COLUMBIA, S.C. — Riverbanks Zoo is saying goodbye to some animals while saying hello to others as part of the zoo's ongoing efforts in conservation and education, and dedication to wildlife care.

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden officially has no elephants. An African elephant named Belle, the last inhabitant at the Columbia zoo’s elephant exhibit, was moved to her new home Wednesday. The 38-year-old ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — "This has been in the works since 2017... We're really hoping the county approves it so we can continue to improve our conservation efforts." Riverbanks Zoo is seeking approval from ...

COLUMBIA — Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is poised to open the largest aquatic and reptilian life conservation center in the Midlands on March 2 with a newly renovated 20,000-square ft. aquarium and ...

COLUMBIA — Lottie’s entire life defied the odds. In her infancy, the Queensland koala arrived at Columbia’s Riverbanks Zoo and Garden through a rare agreement with the Australian government, avoiding ...

Riverbanks Zoo is mourning the loss of one of the zoo community’s favorite animals. Sundance, one of Riverbanks’ two grizzly bears, died Saturday after a period of declining health, the zoo announced ...

The Riverbanks Zoo & Garden in Columbia, South Carolina, announced that Sundance the grizzly bear died Saturday following a decline in his health The Riverbanks Zoo & Garden in Columbia, South ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSAV) – Kids and adults can all agree — a trip to the zoo makes any vacation even better. So when you’re in South Carolina, Riverbanks Zoo has to be included on your itinerary. Don’t ...

COLUMBIA -- Chasity Patterson’s nine-year-old daughter Nova got to feed a giraffe some lettuce Saturday at Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens. It was a moment that was a long time coming. Patterson and her ...