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Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden

2,691 Reviews

#1 of 92 things to do in Columbia

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Zoos & Aquariums, Nature & Parks, Outdoor Activities, More

Opens in 21 min: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

500 Wildlife Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29210-8014

Open today: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Review Highlights

“Fun”

Wife and I drove up from Augusta and spent the day here and had a great time. Wasn't too crowded... read more

Reviewed 3 days ago

V6734VNbillc

Augusta, Georgia

via mobile

“Great Visit”

We took our 8 year old Grandson to the zoo. We’ve been here with him several times and he always... read more

Reviewed 4 days ago

Missionlady03

South Carolina

via mobile

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4.5 2,691 reviews

Excellent70%
Very good23%
Average5%
Poor1%
Terrible1%

Travellers talk about

“zip line”(118 reviews)

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“ropes course”(64 reviews)

About

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is home to nearly 2,000 animals that represent more than 350 species from around the world. A visit to the Zoo will play host to an array of wild adventures from a diving expedition on a Pacific coral reef to a safari...more

Opens in 21 min

Hours Today: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Suggested duration: More than 3 hours

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500 Wildlife Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29210-8014

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+1 803-779-8717

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U5765YYmaryc

Columbia, South Carolina

Reviewed yesterday via mobile

What a great zoo and fabulous botanical garden. Everything is always so clean. Visited the orchid exhibit in February - what a treat!

Date of experience: February 2019

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V6734VNbillc

Augusta, Georgia

8217

Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

Fun

Wife and I drove up from Augusta and spent the day here and had a great time. Wasn't too crowded and fun was had by both of us.

Date of experience: February 2019

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Missionlady03

South Carolina

1721

Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile

Great Visit

We took our 8 year old Grandson to the zoo. We’ve been here with him several times and he always enjoys it. The first time he was about 3 and loved directing us using the map. They’ve made a lot of additions since then. Has...More

Date of experience: June 2018

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Ed C

Columbia, South Carolina

172

Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile

Great Zoo

The kids love the apes and always a kiss from the girraff . Food is reasonable to purchase and not bad

Date of experience: July 2018

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Courtney H

Reviewed 1 week ago

Loved

I loved the zoo. I took my God Child for her birthday and she loved it. She is 8 years old. I went In February 2019 and it was not crowed at all. I really loved where you can feed the birds and goats. My...More

Date of experience: February 2019

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joymccall

161

Reviewed 1 week ago

Family Favorite to learn new things

The Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens is a fun filled place to take your family or get some good photos of your favorite animal. My son's favorite thing to do at the zoo is the ropes course. The giraffe exhibit where you can feed them is...More

Date of experience: August 2018

1 Thank joymccall

Jennifer K

Lexington, South Carolina

228

Reviewed 1 week ago

Friday’s FREE in February

You must see our Zoo and walk the Botanicals Gardens! Our zookeepers really care about our Nimal friends at Riverbanks Zoo. So come FREE Fridays in February

Date of experience: February 2019

1 Thank Jennifer K

Rebecca O

184

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Really nice.

I haven't visited in 20 years and was amazed at the improvements. This is a thoroughly enjoyable experience.

Date of experience: November 2018

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Linda29909

Bluffton, South Carolina

4510

Reviewed 1 week ago

Great Zoo

The zoo is wonderful! Lots of activiries for kids of all ages. Well-kept and interesting animals. Baby gorillas were adorable. Staff is friendly and helpful.

Date of experience: February 2019

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Giovati409

Lugoff, South Carolina

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Great place

We go here for a lot of things. Summer we go to watch the movies bring a blanket throw it out and enjoy a movie. Go early you can play in the splash pad. Halloween boo in the zoo, the kids love it. Then the...More

Date of experience: December 2018

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