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

10/20/2026

What is torpor? 🐻

We all know and love Butch, our longtime resident grizzly bear. But did you know why he's so sleepy at this time of year? Cat/Bear Supervisor Anna is here to tell us about what torpor is, and what that means for Butch! 🐾

10/19/2026

To celebrate National Veterinary Technician Week, we're taking you behind the scenes with our vet techs Morgan and Lisa here at Riverbanks! 🩺

Vet techs are a vital part of our Riverbanks team, from assisting with animal procedures to providing preventative care and participating in husbandry training. This is just a snapshot of a day in their life, but their role goes far beyond what a single video can show! Their knowledge extends across the diverse range of species and animal personalities, and every week is a new challenge. We're so grateful for their dedication, hard work, and compassionate care! 🐷🦏🐨

10/18/2026

Boo at the Zoo has officially begun, and it’s no trick what a treat it is this year! 🎃

From general admission to special bundles like the Trick-or-Treat Dinner Party, there’s a perfect experience for your family. 👻 Capacity each night is limited — get your tickets before they ghost you at riverbanks.org/events/boo-at-the-zoo 🍬

Boo at the Zoo is officially TONIGHT! 🥳 Trick-or-treat throughout the Zoo amid spook-tacular decorations, enjoy the thri...
10/16/2026

Boo at the Zoo is officially TONIGHT! 🥳 Trick-or-treat throughout the Zoo amid spook-tacular decorations, enjoy the thrill of Ray's Moonlight Magic, and get your skeleton shaking with the Eeky Freaky DJ! From general admission to bundles like the Trick-or-Treat Dinner Party, there's an option perfect for your family. Grab your costumes and come on down! 🍬

Thanks to our sponsors like T-Mobile T-Fiber who make this possible. 👻 Don't let your tickets ghost you — claim yours today! riverbanks.org/events/boo-at-the-zoo

10/15/2026

A little flamingo flamboyance moment for your Thursday morning! 🦩

Our Animal Care and Veterinary teams are always hard at work keeping our animals happy and healthy. Recently, in the morning hours before opening, a team effort came together for health checks on our whole flamingo crew! 🦩

Boo at the Zoo is lurking right around the corner, filled with tricks, treats, and spooky season fun! 👻Capacity is limit...
10/14/2026

Boo at the Zoo is lurking right around the corner, filled with tricks, treats, and spooky season fun! 👻

Capacity is limited for this spook-tacular, presented by Prisma Health Children's Hospital — check out our ticket options, from general admission to special bundles like the Trick-or-Treat Dinner Party, and get yours today! riverbanks.org/events/boo-at-the-zoo

10/11/2026

Animals across Riverbanks are getting into the October spirit with pumpkin snacks (or snacks inside pumpkins!) 🎃

Need a little help getting into the spooky season spirit? Get your Boo at the Zoo tickets today at riverbanks.org 👻

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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