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Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden

2,639 Reviews

#1 of 93 things to do in Columbia

Features Animals

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

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

500 Wildlife Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29210-8014

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

Review Highlights

“Great atmosphere ”

The animals are all very well taken care of and the grounds are well maintained. I adored the sea... read more

Reviewed 5 days ago

BethP260

Tulsa, Oklahoma

via mobile

“Fantastic visit to the zoo!”

My family and I recently visited the Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden and were really impressed... read more

Reviewed 5 days ago

smithjc1982

Knoxville, Tennessee

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4.5 2,639 reviews

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Very good23%
Average5%
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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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+1 803-779-8717

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BethP260

Tulsa, Oklahoma

6311

Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile

Great atmosphere

The animals are all very well taken care of and the grounds are well maintained. I adored the sea lion show, it was great seeing the trainers in action! The penguin feeding was adorable as well!

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smithjc1982

Knoxville, Tennessee

Reviewed 5 days ago

Fantastic visit to the zoo!

My family and I recently visited the Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden and were really impressed with what was offered. They have many great exhibits and many unique amimals and experiences to keep the family entertained. My family consisting of boys ages 7, 9, and...More

Thank smithjc1982

DeanLewis47

West River, Maryland

1410

Reviewed 1 week ago

The Zoo and Botantical Garden is a MUST

Situated on the river, the Gardens were spectacular in October and compared favorably to my many visits to Kew Gardens, London. The Zoo has many different species, and in many cases, such as with the Australian keets, kids can feed them and let them fly...More

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Krista M

Reviewed 1 week ago

Membership value

I live in Augusta and we love to take our twins to the zoo for any time we have a long weekend, etc. in the spring and fall or can take off on a weekday (to avoid crowds). Due to being in the south, I...More

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Kim E

Columbia, South Carolina

Reviewed 1 week ago

Nice Zoo

Riverbanks is a very good zoo. The animals are well cared for and seem content. The overall grounds of the zoo are well maintained. Also the restaurants are decent and not too pricey. They provide a nice respite from the heat of summer.

1 Thank Kim E

GeneralBeauregard

Georgetown, South Carolina

Reviewed 1 week ago

A trip to the Zoo

Well worth the price of admission, this place is comfortable, affords terrific interaction with animals, and is always well kept and clean.

1 Thank GeneralBeauregard

terrigore

Columbia, South Carolina

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Always fun

I love our zoo. Great for cool spring and fall days. Plan to spend the entire day. Enjoy all the exhibits

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luthardt2016

Schaumburg, Illinois

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Lovely zoo and garden

We thoroughly enjoyed visiting this zoo. Animals seemed to have reasonable enclosures and the facility was well maintained as were the gardens. The trams were appreciated and we were able to see nearly everything in an afternoon

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Roy M

Columbia, South Carolina

7943

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Lots of improvements since our last visit !

It has been a while since our last visit. There are lots of improvements! Lots of new exhibits. And new baby animals!

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John_Nick_in_GA

Acworth, Georgia

234

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Excellent Zoo and Garden

For a small zoo and botanical garden, this attraction was excellent. It's one of the best zoos we've seen in years. Although some of the restaurants were not open due to the season, there was no problem finding something to eat. We spent nearly an...More

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turpin106482018

Rent wheel chair phone numbers

19 October 2018|

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They have free wheel wheel chairs available on a first come. I don't know how many they have. I had mine with me. It was a very enjoyable afternoon for the 3,8,35,I'll leave it at that) Ha Great time. Enjoy

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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