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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

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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 Carolina, …

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Sep 15, 2024
Very disappointing! We brought my 3 yr old granddaughter for her 1st zoo experience. We were disappointed that none of the concessions were open except the one in the front. Also in the petting zoo … Full review by Sharon G
Aug 11, 2024
This is a great zoo with many different animals and mostly shaded walking trails for hot days. It is on the pricier side to get in. It would be nice if the Carousel, Pony Ride, Petting Zoo etc did… Full review by Kristi S
Jul 14, 2024
This is a great place for a family with younger kids to go. The water park is great fun for them to cool off. A plus. They are great about refilling water bottle you get there. Full review by Denise C
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is considered to be among the best attractions not only in Columbia but also South Carolina. Established in 1974, …
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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
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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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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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Wear your swimming trunks, and look for the rope that swings from a tree out over the river à la Tarzan
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The easiest way to get to the Botanical Garden is to hop aboard one of the free trams
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It features animals from throughout the world, exotic plants
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Combining a full-sized zoological park and botanical garden
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Get spellbound as you stroll through these gardens that changes as per the season and will please your eye with amazing blooms
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You can hand-feed the colorful birds from small cups of fruit nectar
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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
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Stop by the saluda factory interpretive center for more information about the site's history and its connection to the civil war
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Families can fill a full day with such attractions for kids as a train ride, carousel, ropes course, and pony rides
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Riverbanks zoo & garden is open for visitors of all ages throughout the year
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You wouldn't expect to find enjoyable climbs at the riverbanks zoo area
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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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