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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. Riverbanks has provided individuals, families and groups with a common place to connect with and learn about the world's wildlife and wild places.
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Admission Adults (13 and up) $13.95, Children (ages 2–12) $11.50, Children (younger than 2) free, Military (with military ID) $12.95, Senior Citizens (ages 62 and up) $12.95, group rate available for 15 or more
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cash only
Neighborhood
Northwest Columbia
Amenities
* Unlimited Daily Rides and Attractions Wristband** $20.00 * Adventure Tour available $22 members / $27 general public (per person) * Scout Programs * School Program contact Education Department at (803) 602-0803 Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm
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Parking: Lot

Good for Kids: Yes

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Joanna H.

01/18/2016

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Riverbanks Zoo was one of our favorite stops on our vacation! The animals looked healthy and happy and there were many exhibits to visit. The zoo was clean, the price was amazing, and it wasn't overly crowded. I loved how you could get so close to the giraffes and feed them. That was one of my favorite parts. :) We stayed for about 4 hours and really took everything in. I recommend this zoo to anyone who is planning a trip to the Columbia area. It will definitely be worth it!! If I ever have the opportunity, I will certainly visit again. :)

rlthomas

08/20/2013

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The Riverbanks Zoo is a hidden gem in the Columbia area, and has a much more polished look and a wider variety of exhibits (including many hands-on opportunities that the kids loved) than you would expect to find in a small city. It is definitely worth the trip.

goldceiling

07/23/2012

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one of the best zoos i've been...

one of the best zoos i've been to. it's not so obnoxiously large that you can't walk through it in an afternoon, but it's definitely not small either. it was a blast when i took my two kids. we all had so much fun. but minus one star for the columbia summer HEAT. bring water!

KD
Kasey D.

05/20/2012

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The security there are a bunch...

The security there are a bunch of jerks, especially the black guy and the horrible magician. Also, I think that Riverbanks might be a little on the racist side (check out who all of the janitors are and the people that serve food and compare it to the "regular" zoo staff). I think that if they actually hired people that were experienced and experts with animals instead of hiring friends and family, the animals might have a longer lifespan.

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Phone: (803) 779-8717

Address: 500 Wildlife Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29210

Website: http://www.riverbanks.org

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