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Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden

2,712 Reviews

#1 of 93 things to do in Columbia

Features Animals

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

Closed Now: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

500 Wildlife Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29210-8014

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

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“Fantastic Zoo”

Just got done with the zoo and what a gem. All of the exhibits provide up close encounters. The... read more

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804michaelr804

Corning, New York

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“Fun day trip with family”

This zoo was awesome! My favorite part were the otters, they were so adorable when they played and... read more

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nicolettek489

Irmo, South Carolina

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4.5 2,712 reviews

Excellent71%
Very good23%
Average4%
Poor1%
Terrible1%

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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

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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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804michaelr804

Corning, New York

8826

Reviewed today via mobile

Fantastic Zoo

Just got done with the zoo and what a gem. All of the exhibits provide up close encounters. The animals well cared for. The only downfall is there is an entrance fee then additional fees for things like a rock wall, zip line, bird feeding...More

Date of experience: March 2019

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nicolettek489

Irmo, South Carolina

111

Reviewed today via mobile

Fun day trip with family

This zoo was awesome! My favorite part were the otters, they were so adorable when they played and swam with each other. The sea lion show was so cute too, I could watch them all day. Definitely going back for a season pass.

Date of experience: March 2019

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robertb050300

Columbia, South Carolina

154

Reviewed today via mobile

Best Zoo

Well kept animals, beautiful landscape. Friendly staff and volunteers. Healthy for animals and people. Many newborns and new animals: two baby gorillas, giraffe, seal, two lion litters. .

Date of experience: March 2019

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PalmettoZac

Greenville, South Carolina

Reviewed today via mobile

This Zoo is the best!

I haven’t visited this particular zoo in a while but wow what amazing changes they’ve made! Now I see what all the talk is about! They’ve added so much and it’s so much nicer now. They’ve got baby animals all over the place too! I...More

Date of experience: February 2019

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jpsmith81

Camden, South Carolina

314

Reviewed yesterday via mobile

Family trip

A fun place to go but if it’s summer time bring water. Especially if your going to go between parks. Kids always enjoy it here. Moderately priced

Date of experience: October 2018

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jmopaso

Stokesdale, North Carolina

9836

Reviewed yesterday

Very well done Zoo

We were in Columbia for a family gathering and had some time to kill before other family members arrived, so we went to Riverbanks Zoo. The exhibits are very well done, the animals look well cared for and were more visible than many other exhibits...More

Date of experience: March 2019

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Nolen_Jay

Hartsville, South Carolina

689

Reviewed 2 days ago

Good Time

We visited here to see what was new, because it had been years since our last visit. Had a Great Time. Really enjoyed our visit and by the way this was all adults.

Date of experience: February 2019

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loiss237

Wellington, Florida

144

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Spring Break with Family

Love Columbia and all it has to offer. The campus is breathtaking and the zoo is one of the best in the country.

Date of experience: March 2019

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E3878JHjenniferm

Charleston, South Carolina

3210

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Very nice and fun

First time visiting this zoo. Have a great time. Will definitely be back with family. Certain areas are very kid friendly which is very nice to have.

Date of experience: March 2019

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johnnypuke

Charleston, South Carolina

1817

Reviewed 1 week ago

Small Zoo, very entertaining.

We visited the zoo on a Thursday in March, while the advantage was it was not at all crowded, the disadvantage was that almost all the restaurants, food vendors and such were closed. Also closed were the giraffe feeding station, the koala exhibit and the...More

Date of experience: March 2019

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