Riverbanks Zoo Announces Free Fridays, New Giraffe, and 2025 Events
2025-02-09
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is kicking off 2025 with the return of Free Fridays and the introduction of a new giraffe, Tahini. Free Fridays, aContinue Reading
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Unveils Fall and Winter Events Lineup
2024-10-22
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has announced an exciting lineup of fall and winter events, featuring adult-oriented programs, Halloween festivities, conservation initiatives, and the return ofContinue Reading
Exciting Collaboration: Doug Tallamy’s Presentation – A Chickadee’s Guide to Gardening
2024-02-21
Wingard’s Market is delighted to announce a special collaboration with Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, bringing renowned author and expert Doug Tallamy for an exclusive presentation.Continue Reading
Riverbanks Zoo Gears Up for 50th Anniversary Celebration
2024-02-11
Columbia, SC – Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, a beloved destination in Columbia, is gearing up to celebrate its 50th anniversary on April 25. As theContinue Reading
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Advances with “Bridge to the Wild” Project
2024-01-03
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden expresses sincere gratitude to Richland and Lexington County Councils and the citizens of the Midlands for their overwhelming support of theContinue Reading
Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo November 17 – January 14
2023-11-07
The all-new event is a fresh take on the holiday lights experience, shining a light on the beauty of nature and the importance of caringContinue Reading
Riverbanks makes care of aging animals is a priority
2023-08-15
On World Lion Day, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden celebrated the care the animal and veterinary teams provide to the king of the jungle and allContinue Reading
Zoo partners to rehome trafficked turtles
2023-08-02
In 2019, more than 200 illegally obtained eastern box turtles were confiscated by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR). SCDNR partnered with theContinue Reading
Riverbanks Zoo challenges community to a plastic free summer
2023-07-20
Inspiring behavior changes, from watching wildlife in action to taking action to save wildlife, is a goal that Riverbanks Zoo and Garden work toward achievingContinue Reading
Toucan Tuesdays return June 6
2023-05-31
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is partnering with Harvest Hope Food Bank for the return of Toucan Tuesdays. Beginning this Tuesday, June 6, guests visiting RiverbanksContinue Reading
World’s largest lizards to land new habitat
2023-05-10
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has announced the next step in Phase One of the Zoo’s Bridge to the Wild development project. A new, larger habitatContinue Reading