Visitor Information
Are you ready to plan your visit?
For hours, admission rates, directions and other general park information, check out our Visitor Information.
Plan Your Visit
From elephants and koalas to penguins and sharks, formal gardens to natural woodlands, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden promises new discoveries around every corner!
An Award-Winning
Experience
Experience
- Named One of America's Top 10 Zoosby TripAdvisor
- Voted Best Place to Take Out-of-Townersby readers of FreeTimes
- Voted Best Place to Take Your Childrenfor the Afternoonby readers of Palmetto Parent magazine
- Voted Best Local Attractionby readers of The State newspaper
- Voted Best Day Tripby readers of Charlotte Parent magazine
- BOB (Best of the Best) Awardfor Best Day Tripby Charlotte Magazine
- Voted Most Family FriendlyDay Trip Destinationby readers of Low Country Parent magazine
- Named South Carolina'sTop Field Trip Attractionby Carolina Field Trips magazine
Group Visits
Bringing a group of 15 or more?
The Group Visits page is just the place to find out about discounted admission rates, procedures and services.
Animal Demonstrations
From timed presentations to up-close animal encounters, there's so much to Zoo at Riverbanks.
View the list of scheduled Animal Demonstrations.
Adventure Tours
Get an inside look at some out-of-sight places!
Find out which Adventure Tours are available.
Other Things to Zoo
Maximize your visit with hands-on, interactive activities.
Check out our rides, attractions and Other Things to Zoo!
Guest Services
Need more help planning your visit?
Find out about park amenities and services, where to grab a bite or shop for souvenirs via our Guest Services page.
Signature Events
Each year Riverbanks hosts popular family-friendly events and fundraisers for grown-ups.
View our Signature Events page to learn more.
Plan a Private Event
Whether you are planning a company picnic or banquet, a family reunion or wedding, Riverbanks offers an array of wild places to host your event.
Allow us to help you Plan a Private Event.
