuring Gardens of Glass: The Art of Craig Mitchell Smith (who will be in attendance!)
This annual evening event is truly a memorable experience, transforming the Gardens in a way that feels completely different from daytime visits. Stroll through the Gardens and view over 30 lit glass installations as well as Brookgreen made installations.
Enjoy live music, dining options, and tons of photo-worthy opportunities!
For the entertainment schedule, dinner options, reservation link, and tickets, visit our website! Brookgreen.org
May 27th - August 22nd
Every Wednesday & Saturday | 6 PM - 10 PM
05/25/2026
Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. As we spend time with family and friends this Memorial Day, we pause in gratitude for the sacrifices that made those moments possible.
Wishing everyone a meaningful and peaceful Memorial Day from all of us at Brookgreen Gardens.
Open 9:30 AM - 5 PM
05/22/2026
Discover sculptures that honor our nation's heroes this weekend. 🟥 ⬜️ 🟦
Every Memorial Day weekend, we place American flags at each sculpture either created by a veteran, designed as a war memorial, or inspired by patriotic themes. You'll find that we have many in our collection!
Stroll the Gardens in a peaceful setting where you can remember and honor those who gave their life in service.
Tis the season for… Baby Turkeys! 🦃
As you drive through the property, please help us protect the wildlife that calls these Gardens home by driving slowly and staying alert. From turkey poults to turtles, deer, and more, native wildlife loves Brookgreen—and we love them too!
Thank you for respecting the wildlife and the Gardens. 💚
Spanish moss: beautiful, mysterious… and full of surprises.
There’s so much fascinating history, science, and folklore surrounding this iconic plant that we couldn’t fit it all into one reel. From how it survives without soil to the story behind the name, there’s always more to discover hanging in the trees.
What’s something about Spanish moss you’ve always wondered?
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1931 Brookgreen Drive
Murrells Inlet, SC
29576
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9:30am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am - 8pm |
| Thursday | 9:30am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9:30am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 9:30am - 8pm |
| Sunday | 9:30am - 5pm |