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Please Note
VISITOR ALERT:
Waterfall Junction will close at 4:30pm on Saturday, August 13 in preparation for a private event.
Li’l Sprouts Splash Zone will be open through Labor Day Weekend. The Aflac Splash Zone will remain closed for the season as we work to install a new and improved surface.
Aquarium-Reptile Complex is currently closed for renovations and expected to re-open this fall.
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
1 day ago
#DYK king penguins are the second largest penguin species in the world? They often grow to be 3 feet tall and weigh in at 25-35 pounds! Their diets include fish, krill and squid.
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
3 days ago
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Watch: Gorilla's sliding entrance stuns zoo visitors and goes viral - CNN Video
Watch: Gorilla's sliding entrance stuns zoo visitors and goes viral - CNN Video
A TikTok video of a sliding gorilla giving a zoo visitor a "butt lift" has gone viral with over 70 million views. CNN's Jeanne Moos talked to the woman who has made the term "Gorilla slide" a "thing."Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Google PlusShare on Linked InShare by Email
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
3 days ago
Today is World Lion Day!🦁
Our male lion Zuri, will soon be 18 years old, 16 of which he has spent with us here at Riverbanks Zoo! Females Lindelani and Thabisa, our 7 year old sisters, have been Riverbanks residents for 5 years now.
Like most cats our lions spend most of their day resting, however, they do enjoy the enrichment of tearing into boxes filled with their favorite food, steak!
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is at Columbia Museum of Art.
4 days ago
Help support our partners at Columbia Museum of Art this Friday as you explore nature-themed art in the Boyd Plaza. Some pieces you will see were created by our own Riverbanks residents! Galleries close at 7:30 and admission if FREE!
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Family Fun Night (Aug 12, 2022 5:00PM) | Columbia Museum of Art
Family Fun Night (Aug 12, 2022 5:00PM) | Columbia Museum of Art
Friday, August 12, 2022 - 17:00 - Head to Boyd Plaza for an evening of outdoor family fun inspired by the themes of nature in the exhibitions In the Shadow of Monet: Giverny and American Impressionism and Amanda McCavour: Bright Little Day Stars. We welcome special guests from Riverbanks Zoo and Gar...Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Google PlusShare on Linked InShare by Email
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
1 week ago
Attention Guests:
Tomorrow, Friday, August 5th, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will close at 4:00pm in preparation for Brew at the Zoo.
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
1 week ago
Yesterday we celebrated Mr. Boa’s 30th birthday! Being a part of our animal ambassador program, you may have met Mr. Boa out roaming around the park with staff.
Keepers say he makes the perfect animal ambassador because he is so calm and doesn’t mind being handled by our trained zoo employees.
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
2 weeks ago
Today is International Golden Lion Tamarin Day!
Riverbanks is home to four GLTs: Mico, Ava, Paulo and Cheeto
These orange furred, Brazilian natives are facing extinction due to centuries of deforestation and more recently outbreaks of yellow fever.
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
2 weeks ago
Riverbanks is happy to introduce our three new male meerkats! These little guys are curious, playful and excited to meet you! After completing a 30 day quarantine they will be joining our female Lily on exhibit starting this week!
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
2 weeks ago
We are so excited to bring you Greg Keys and Company as this year's entertainment for Brew at the Zoo!🍻 Tickets are still available so be sure to grab yours here: www.riverbanks.org/events/brew-at-the-zoo
Don't miss out on the coolest suds sippin' safari of the year!🦁🐻🐨
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Riverbanks Zoo & Garden :: Columbia, South Carolina
Riverbanks Zoo & Garden :: Columbia, South Carolina
One of America's best zoos, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is home to more than 2,000 animals and one of the nation's most inspiring botanical gardens.Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Google PlusShare on Linked InShare by Email
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is at Riverbanks Zoo.
2 weeks ago
Today is Global Tiger Day!🐯
Our Amur tiger, Koshka, is 17 years old making her one of the oldest females in The Association of Zoos and Aquariums population! A true testament to the care provided by the Animal Keeper and Vet staff.
Amur, or Siberian, Tigers are the largest living cat in the world. In the wild this subspecies of tiger ranges through eastern Russia, Manchuria and Korea.
Though still endangered, global efforts have shown forward progress in a rebounding tiger population for a number of keys sites around the world!
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
3 weeks ago
Here are just a few of the craft brewers that will be joining us for this year's Brew at the Zoo!🍻 Tickets are still available, so be sure to purchase yours here: www.riverbanks.org/events/brew-at-the-zoo
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Brew at the Zoo 2022 Brewers
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3 weeks ago
Curator of herpetology, Sean Foley, gave a venomous snake demo to paramedic students visiting from Midlands Technical College. One of the many ways Riverbanks continues educate in order to create connections, inspire action, and impact conservation!
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