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Greensboro Science Center Classes & Camps include access to activities such as the Rainforest Adventure Maze, the SKYWILD treetop adventure course, the FLYWAY Zipline, and the Rotary Club of Greensboro Carousel. Participants can also attend special events like Shark Week, which features crafts, games, activities, and temporary shark tattoos, as well as the Laser Pink Floyd – The Wall laser light show in the OmniSphere Theater. The program takes place within a facility that combines a 22-acre zoo, aquarium, and museum, with exhibits and experiences including the Wiseman Aquarium, SKYWILD, Revolution Ridge, the FLYWAY Zipline, the Rotary Club of Greensboro Carousel, and the OmniSphere Theater.
• Schedule: Open most days from 9:00 am–5:00 pm, with Winter Wonderlights seasonal hours from 9:00 am–3:30 pm, Shark Week activities July 16–18 from 10:00 am–2:00 pm, and Laser Pink Floyd – The Wall showtimes at 6:00, 7:00, and 8:00 pm
• Price: Laser Pink Floyd – The Wall tickets are $7; parking is free on a first-come, first-served basis
The Greensboro Science Center has been operating since 1957, when it opened as the Greensboro Junior Museum. It began through a community effort led by the Junior League of Greensboro. The organization states its mission as “Inspiring curiosity and connecting communities through science and conservation.” It is accredited by both the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) and the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), a dual accreditation held by only 15 facilities nationwide. Unique features include combining a zoo, aquarium, and museum in one 22-acre facility, the Rainforest Adventure Maze interactive exhibit open through September 13, 2026, and the planned Expedition Rainforest: The Greensboro Biodome & Aquatic Rehabilitation and Conservation Center (ARCC), which is planned as a five-story Biodome and aquatic animal rehabilitation and conservation center with a Species Survival Plan breeding center for species such as sloths, toucans, and clouded leopards.
The leadership team includes CEO Glenn Dobrogosz; COO Beth Hemphill, CPA; VP of Creative Services Beth Almy; VP of Animal Health Taylor Gregory, DVM; VP of Animal Care & Welfare Jessica Hoffman-Balder; VP of Operations Mitch Inman; VP of Development Kathy Neff; VP of Education Martha Regester; VP of Finance & HR Bob Scheppegrell, CPA; VP of Innovative Technology & Interpretation Ron Settle; and VP of Conservation & Research Lindsey Zarecky.
Last updated July 17, 2026.
• Schedule: Open most days from 9:00 am–5:00 pm, with Winter Wonderlights seasonal hours from 9:00 am–3:30 pm, Shark Week activities July 16–18 from 10:00 am–2:00 pm, and Laser Pink Floyd – The Wall showtimes at 6:00, 7:00, and 8:00 pm
• Price: Laser Pink Floyd – The Wall tickets are $7; parking is free on a first-come, first-served basis
The Greensboro Science Center has been operating since 1957, when it opened as the Greensboro Junior Museum. It began through a community effort led by the Junior League of Greensboro. The organization states its mission as “Inspiring curiosity and connecting communities through science and conservation.” It is accredited by both the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) and the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), a dual accreditation held by only 15 facilities nationwide. Unique features include combining a zoo, aquarium, and museum in one 22-acre facility, the Rainforest Adventure Maze interactive exhibit open through September 13, 2026, and the planned Expedition Rainforest: The Greensboro Biodome & Aquatic Rehabilitation and Conservation Center (ARCC), which is planned as a five-story Biodome and aquatic animal rehabilitation and conservation center with a Species Survival Plan breeding center for species such as sloths, toucans, and clouded leopards.
The leadership team includes CEO Glenn Dobrogosz; COO Beth Hemphill, CPA; VP of Creative Services Beth Almy; VP of Animal Health Taylor Gregory, DVM; VP of Animal Care & Welfare Jessica Hoffman-Balder; VP of Operations Mitch Inman; VP of Development Kathy Neff; VP of Education Martha Regester; VP of Finance & HR Bob Scheppegrell, CPA; VP of Innovative Technology & Interpretation Ron Settle; and VP of Conservation & Research Lindsey Zarecky.
Last updated July 17, 2026.
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