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
LEGO® Exhibit Coming to Riverbanks Botanical Garden
2025-09-11
COLUMBIA — Beginning September 14, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will welcome guests to experience Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks, an award-winning, record-breakingContinue 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
Summer’s Still Wild at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden!
2025-07-30
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is keeping the fun rolling into late summer with a fresh lineup of events, new animal residents, and even a chanceContinue Reading
Toucan Tuesdays Return to Riverbanks Zoo
2025-06-04
Bring a Can, Get a Deal — and Help a Neighbor in Need Starting this Tuesday, June 10, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is bringing backContinue Reading
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