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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

www.riverbanks.org

4.6/5

(3K) · Zoo in Columbia, United States

500 Wildlife Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29210

Opens in 21 mins

Days of week	Open hours
Wednesday	9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday	9 AM - 5 PM
Friday	9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday	9 AM - 5 PM
Sunday	9 AM - 5 PM
Monday	9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday	9 AM - 5 PM

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The Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is a 170-acre zoo, aquarium, and botanical garden located along the Saluda River in Columbia, South …

Reviews

Tripadvisor

4.6/5 · 2,973 reviews

5-star

47%

4-star

22%

3-star

17%

2-star

7%

1-star

7%

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May 30, 2025

The Zoo was at one time a great value, pleasant experience including the on-site eating establishments. Today it is just a shell of its once glory and very much over priced in all aspects. Exhibits…Full review by Big A

May 22, 2025

So, I wish I had noticed the fact that the penguins weren't going to be viewable & that some of the animals were no longer there. Couldn't find several of monkeys & otters. I will say that the garden…Full review by tinkerbsb

Apr 28, 2025

Living in Columbia it’s a good thing to get out and explore the area. There really is a lot to do! One of our family favourites is visiting the Riverbanks Zoo and gardens. I highly recommend getting …Full review by Alexandria L

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Yelp

4.3/5 · 400 reviews

Yellowpages

3.5/5 · 4 reviews

Articles

Riverbanks Zoo is a sprawling sanctuary that houses a diverse array of more than 3,000 animals, collectively representing over 350 dis…

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is considered to be among the best attractions not only in Columbia but also South Carolina. Established in 1974, …

Combining a full-sized zoological park and botanical garden, Riverbanks Zoo & Garden is open for visitors of all ages throughout the ye…

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Facts

Opened:April 25, 1974

Located:Columbia and West Columbia, South Carolina United States

Owner:Rich-Lex Riverbanks Park Special Purpose District

Annual visitors:1+ million

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Cost for a year to get in.

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I only went for 1 day. Check their website.

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Answer by CaribMark · Jul 8, 2024

Q:

Do you have strollers for rent

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Do I have strollers for rent? I don’t but but maybe the zoo does. You need to ask them. I’m not the owner

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Answer by Alex S · Jul 1, 2022

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Do you have disabled scotters available

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I don't work for Riverbanks, but do recall seeing scooters available for rent.

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Answer by Charlie J · May 10, 2022

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Do you offer a military, senior, or group discount, or a special discount day?

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Riverbanks offers discounts to military families with military ID ($ plus tax) and seniors over age 62 ($ plus tax).

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Highlights

The aquarium which houses species like Galápagos

It features animals from throughout the world, exotic plants and plentiful concessions

Riverbanks Zoo & Garden is open for visitors of all ages throughout the year

Tips

Wear your swimming trunks, and look for the rope that swings from a tree out over the river à la Tarzan

The easiest way to get to the Botanical Garden is to hop aboard one of the free trams

It features animals from throughout the world, exotic plants

Combining a full-sized zoological park and botanical garden

Get spellbound as you stroll through these gardens that changes as per the season and will please your eye with amazing blooms

You can hand-feed the colorful birds from small cups of fruit nectar

There are also a number of animal demonstrations where visitors can have the rare experiences of a penguin feeding

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Family events include activities such as a safari scavenger hunt and pizza night

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At riverbanks, you can even feed the giraffes lettuce that is provided for a small fee

Stop by the saluda factory interpretive center for more information about the site's history and its connection to the civil war

Families can fill a full day with such attractions for kids as a train ride, carousel, ropes course, and pony rides

Riverbanks zoo & garden is open for visitors of all ages throughout the year

You wouldn't expect to find enjoyable climbs at the riverbanks zoo area

Visitors interested in an interactive experience can feed the giraffes and lorikeets or spend some time in the kangaroo enclosure

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Popular exhibits include the reptile aquarium, which houses species like galápagos tortoises and komodo dragons

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