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
Collaboration leads to ADA-compliant trail, shelter
2023-05-10
The Richland County Conservation Commission recently collaborated with the Friends of Harbison State Forest and other agencies to help create an Americans with Disabilities Act-compliantContinue Reading
SC Philharmonic Chamber Crawl
2023-05-09
The SC Philharmonic held their inaugural Chamber Crawl 5k run/walk on Thursday, May 4 at Saluda Shoals. Starting at 4pm the park was full ofContinue Reading
Big Fishing Means Big Economic Impact
2023-05-09
From XVI World Bass Championship to Bassmaster Elite Series, and Major League Fishing’s Bass Pro Tour – Lake Murray is The Top Fishing Destination PhotoContinue Reading
Riverbanks celebrates hatching of critically endangered birds
2023-05-08
The flock at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has announced its first-ever hatchings of two rare blue-billed curassows. The milestone comes on the heels of RiverbanksContinue Reading
It’s Time to Register for the Lake Murray Patriotic Boat Parade
2023-05-03
This year’s theme is “Red, White, Blue and You”. Prizes: 1st place $400, 2nd place $300, 3rd place $200, and 4th place $100. 12:30 PM:Continue Reading
Why Make a Float Plan?
2023-05-03
By Linda L. Warren, FSO – Public Affairs, Flotilla 12-3 Lake Murray Every year we read or hear about a fisherman who has gone missingContinue Reading
Miriam Atria recognized for 40 Years of Service
2023-04-28
Representatives Nathan Ballentine, Paula Rawl Calhoon, and former Representative Chip Huggins presented Miriam Atria with a House Resolution from the South Carolina General Assembly “ToContinue Reading
Riverbanks planning expansion
2023-04-11
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will turn 50 April 25, 2024, and is launching a year-long countdown in April amid more zoo baby announcements, news forContinue Reading
Zoo to open new features March 2
2023-01-30
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will open the Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Aquarium & Reptile Conservation Center March 2. Thanks to the support ofContinue Reading
Richland County Recreation Commission Announces Tennis Center Grand Reopening
2022-09-26
The Richland County Recreation Commission (RCRC) announces the RCRC Tennis Center Grand Re-Opening on Tuesday, September 27 at 10:00 AM at the Richland County TennisContinue Reading