Friday, February 21
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Free Fridays
@ 9:00am–5:00pm
@ 9:00am–5:00pm
Residents of Richland and Lexington counties will receive free admission to the park every Friday during the months of January and February. Guests will be asked to provide a valid driver’s license, property tax statement, or vehicle registration as proof of residency.
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
6 hours ago
Extra showers 🌧 really do bring out the flowers 🌷
Check out this mix of tulip gentle giants in the Zoo's main plaza- they're a beautiful start to a quickly approaching spring! ... See moreSee less
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Gorgeous!
Nice 3D
Cindy Boyd Hall let's go see them soon!
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
1 day ago
🌧 Raining days always make us think of gorillas 😂🦍Gorillas don't like getting caught in the rain either... 🌧 Our keepers spotted the family troop as they were heading inside to avoid a spring downpour. This... ... See moreSee less
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What a cute video 😍. Always thought that they loved the rain. Such cute face expressions.
One of my favorite videos!
Love this
Still one of my favs!
One of my fav videos ever!
I love that video. They are such a great species. I could watch them all day long.
Love those gorillas!
We drove there yesterday from Charlotte. Great place and my 4 year old daughter had an amazing time.
Cenzoo is so Amazing Truly My Favorite I Miss him so very much!
Thinking of gorillas a lot this winter.
Same face I make when I get caught in the rain...😬
Still my favorite video!!
The expressions on their faces🤣🦍
This is hilarious . Thanks for reposting it
They’re not having it! 😂
Be sure to watch the short video....so cute!
So funny.
Will never not be funny!
Joshua Wilsey this is super sute
Trish Bryan
Jessica Fortune Turner
Cassie Puckett💜
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
2 days ago
Happy President's Day everyone, Riverbanks is open from 9am-5pm today.
Come out and enjoy warm weather and say hi to our mob (aka our group of meerkats) 😂
📸:Sarah Jane Moore Photography ... See moreSee less
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This little guy was so funny, every time I went to take a picture of him he would turn his head the other way 😂. I love these little guys ❤️
They are favorites . And we enjoy ALL of Riverbanks animals, but these little guys are totally irresistible.
Love the meerkats!
They had me in stitches!
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
3 days ago
♻️ We are hosting a FREE recycling drop-off for Lexington and Richland County residents. Riverbanks has partnered with Lexington and Richland Counties, the City of Columbia, and Keep the Midlands Beautiful for the 2nd annual Wild About Recycling event on Saturday, February 29.
Last year, more than 520 vehicles passed through the Wild About Recycling drop-off. Residents are encouraged to arrive early. Vehicles should enter the drop-off area from Greystone Boulevard and proceed to Rivermont Drive. Volunteers will be on hand to assist with traffic flow. ... See moreSee less
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Batteries? Have a ton of AA batteries from changing smoke detector batteries.
Great idea. Thank you so much☆
Paint?
Mark, I know we’ve got some stuff we could get rid of...
Matt Eggert
Deidra Brazell
Ryan Grimes
Christine Napolitano the grease
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
4 days ago
Planning on giving someone special an orchid this Valentine's Day weekend- watch this quick video first! We'll give you #TheDirt on orchids in less than 2 minutes, you can time us 🤣🌸 ... See moreSee less
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Tony Chuco
IMPORTANT: Only apply water to the substrate and NOT to the foliage. Watering the leaves will cause pools to accumulate and eventually crown rot which will kill your orchid.
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
5 days ago
💖 Mike, the Nubian goat, is wondering if these puns goat out of hand yet.... #VDayPunOff
📸: Farmyard Keepers ... See moreSee less
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We enjoyed the time with this sweet lady ❤️. She told us all kinds of things about the goats. Very friendly animals and we will be back to see them all again 😊.
That’s cute!
Mike is a cutie !!!
Love it!💘❤️
He's still cute!
Oh I Miss Mike so Much Miss Y'All I worked along with at RBZ My SC Peep's are Amazing
Aww, Mike chewed on my pants today 🤣
Maeve Egan it’s so cute
Wynne Speaks Sisk just saw your new additions and then this popped up.
Fun!
Maddie Barnes - just for you 😘
Mike!!! ❤❤❤❤🐐❤🐐❤❤❤❤
Charity Betts has to show you this cute little goat 😂
What does he drink Sweet Goa-Tea ? 😂
That's Baaad 😂
Olivia Dare White Mariah Pardee Erica Greer Lybrand how freaking cute
Amylynn McDevitt Thought of the McDevitt family when I saw this.
Jessica Brown
Brian Thomason
Rebecca Watson thought of you
Cole Smith
J.r. Warren
Kaitlin Hodson JaLisa Jade Drayton
Sarah Parker
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
5 days ago
🐨🌿 Lottie loves you.........calyptus!
Happy Valentine's Day everyone 💘 #VDayPunOff ... See moreSee less
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I just love watching them eat 😍. Hope everyone has a great Valentine's day.
Love 💕 these little ones!!
I NEED to come back to see Lottie!
And we love Lottie! ❤
One of The cutest things I’ve ever seen!!
I was waiting for something like, "She loves you a Lottie!" ❤
Lottie loves Lottie!!😘😘😘
Can't wait to see Lottie again!!
Jason Block 😘💗💕
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
5 days ago
💝 Happy Valentine's Day from 🐷Harper, 🐷Hank, and 🐷Harvey!
#VDayPunOff
📸 : Farmyard Keepers ... See moreSee less
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They’re getting so big! Happy Valentines Day guys.
Happy Valentines day
Happy Valentine’s Day, Riverbanks!
Great combination...hogs and kisses!! ❤
HAPPY VALENTINE'S
Omg I was just about to tag Hallie ! You need to make a valentines card with her on it next year!
They are so big now!
More of God's precious creatures! 🥰
❤❤❤🤣
Terisa Seckel Davids
Hallie Shannon
Roxana Chavis Brygger this is what I was telling you about today.
Juan Vega
Stuart Barfield
Sarah Graham
Sherida Downs
Katie Fauci
Kaitlin Hodson
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
6 days ago
Bring your tweetheart to Riverbanks for Valentine's Day!
Not only is it FREE Friday (for Richland & Lexington County residents), but we have some feathered fun planned. On Friday, February 14 from 9am-1pm join a guided bird walk to take part in the Great Backyard Bird Count!
We've teamed up with Audubon South Carolina and South Carolina Wildlife Federation to take part in this popular citizen science event. Guided walks will meet in the Zoo's Main Plaza. ... See moreSee less
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Such beautiful birds. Very well taken care of 💓. This was on our visit last Friday and I didn't want to leave them.
Will you be open Mon? (Presidents’ Day)
I love early mornings before the Zoo opens :)
My favorite place to stop!
Wish York county was free!
I’ve never understood why you don’t reward the people who drive the farthest with free admission on these days. We have to drive over 3 hours round trip to see the zoo.
Circa 2013. Love Riverbanks!
Can you include Kershaw county in your free days?
This is one i took a few years ago
Wish it was free for calhoun county residents too... would love to go
Katie Ware bird walk?
Beautiful!
it is free for us as it gets our tax support.. it is worth the drive, folks.
Justin Secosky I wish we could go!!! 🥰
Kaitie Counts beautiful :)
Brantley Doster next year, tweetheart 😉 lol
Johnny Slater Brooke and I may go tomorrow
Maggie Dowen up for this tomorrow?
Brittany Lee Lambert lets go
Tracie Warren
Tiffany Starnes, read the head line, Bring your Tweetheart ❤️
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
1 week ago
🦍Welcome Lexington County Library to our TROOP!
Now through April 30 you can drop your used cell phones at any Lexington County Library location. These donated devices will raise funds to help save gorillas in the wild! Through this campaign we can work together to make a greater impact for gorillas.
We accept any smartphones, cell phones, ipods, ipads, tablets and mp3 players as well as the chargers and accessories that come with them. #savingspecies ... See moreSee less
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
1 week ago
Meet Herman, the colorful masterpiece made entirely out of debris collected from river and beach clean-ups.
This larger-than-life loggerhead sea turtle has an important message to address- marine debris! Herman literally embodies the plastic pollution epidemic, making him an ideal ocean ambassador for this ugly issue.
Help us to turn the tide on marine debris and keep our oceans plastic free. Do your part by reducing your use of single use plastics with reusable bags, bottles, and straws or simply #skipthestraw. Next time you see Herman, snap a selfie with him and share how you're helping to be a #forcefornature
📸: Larry Cameron ... See moreSee less
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I literally just talked about him with my art students. We were learning about found art and I told them about him and some kids remembered him! They thought it was super cool that he’s made out of trash!
We will do our part but no good if the world doesn’t follow suite! The cruise industry dumps tons of trash into our oceans and the boats just get bigger and bigger!
We love how he created such a master piece ❤️. Had to get a picture of the other side of it to. Would love to make one like this one.
Just posted some pics of him yesterday from Sunday! The kids are enamored with him 😊
Janet Robinson Deason! Want to go to the zoo once you've rested up?
Nora Sullivan
Wayne Mccoy
Keith Kirkland
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
1 week ago
🐦 Calling all Love Birds and Bird Nerds! 💘
Riverbanks has teamed up with Audubon South Carolina and South Carolina Wildlife Federation for the 23rd Annual Great Backyard Bird Count! This popular citizen science event engages birdwatchers from across the globe in tracking bird species to create a real-time snapshot of bird populations.
Last year, more than 160,000 participants submitted their bird observations online, creating the largest instantaneous snapshot of global bird populations ever recorded!
Anyone can take part in the Great Backyard Bird Count from anywhere in the world between Feb 14-17. Find out more here: gbbc.birdcount.org
Or join us at Riverbanks Zoo on Friday, February 14 from 9am-1pm. Bring your tweetheart to take part in a guided bird walk or spend some time learning bird watching tips from wildlife experts to take home and explore your own backyard! ... See moreSee less
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I only see one. Are there any more in that picture?
Curtys
Paul Duggan
Grace Marie Ward
Adam Caban