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Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden

2,655 Reviews

#1 of 92 things to do in Columbia

Features Animals

Nature & Parks, Zoos & Aquariums, Outdoor Activities, 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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“Zoo and Botanical Garden”

We love the Riverbanks Zoo & Botanical Garden! We brought our daughter 20 years ago before we... read more

Reviewed yesterday

crdcrz

Columbia, South Carolina

“zoo and garden”

one of the better zoos i have been to. lots to see and watching people just as entertaining as... read more

Reviewed yesterday

Susan L

Deltona, Florida

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4.5 2,655 reviews

Excellent70%
Very good23%
Average5%
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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Most Helpful Positive Review

GrandTour24987

Roebuck, South Carolina

212

Reviewed 14 June 2004

A Great Zoo!

My Sister and I took are two children ages 8 and 5 to the zoo...Although we had to brave the hot weather the zoo was wonderful....They have done some remodeling and made lots of improvements...We didn't go to the botanical area but I am sure...More

11 Thank GrandTour24987

Most Helpful Critical Review

Browndog4

Turks and Caicos

Reviewed 14 September 2010

Unimpressed with this Zoo

The grounds were in good condition, pretty flowers and shrubs in pots, it was hard to overlook the smallness and barren pen the four elephants were in. Not to mention the awful enclosure for the lions, so artificial and hardly any shade for these lovely...More

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crdcrz

Columbia, South Carolina

153

Reviewed yesterday

Zoo and Botanical Garden

We love the Riverbanks Zoo & Botanical Garden! We brought our daughter 20 years ago before we moved to the area and now my husband and I visit he zoo at least once a month! It’s expanded quite a bit, but still is not TOO...More

Thank crdcrz

Susan L

Deltona, Florida

121

Reviewed yesterday

zoo and garden

one of the better zoos i have been to. lots to see and watching people just as entertaining as seeing the animals

Thank Susan L

Mink52

Waukesha, Wisconsin

18685

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Two GREAT parks in one!

Our son took us and his family here on a cool afternoon. There weren’t many people there, so the botanical garden open areas were rather empty, but we could understand why this park would be full when the temps get warmer. The botanical gardens are...More

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147waymang

Aiken, South Carolina

10613

Reviewed 1 week ago

Friday at the Zoo

We took the kids to celebrate a birthday. The zoo was awesome and the kids loved it. What’s not to like about a zoo. It was clean and spacious. You won’t be disappointed.

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Tom L

Columbia, South Carolina

318

Reviewed 1 week ago

Fun Time at the Zoo!!!

Just a tad biased, as I live in this area. The Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden represents two of the best attractions in the Midlands of SC, and each is deserving of its own visit. The Zoo is top-notch, very family friendly, relatively inexpensive for...More

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Jason C

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Great exhibits and views

The zoo makes a conscious effort to support environmental sustainability while educating all walks of life of animals in the exhibits. Plenty of concessions and interaction to keep people engaged!

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KenC-ML

Columbia, South Carolina

Reviewed 1 week ago

Our grandkids love it here!

We always love taking our grandkids to the zoo, because they always have a great time! There are so many displays and exhibits that they can engage in. Absolutely recommended!

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jim_albright

Waxhaw, North Carolina

23028

Reviewed 1 week ago

Lion cubs

Be sure to spend time at the lions as the triplets are entertaining. They were most playful when it was raining some. Not many people at the zoo.

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389gretas

Ridgeway, South Carolina

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Proud of our awesome, award winning zoo

Riverbanks deserves every award it has received. If you appreciate animal conservation, this is the zoo to visit. The exhibits are animal and human friendly. If you get a chance to visit, it is a must see.

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Peter S

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Enjoyable experience and a interesting place.

I have visited the zoo many times and each time I find it enjoyable and interesting. I discover new things that I didn't see the previous time. The animals are well-kept and the exhibits that are inside are very well done. It's a great place...More

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turpin106482018

Rent wheel chair phone numbers

19 October 2018|

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Here is their information number, 803-779-8717. They do have power chairs available for rent , not sure of their pricing.

Michelle1253

How much is the Columbia sc zoo on September 9th 2018

6 September 2018|

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$20.00 at door, $18.00 online.

veronica s

What are the prices?

16 August 2018|

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I bought a family pass that’s good for 13 months with extra passes & tickets for special events. I think I paid $125 or $150 for this. I believe just to walk up to the ticket booth, it’s $20 for adults &. $16 for kids.

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