In the late 30s, it was located along the corridor entrance and included alligators and sometimes exotic pets, when their owners tired of them. It was redesigned and relocated 22 years ago. Now we concentrate on wildlife native to the Low Country or those which would have been here. Low Country encounters are educational programs which Amacher has designed for spring. A highlight of our recent visit was a bald eagle swooping to pluck a piece of moss right in front of inquisitive guests.
Some employees get to appreciate the flight of the bald eagles twice daily.
A Garden Room for Children is scheduled to open in April. It will contain pieces from the Brookgreen collection which appeal to young visitors, with special consideration of scale and proportion to suit children. The new space in a wing within the main garden will be laced with the original paths and walls that were created by Anna Hyatt Huntington. It will include theme gardens such as sunflower, butterfly, tropical, bear s den and a pool with fountains all of which will showcase sculpture related to the particular space. A pergola, butterfly house, perches, benches and steps with special plantings will engage and encourage children to play freely within the fully walled area.