Riverbanks Zoo & Garden :: Columbia, South Carolina

Private Events

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.

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Help Riverbanks Win

You can help Riverbanks win Newsweek Readers' Choice Best Zoo. Vote daily now through May 8th!

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Our Vision for the Future

Learn about Riverbanks’ vision that will transform the Zoo and Garden, boost the economy, add jobs and enhance quality of life in our community.

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Enter to Win the Safari of a Lifetime

Win a 13 day/12-night trip for 2 to Botswana, July 17-29, 2025, hosted by Riverbanks Zoo and Garden’s President & CEO, Tommy Stringfellow.

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Riverbanks Backstage

Get an inside look at animal care, meet some of your favorite animals, and learn about the Zoo’s efforts to protect endangered species!

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Wild Gift Idea

Show your mom she’s head and shoulders above the rest by symbolically adopting from our beloved herd of giraffes. Order by May 5 to guarantee delivery in time for Mother’s Day!

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Race for Conservation

Make tracks to Riverbanks for a wild 5K race on May 17 at 7:15am. Advanced registration only.

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Sniff, swirl, sip, and support conservation

An evening of elegance and exploration where guests can sample hand-selected wines and light bites in one of the nation's most beautiful and inspiring gardens.

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Welcome to Riverbanks

Private Events

Help Riverbanks Win

Our Vision for the Future

Enter to Win the Safari of a Lifetime

Riverbanks Backstage

Wild Gift Idea

Race for Conservation

Sniff, swirl, sip, and support conservation