Riverbanks Zoo & Garden :: Columbia, South Carolina

Riverbanks Backstage

Get an inside look at animal care, meet some of your favorite animals, and learn about the Zoo’s efforts to protect endangered species!

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Private Events

Whether you are planning a company picnic or banquet, a family reunion or wedding, Riverbanks offers an array of wild places to host your event.

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Our Vision for the Future

Learn about Riverbanks’ vision that will transform the Zoo and Garden, boost the economy, add jobs and enhance quality of life in our community.

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Show Your Support

We've been nominated for Best Zoo in USA TODAY's 2025 10Best Readers' Choice travel awards! Help us win by voting daily.

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Members-Only Presale Going on Now!

Join us April 25th from 7:00–9:30pm for an evening of elegance and exploration as you sample hand-selected wines and light bites in one of the nation's most beautiful and inspiring gardens.

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Riverbanks Backstage

Get an inside look at animal care, meet some of your favorite animals, and learn about the Zoo’s efforts to protect endangered species!

Find Out More

Private Events

Whether you are planning a company picnic or banquet, a family reunion or wedding, Riverbanks offers an array of wild places to host your event.

Plan an Event

Our Vision for the Future

Learn about Riverbanks’ vision that will transform the Zoo and Garden, boost the economy, add jobs and enhance quality of life in our community.

Find Out More

Show Your Support

We've been nominated for Best Zoo in USA TODAY's 2025 10Best Readers' Choice travel awards! Help us win by voting daily.

Vote Today

Members-Only Presale Going on Now!

Join us April 25th from 7:00–9:30pm for an evening of elegance and exploration as you sample hand-selected wines and light bites in one of the nation's most beautiful and inspiring gardens.

Order Tickets

Welcome to Riverbanks

Riverbanks Backstage

Private Events

Our Vision for the Future

Show Your Support

Members-Only Presale Going on Now!

Riverbanks Backstage

Private Events

Our Vision for the Future

Show Your Support

Members-Only Presale Going on Now!