Riverbanks Zoo Gears Up for 50th Anniversary Celebration
2024-02-11
Columbia, SC – Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, a beloved destination in Columbia, is gearing up to celebrate its 50th anniversary on April 25. As theContinue Reading
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Advances with “Bridge to the Wild” Project
2024-01-03
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden expresses sincere gratitude to Richland and Lexington County Councils and the citizens of the Midlands for their overwhelming support of theContinue Reading
Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo November 17 – January 14
2023-11-07
The all-new event is a fresh take on the holiday lights experience, shining a light on the beauty of nature and the importance of caringContinue Reading
Riverbanks makes care of aging animals is a priority
2023-08-15
On World Lion Day, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden celebrated the care the animal and veterinary teams provide to the king of the jungle and allContinue Reading
Zoo partners to rehome trafficked turtles
2023-08-02
In 2019, more than 200 illegally obtained eastern box turtles were confiscated by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR). SCDNR partnered with theContinue Reading
Riverbanks Zoo challenges community to a plastic free summer
2023-07-20
Inspiring behavior changes, from watching wildlife in action to taking action to save wildlife, is a goal that Riverbanks Zoo and Garden work toward achievingContinue Reading
Toucan Tuesdays return June 6
2023-05-31
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is partnering with Harvest Hope Food Bank for the return of Toucan Tuesdays. Beginning this Tuesday, June 6, guests visiting RiverbanksContinue Reading
World’s largest lizards to land new habitat
2023-05-10
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has announced the next step in Phase One of the Zoo’s Bridge to the Wild development project. A new, larger habitatContinue Reading
Riverbanks celebrates hatching of critically endangered birds
2023-05-08
The flock at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has announced its first-ever hatchings of two rare blue-billed curassows. The milestone comes on the heels of RiverbanksContinue Reading
Riverbanks planning expansion
2023-04-11
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will turn 50 April 25, 2024, and is launching a year-long countdown in April amid more zoo baby announcements, news forContinue Reading
Zoo to open new features March 2
2023-01-30
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will open the Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Aquarium & Reptile Conservation Center March 2. Thanks to the support ofContinue Reading