Riverbanks Zoo & Garden

Overview

Riverbanks Zoo & Garden is home to more than 2,000 magnificent and fascinating animals and one of the nation's most beautiful and inspiring botanical gardens. 

The lush 170-acre site features dynamic natural habitat exhibits, scenic river views, spectacular valley overlooks and significant historic landmarks.

For more than 30 years, Riverbanks has provided individuals, families and groups with a common place to connect with and learn about the world's wildlife and wild places.

Twice awarded the Governor's Cup for South Carolina's Most Outstanding Tourist Attraction, Riverbanks is the premier family choice for education and recreation in the Southeast.

Daily park hours: 9 am - 5 pm. Extended summer weekend hours: 9 am - 6 pm on Saturdays and Sundays ( April - Seotember). Open every day except for Thanksgiving and Christmas Days.

Top Ten Reasons to Visit Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
1. Riverbanks is home to more than 2,000 fascinating animals and 350 species from around the world
2. The zoo is a 170-acre site featuring dynamic natural habitat exhibits, scenic river views, spectacular valley overlooks and significant historic landmarks
3. Two new giraffes are now calling Riverbanks home.
4. HGTV listed Riverbanks as one of 20 great public gardens across America
5. Dramatic and themed gardens showcase more than 4,200 species of native and exotic plants
6. Visitors can ride to the Botanical Garden from the Zoo by tram or park at the entrance in West Columbia to enjoy the botanical buds and blooms before traveling down to the Zoo.
7. The Koala Knockabout is home to koalas, wallabies, Australian fish and reptiles.
8. Take a tour of the award-winning, 20,000-square-foot Aquarium/Reptile Complex. Amphibians, reptiles, fish and invertebrates are on display in four galleries.
9. Riverbanks was twice awarded the Governor's Cup for South Carolina's Most Outstanding Tourist Attraction
10. Riverbanks Botanical Garden has been named as one of 10 gardens that inspire by Horticulture magazine

Shop Riverbanks
THE ELEPHANT'S TRUNK GIFT SHOP:
We have an enormous selection of Riverbanks keepsakes!

THE BOOMERANG SHOPPE:
Shop here for creative gifts from Down Under.

THE GARDEN GATE:
Stop by for a unique garden treasure.

NDOKI GIFTS:
Enjoy your travels through Ndoki Forest and take home a souvenir from this unique retail location.

Offer Title	Offer Details	Start Date	End Date
Military Discount	$1 OFF admission with valid military ID.	06/28/2010	06/28/2011
Military Discount	$1 OFF admission with valid military ID.	06/28/2010	06/28/2011