Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Riverbanks is home to over 3,000 animals and one of the nation’s most beautiful botanical gardens.

💦 Changes ahead for the Splash Zones! 💦Through Monday, September 7th (Labor Day), the AFLAC Splash Zone and Li'l Sprouts...
08/29/2026

💦 Changes ahead for the Splash Zones! 💦

Through Monday, September 7th (Labor Day), the AFLAC Splash Zone and Li'l Sprouts Splash Zone will operate as normal.

🚨 New for 2026! 🚨 After September 7th, AFLAC Splash Zone and Li’l Sprouts will be open Saturdays and Sundays. The final day of the season will be Sunday, September 27. After this, both splashpads will be closed until next spring.

Thanks for making a splash with us! Find out more about Waterfall Junction at riverbanks.org/botanical-garden/waterfall-junction

Meera the cinereous vulture checking in — have you bought your ZOOfari tickets yet? 👀You won't want to miss our biggest ...
08/27/2026

Meera the cinereous vulture checking in — have you bought your ZOOfari tickets yet? 👀

You won't want to miss our biggest party with a purpose! 🥂 Enjoy cocktails, cuisine, and an unforgettable evening benefitting conservation at Riverbanks and beyond. Reserve your tickets today at riverbanks.org/events/zoofari.

Don't forget — only a few days left for College Student BOGO Days! ⌛ 🪪 Through this Sunday, August 30th, show your valid...
08/26/2026

Don't forget — only a few days left for College Student BOGO Days! ⌛

🪪 Through this Sunday, August 30th, show your valid college or university student ID at the ticket booth to get buy one, get one tickets. Not a college student but know one? Share this with them to make sure they don't miss out!

Don't wait, bring the whole herd down for a WILD start to your semester! 🦒🦒

It may be Monday, but we're feline good! 🦁It's another beautiful week at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden — get your tickets to...
08/24/2026

It may be Monday, but we're feline good! 🦁

It's another beautiful week at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden — get your tickets today at www.riverbanks.org.

Looking for fun weekend plans for a good cause? 🦏Join the Riverbanks chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers ...
08/22/2026

Looking for fun weekend plans for a good cause? 🦏

Join the Riverbanks chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) next week on Saturday, August 29th at Craft Axe Throwing in Columbia for Axe Throws for Rhinos!

Next Saturday, proceeds all day from both the Downtown Columbia and Lexington Craft Axe locations will directly benefit rhino conservation. From 6:00-8:00PM at the Downtown location, AAZK will be having a silent auction and raffle. Proceeds from that fundraiser will go directly to rhino conservation!

No need to be an axe-pert... Just have fun knowing you're benefitting rhino conservation around the world! 🦏

Something's hoppening in Kangaroo Walkabout.... a new wallaby has leapt into town! 🦘 Pez just celebrated his first birth...
08/21/2026

Something's hoppening in Kangaroo Walkabout.... a new wallaby has leapt into town! 🦘

Pez just celebrated his first birthday and is currently the smallest of our wallabies. As a tammar wallaby, he'll continue to grow for about another year, but only reach up to 15-20 lbs. He may be little, but he's already finding a big place in our hearts!

Come say hello to Pez and all of his kangaroo and wallaby neighbors! He's most active in the morning hours - save time at the gate and get your tickets ahead at www.riverbanks.org.

Do you remember the first time you encountered a giraffe up close? 🦒Meeting our giraffes face-to-face isn't just about t...
08/20/2026

Do you remember the first time you encountered a giraffe up close? 🦒

Meeting our giraffes face-to-face isn't just about the quick snack — it's about creating meaningful connections with an at-risk species and inspiring lifelong care for conservation. We are proud to continue inspiring the next generation of wild adventures thanks to Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation's support of our Giraffe Overlook. Here's to many lifelong conservationists inspired right here at Riverbanks! 🌎

Tell us about your favorite Riverbanks memories with the giraffes — bonus points for pics! ⬇️

📣 Calling all college students — kick your semester off right with a BOGO deal just for you! 🎉Today through August 30, s...
08/20/2026

📣 Calling all college students — kick your semester off right with a BOGO deal just for you! 🎉

Today through August 30, show your valid college or university student ID at the ticket booth and get buy one get one FREE general admission! Tickets must be purchased on-site.

Grab a friend (or a whole herd) and start your school year with a WILD adventure! 🦒

🐞 We won't beetle 'round the bush: if you love butterflies, bees, and pollinators of all kinds, we have your weekend pla...
08/19/2026

🐞 We won't beetle 'round the bush: if you love butterflies, bees, and pollinators of all kinds, we have your weekend plans!

Want to contribute to research about pollinators in the southeast? Join us in the Botanical Garden on Saturday, August 22nd from 9 AM-1 PM for the Great Southeast Pollinator Census! 🐝

Check in with our team under the brick pavilion at the end of the walled garden, nearest to the Saluda Skyride, and we'll provide everything you need. You'll even learn a thing or two about attracting pollinators to your very own garden!

🦋 See you in the Botanical Garden on the 22nd!

Address

500 Wildlife Pkwy
Columbia, SC
29210

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18037798717

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