Two Riverbanks Gorillas to Relocate to Dallas Zoo
2026-02-10
Two young gorillas born at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden are preparing for a major move this spring. Moyo and ZaKota, both born in 2018, willContinue Reading
Riverbanks Roars into 2026 with New Lions, Free Fridays, and Exciting Seasonal Events
2026-01-19
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is kicking off 2026 with the arrival of two young African lions, the return of Free Fridays for local residents, andContinue Reading
Congressman Joe Wilson Honors Miriam Atria in Congressional Record
2026-01-13
Congressman Joe Wilson of South Carolina recognized Miriam Atria in the Congressional Record on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, during the 119th Congress, honoring her distinguishedContinue Reading
Finlay Park Reopens After $25 Million Revitalization
2025-11-26
The City of Columbia celebrated the Grand Re-Opening of Finlay Park on November 15, marking the completion of a major revitalization project that restores oneContinue Reading
Huntington the Sea Turtle Returns to the Ocean
2025-11-26
On October 20, Riverbanks staff joined partners from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) and South Carolina State Parks to release a juvenileContinue Reading
Columbia to Reopen Finlay Park This Weekend
2025-11-13
COLUMBIA — The City of Columbia invites the community to celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of Finlay Park on Saturday, November 15 at 10 a.m. TheContinue Reading
Vickie Davis Named Executive Director of Capital City/Lake Murray Country
2025-11-13
COLUMBIA — Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) has announced the selection of Vickie Davis as its new Executive Director. Following a nationwide search, the CCLMCContinue Reading
State Museum to Celebrate Reopening of Art Gallery with Artist Homecoming 2025
2025-09-16
The South Carolina State Museum will host Artist Homecoming 2025: Vault to Vision, a two-day celebration September 25–26 marking the reopening of the Lipscomb ArtContinue Reading
Riverbanks Zoo Opens Saluda Skyride
2025-09-05
COLUMBIA – Riverbanks Zoo and Garden officially opened the Saluda Skyride on August 29, marking a major milestone in its Bridge to the Wild visionContinue Reading
North End of Riverfront Park to Reopen August 23
2025-08-18
COLUMBIA – The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department has announced that the north end of Riverfront Park (4122 River Drive) will reopen onContinue Reading
Regional Leaders Unveil New Riverfront Brand: 3RVRS
2025-08-05
COLUMBIA – On July 24, regional leaders from the Midlands Business Leadership Group (MBLG) and the River Alliance gathered at the Saluda Riverwalk to unveilContinue Reading