Residents of Richland and Lexington County can enjoy free daytime admission by presenting a South Carolina photo ID, property tax statement or vehicle registration at the gate.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1973, Riverbanks is also the site of structural remains dating back to the early 1800s with South Carolina’s textile industry and the Civil War. …

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden not only serves to protect rare and endangered wildlife and wild places, but also safeguards a number of South Carolina’s significant historical landmarks.

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Jul 7, 2011 · Meet some of South Carolina’s spectacular creatures as we compare them to the Zoo’s exotic residents. Campers will be surprised by the Zoo’s local wildlife that call Riverbank’s home.

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is home to more than 3,000 magnificent and fascinating animals and one of the nation’s most beautiful and inspiring botanical gardens. The lush 170-acre site features dynamic …

Jan 2, 2026 · An opportunity and experience you’ll never forget. The internship program at Riverbanks is an opportunity for college students to acquire experience and knowledge by working along side our …

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Whether it’s a spectacular bloom, a mass of color, or an unusual plant structure, there’s always something growing on at Riverbanks Botanical Garden! Hailed by Horticulture magazine as one of 10 …