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Hollywild Animal Park


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 5 attractions in Spartanburg
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Attraction type: Nature reserve
Address: 2325 Hampton Rd Spartanburg, SC
Tel: 864/472-2038

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1 of 5 stars
yooyooyoo   2 contributions
Columbia, South Carolina
Oct 14, 2009

We visited Hollywild in the mid-90's for the first time and I left thinking.. how pitiful the place was and most of the caged animals were so sad, bored and with very poor habitats. I returned on Sunday, 10/11/09 for the second time hoping to find a much better place, but it was WORSE. I could've cried especially watching the... more

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5 of 5 stars
eclypse1121   1 contribution
South Carolina
Dec 8, 2008
2
people found this review helpful

I have been to Hollywild twice and will be going this year to their Christmas event. The second time I went I took my nieces and they still talk about their day there (that was around 6 months ago). This is NOT a zoo, it is a place that takes in retired animals from the entertainment field, animals from overcrowded... more

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1 of 5 stars
4animals   1 contribution
ny
Oct 14, 2008

Having been to zoos all over this country & others,this by far was the worst place I've ever seen!!! Way to many negitives to list from fly biten raw wounds,animals with xmas lights wrapped in horns,no fresh water on safari,panting hot animals with no shade & tin roofs,safety violations everywhere,huge lack of knowledge, false advertising ,no proper care for elders,ect....To... more

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3 of 5 stars
mel7707   1 contribution
inman
Sep 5, 2008

Hollywild is a great place to bring the whole family. The safari is the best thing to do. The drivers are always full of info plus you get up close with the animals. Poeple should give this place a break they are nonprofit and do the best they can. The more people who visit the more inprovments can be made.... more

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1 of 5 stars
kaat1839   1 contribution
Greenville, SC
May 27, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

My family and I visited Hollywild for the first time over the weekend. We left there with our hearts broken in regards to the animals. They are obviously malnutritioned and do not receive proper care. The place was also infested with rats. We also saw many OSHA violations such as exposed electrical boxes and electrical outlets tied to metal poles... more

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5 of 5 stars
DBCarney   1 contribution
Sparta,NJ
Apr 16, 2008

Where else can you get a picture taken with a lion,tiger,or bear cub sitting on your lap!! A great place to spend a day...Feed the animals and take plenty of pictures... more

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Hollywild Animal Park Address

2325 Hampton Rd, Spartanburg, SC
Tel: 864/472-2038