Riverbanks Zoo, Botanical Garden, and Picnic area
Located in Richland and Lexington counties, SC.
 
500 Wildlife Parkway
Columbia, SC 29210-8093
803-779-8717
E-Mail: info@riverbanks.org
http://www.riverbanks.org/
Columbia is fortunate to have one of the best zoos in the southeast. Located on the north side of the Saluda River, the Riverbanks Zoo is home for more than 2000 animals in surroundings that duplicate their natural environments as closely as possible. From the back side of the zoo, a bridge leads across the Saluda River to the Riverbanks Botanical Garden and a series of nature trails. Outside the zoo is a picnic area which provides access to the Saluda River. There are also several walking trails along the river. Since this is such a popular place, it can get crowded and noisy on summer weekends.
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Features and facilities
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Water Features
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Public Restrooms
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Yes
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Dogs Allowed
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No
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Hours
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- January to March, 9:00a-5:00p
- April to September:
- Monday - Friday, 9:00a-5:00p
- Saturday - Sunday, 9:00a-6:00p
- October to December, 9:00a-5:00p
Closed for Thanksgiving and Christmas days. Special closings may also be announced.
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Admission
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- Children (ages 0-2), Free
- Youth (ages 3-12), $7.25
- Adults (ages 13 -61), $9.75
- Senior citizens (ages 62 and up), $8.25
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How to get there
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Take I-126 to the Greystone Blvd. exit and go south to the zoo parking lot.
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Latitude 34.01, Longitude -81.07555
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Web site maintained by Mike Adams, mike@sciway.net. [010-03-04]
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