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Upcoming Events at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
Riverbanks ZOOfari: Friday, September 29. Tickets are on sale now for Riverbanks’ premier party with a purpose. Stroll through the Zoo, sip on cool cocktails and sample cuisine from around the world. Plus, enjoy live music and bid on rare and unusual auction items, including one-of-a-kind experiences you can only find at River[...]
Technology Advances Zoo’s “Mane” Goal of Quality Care
Columbia, S.C. – Today, on World Lion Day, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden takes paws to celebrate the high-quality care that the animal and veterinary teams provide to the king of the jungle and all the Zoo’s residents. Many of the animals at Riverbanks are advancing into their golden years and require senior care, including Zuri […]
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Partners to Rehome Trafficked Turtles
Columbia, S.C. – In 2019, over 200 illegally obtained eastern box turtles were confiscated by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR). SCDNR partnered with the University of Georgia Savannah River Ecology Lab (SREL) to care for these turtles, providing a unique opportunity for graduate students at SREL. An $8,750 grant from Riverbanks Zoo […]
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Challenges Community to a Plastic Free Summer
Columbia, S.C. – Inspiring behavior changes, from watching wildlife in action to taking action to save wildlife, is a goal that Riverbanks Zoo and Garden works toward achieving with visitors every day. Today Riverbanks invites the entire community to step up to the challenge for a plastic-free summer to help protect our enviro[...]
Local Dominion Energy Employee is a Friend of the Rapids
Lenny Birt is no stranger to the outdoors. As an active member of Dominion Energy’s Employees in Action volunteer program, he spends countless hours cleaning the rapids of the Savannah River along the Georgia-South Carolina border. Birt, a North Augusta native and manager of electric operations and construction for Dominion En[...]
2023 CALENDAR UPDATE: Adventure is Closer Than You Think at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
Toucan Tuesdays Every Tuesday from June 6 to August 8, 2023 On select Tuesdays this summer, visitors to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden can get buy-one-get-one-free admission along with buy-one-get-one-free ICEEs when they bring two cans of nonperishable food for Harvest Hope Food Bank. New Adventures at an Old Favorite The Darnall W. and Susan F. […]
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Celebrates World Giraffe Day with a Nod to Outstanding Animal Care
Giraffes are a main draw at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, and World Giraffe Day on June 21, provides a great reason to celebrate and talk about these magnificent animals and the care needed to ensure their good health. The animal care team at Riverbanks is committed to providing the highest standards of care to the […]
Conservation Partnership Gives Head Start to Endangered Gopher Frogs
Columbia, S.C. – Riverbanks Zoo and Garden and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) once again partnered to provide a “head start” to the state-endangered gopher frog. As a result, 89 juvenile gopher frogs were released at a SCDNR facility. Add in a graduate student with fresh ideas and grant funding, and the […]
World Ocean Day at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Ready to Inspire Visitors to Make Waves for Conservation Kick Off Summer with a Visit to Riverbanks on World Ocean Day Columbia, S.C. – There are many reasons to celebrate World Ocean Day at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden on Thursday, June 8. From participating in ocean-themed activities and catching a sea[...]
Reservations for Purple Martin Tours are Officially Open for the 2023 Season
Lexington, SC – Wingard’s Market is excited to announce the official opening of the 2023 Purple Martin Tour Season on beautiful Lake Murray in Lexington, SC! The 2-hour guided boat tours will take place every Tuesday – Friday from June 27 – August 25. What: People will learn about the natural history of Purple Martins [&[...]
Take a Bite Out of Hunger and Save on Zoo Admission during Toucan Tuesdays
Columbia, S.C. – Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is excited to partner with Harvest Hope Food Bank for the return of Toucan Tuesdays. Beginning Tuesday, June 6, guests visiting Riverbanks will receive buy-one get-one admission to the park and buy-one get-one ICEEs with a donation of two cans (or bags and boxes) of non-perishable food items. […]
Local Gardening Enthusiasts Make Gift Toward Conservation Education
Richland PIO – Conservation education efforts of the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) recently received a generous boost from the Palmetto Garden Club of South Carolina. Members of the Palmetto Garden Club (PGC) recently presented RSWCD with a check for $9,000 to support K-12 conservation education in Rich[...]
