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Google reviewers rate the facility 4.7 out of 5 based on over ten thousand reviews, highlighting the aquarium, outdoor zoo trails, and interactive science exhibits as primary attractions for families. Recurring themes include the value of admission tickets and the availability of on-site food options. A common criticism involves the pricing of cafeteria items, which several visitors described as excessive, alongside occasional complaints about animal visibility and ongoing construction affecting the experience.
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10,435 Google reviews we collected
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“Greensboro Science Center offers a nice mix of a zoo, aquarium and museum all in one.”
“Guy working the Merkat Cafe was not friendly at all, needs to work on his personality if he's gonna work with the public.”
“Ticket prices are reasonable, and we had an age range from 4 to 10 who were all engaged, excited, and entertained the whole time.”
“There’s a lot of other places out there that I can purchase the same overpriced ticket for hopefully a better experience.”
“Overall, the GSC offers numerous interactive activities that I highly recommend to anyone who loves learning, science, and the environment!”
“Do not recommend”
“On top of all the exhibits, the facilities are top-notch: the bathrooms were spotless, there are plenty of food choices for everyone, and the gift sho…”
“Walked in to a horrible smell,rotten fish, walked walked outside and it was horrible.”
“Was so exciting and engaging to walk in and immediately see stingrays and sharks, then to keep walking to see otters and penguins.”
“Most of the animals in the pictures are not there, entry was too slow, too expensive for a family they don’t have a group price or family price.”
“We went with my nieces and nephews and honestly both the kids and us adults enjoyed it!”
“Hot afternoon so most of the animals were hiding but a mostly shady walk path.”
“The demo was hands-on, engaging, and explained in a way that was easy for kids to understand.”
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Everything was very nice. The only thing was that the bathrooms smelled very bad.
We love the Greensboro science center. There is an aquarium inside as well as zoo animals outside along with a playground. Plenty of activities to keep toddlers busy.
My family and I have been visiting the Greensboro Science Center since I was little, and it remains one of my absolute favorite places in town! It makes a wonderful day trip for out-of-town visitors and offers a fantastic, hands-on learning experience for families. The center features diverse exhibits covering…
I paid $42 for two admission tickets, expecting to enjoy a pleasant visit. However, while eating in the zoo’s food area, we noticed a large number of bees congregating around the trash. Initially, the bees were staying around the trash and leaving customers alone. When a maintenance worker removed the trash, the…
My husband and I went with our 11 month old Grandson and daughter and husband. The science center was amazing! The aquarium is outstanding and the zoo area was so exciting! The dinosaur exhibit was a joyful surprise at the end of the day! We revisited the aquarium to see the shark tank again and enjoyed the punguin…
Their exhibits are good and the kids have a good time However, since the beginning of the year, their cafeteria has become very overpriced as opposed to what it used to be $11 for a hotdog, $13 for a small pizza, four dollars for a bag of popcorn that is now half the size that it used to be As a member, I feel very taken advantage of
4.7 ★★★★★ 10,435 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
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Everything was very nice. The only thing was that the bathrooms smelled very bad.
An adventures place to come while visiting North Carolina.
We love the Greensboro science center. There is an aquarium inside as well as zoo animals outside along with a playground. Plenty of activities to keep toddlers busy.
My family and I have been visiting the Greensboro Science Center since I was little, and it remains one of my absolute favorite places in town! It makes a wonderful day trip for out-of-town visitors and offers a fantastic, hands-on learning experience for families. The center features diverse exhibits covering herpetology, astronomy, meteorology, ecology, zoology, and marine sciences. They also have an amazing outdoor zoo that is currently expanding. Some of my favorite spots are the farmyard, where you can pet the animals, and the Hands-On Harbor, where you can pet and sometimes feed the stingrays. If you visit during the summer, the butterfly house is another must-see experience. Overall, the GSC offers numerous interactive activities that I highly recommend to anyone who loves learning, science, and the environment!
A bit pricey, but it was nice. A lot was under construction though.
I paid $42 for two admission tickets, expecting to enjoy a pleasant visit. However, while eating in the zoo’s food area, we noticed a large number of bees congregating around the trash. Initially, the bees were staying around the trash and leaving customers alone. When a maintenance worker removed the trash, the bees began swarming all over our food, forcing us to leave our food behind and leave the area to avoid being stung. I was ultimately stung on my finger. I understand that bees are a part of the outdoor environment, but I find it unacceptable that guests were put in a situation where they couldn’t safely enjoy their food. Given that the bees were already congregating around the trash, I believe more precautions should have been taken before disturbing the area while customers were eating.
Amazing place for families. Lots to do and see!
My husband and I went with our 11 month old Grandson and daughter and husband. The science center was amazing! The aquarium is outstanding and the zoo area was so exciting! The dinosaur exhibit was a joyful surprise at the end of the day! We revisited the aquarium to see the shark tank again and enjoyed the punguin feeding! It was such a relaxing and memorable day! Thank you!
Great place to visit.
Their exhibits are good and the kids have a good time However, since the beginning of the year, their cafeteria has become very overpriced as opposed to what it used to be $11 for a hotdog, $13 for a small pizza, four dollars for a bag of popcorn that is now half the size that it used to be As a member, I feel very taken advantage of
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