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From elephants and koalas to penguins and sharks, formal gardens to natural woodlands, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden promises new discoveries around every corner!

General Admission Rates | Hours of Operation | Directions & Maps | Hotel Accommodations | Animal Demonstrations & Other Things to Zoo

VISIT RIVERBANKS FOR AN AWARD-WINNING EXPERIENCE!
Voted Best Place to Take Your Children for the Afternoon
by readers of Palmetto Parent magazine
Voted Best Local Attraction
by readers of The State newspaper
Voted Best Day Trip
by readers of Charlotte Parent magazine
BOB (Best of the Best) Award for Best Day Trip
by Charlotte Magazine
Voted Most Family Friendly Day Trip Destination
by readers of Low Country Parent magazine
Runner Up for Most Family Friendly Day Trip Destination
by readers of Palmetto Parent magazine
Runner Up for Best Place for Family Fun
by readers of Palmetto Parent magazine
Named South Carolina's Top Field Trip Attraction
by Carolina Field Trips magazine
GENERAL ADMISSION RATES: (subject to change)
Adults $11.75
Children (3-12 years) $9.25
Children (2 and under) FREE
Military (with military ID) $10.75
Senior Citizens (ages 62 and up) $10.75
NEW Unlimited Daily Rides and Attractions Wristband (per visit per person)
***General admission not included with purchase of wristband.***
$20.00
e-Tickets Store - Buy Tickets Online Regular admission rates include entry to both the Zoo and the Botanical Garden. Tickets for special after-hours events (like Boo at the Zoo and Lights Before Christmas) are separate from daytime admission. Pets, food, beverages and coolers are not allowed in the park. Riverbanks is a smoke-free facility.
For group rates and information, please click here.
HOURS OF OPERATION: (subject to change)
Daily park hours: 9:00am-5:00pm.
Extended spring/summer weekend hours:
9:00am-6:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays (effective April 3 - October 9, 2010)
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is open every day except for Thanksgiving and Christmas days. Special closings may be announced.
DIRECTIONS & MAPS:
Riverbanks Main Entrance
500 Wildlife Parkway
just off I-126 at Greystone Blvd.
[ directions | map ]
[ Get Directions Via MapQuest ]
Riverbanks Garden Entrance
1300 Botanical Parkway
just off SC Highway 378 at I-20 and I-26
[ directions | map ]
Park Guide & Map
Park Map
* (as of September 2009)
*requires Adobe Reader*
For additional information, please call 803.779.8717.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:
-- Preferred Hotels --
Embassy Suites Hotel Radisson Hotel
ANIMAL DEMONSTRATIONS & OTHER THINGS TO ZOO: (subject to change)
Now you can enjoy unlimited fun things to Zoo all day long with the purchase of our NEW Unlimited Rides and Attractions Wristband for $20 per person - Includes unlimited carousel rides, pony rides, giraffe feeding, lorikeet feeding, children’s train rides, 3D Adventure Theater shows and Wild Adventures rock climbing! Wristbands available at the main Zoo entrance and inside the 3D Adventure Theater.
* Presentations are subject to change. Current schedules may be confirmed at any ticket booth.
** Attraction dates and times may vary and are subject to early closing due to weather. Current schedules may be confirmed at any ticket booth.
Amazing Animals Show*
@ 1:30pm

Stage located by Birdhouse
Aquarium Diving Demo*
@ 12:30pm

Inside aquarium at Indo-Pacific Coral Reef Tank
Gorilla Presentation*
@ 11:30am

Inside Gorilla Base Camp
Penguin Feeding*
@ 11:00am and 3:30pm

Inside Birdhouse at Penguin Exhibit

3-D Adventure Theater**
@ 10:00am-4:00pm daily

$3/show (ages 3 and up)

ALL-NEW 3D ADVENTURES COMING SOON:
SOS Planet / Pirate Story

Feed the Giraffes
at Giraffe Overlook**
@ 10:00am-1:30pm daily

$2/scoop
Feed the Lorikeets
at Koala Knockabout**
@ 10:00am-4:30pm daily

$2/cup of nectar
Ride the Endangered Species Carousel**
@ 9:00am-4:45pm daily

$2/ride
Ride the Ponies
at Riverbanks Farm**
@ 10:00am-3:00pm daily

$5/ride
Ride the Spots & Stripes Railroad**
(children's train ride)
@ 10:00am-4:30pm daily
$2/ride
Wild Adventures Climbing Wall** : 26-ft rock wall and coconut trees (weight restrictions – min. 40 lbs, max. 250 lbs)
@ 10:00am-4:30pm
1 climb - $3
2 climbs - $5
Kangaroo Walkabout**
@ 10:00am-4:00pm daily

free with admission
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500 Wildlife Parkway | Columbia, SC 29210 | 803.779.8717

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Association of Zoos & Aquariums
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