Riverbanks Zoo & Garden

803-779-8717
500 Wildlife Pkwy
Columbia, SC 29210
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Business Information

Zoos, Botanical Gardens, Arboretums
Landscaping

Customer Reviews (17 reviews)

DaniellesDad

on Citysearch Apr 23, 2010
We went to Riverbank in early April and found the facility to be clean and well kept. The habitats were very natural and the animals were very active. The weather was perfect with a high of about 75 degrees. Perfect zoo... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Apr 08, 2009
The cost to enter the zoo was a little high, so I expected to have a great experience. To our amazement, all the animals that were actually ... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Nov 27, 2008
Riverbanks Zoo has Christmas light display but do not be fooled by their advertisement about it being the only place in town where it snows ... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Nov 28, 2005
Riverbanks Zoo is one of the best I've been to. The animal habitats are close to the viewing areas, so you can really see them well. The a... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Nov 26, 2005
Riverbanks is one of the best places to spend a Sunday in Columbia. It is located in the perfect spot along the river, and has really devel... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Nov 25, 2005
Easily walkable and they keep adding new animals and attractions. The gorillas and pelicans there are really fascinating to watch . A must s... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Nov 15, 2005
This is a great zoo.We all really love it.My son who is 4yrs never tires going there.The exhibits are interesting.They keep updating the zoo... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Nov 07, 2005
I ended up taking my brother here the week before Halloween for Boo at the Zoo. It was a good experience for him as he got to go trick or t... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Nov 03, 2005
What a great place to take the family. The zoo is always well-kept and very clean. My favorite part is definitely the elephants. The botanic... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Oct 28, 2005
river banks zoo is a very good zoo, I have been there many times, I like the tropical area most because they have really big aligators and s... (more)
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Recent Comments


I love the Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens! (more)
Animal Lover, Apr 27, 2011

We love to go to special events at the zoo, especially Brew at the Zoo! (more)
tvince, May 06, 2011

Awesome Zoo! (more)
tambodia, May 06, 2011

I love this business because it haves a wonderful family enviroment & it's fun for... (more)
Jayy , May 06, 2011

i luv it (more)
ionna5husband, May 06, 2011

Amazing Zoo! (more)
Dalamar, May 08, 2011

Love this zoo! (more)
Dalamarelven, May 08, 2011

love this zoo (more)
paschakl, May 10, 2011

i love this zoo... its always been a great place to spend the day; or night when christmas... (more)
amethysticeangel, May 10, 2011

Great place to take the kids (more)
dbdillard, May 11, 2011

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