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Riverbanks Botanical GardenHome to more than 4,300 species of plants

Named one of the 10 gardens that inspire byHorticulture magazine

Named one of America’s top 20botanical gardens by HGTV

Open daily except Thanksgiving day & Christmas day

9am – 5pm Daily9am – 6pm Weekends during Daylight Savings Time

Discounted rates are available for children, senior citizens, military personnel and groups.

Riverbanks Zoo & Garden500 Wildlife Parkway Columbia, SC 29210

Phone: 803.779.8717www.riverbanks.org

RiverbanksZoo & Garden is anaccredited memberof the Association ofZoos & Aquariumsand the American

Association ofBotanical Gardens

and Arboreta.

Seminole

The 170 acres of Riverbanks Zoo & Garden is home tomore than 2,000 animals representing more than 350

species from around the world.

Lions, tigers and bears … Ndoki Forest – Gorillas, elephants and meerkats Aquarium Reptile Complex – Amphibians,

reptiles, fish and invertebrates African Plains – Giraffes, zebras and ostriches Conservation Outpost – Monkeys, bats and

tree kangaroosBirdhouse at Riverbanks – Penguins, bee-eaters,hornbills and flamingos

Koala Knockabout – Koalas, wallabies and lorikeets Riverbanks Farm – Goats, a llama, a turkey and a cow Lemur Island – Ring-tailed and red-ruffed lemurs

From a diving expedition on the Indo-Pacific coral reefto a safari through the plains of Africa,

there’s so much to do at the Zoo!Annuals, perennials,old roses, garden art,beautiful fountainsand so much more

Guest servicesSecurity – Lost and FoundReport lost children to any uniformed staff member. Lost and found is located at the Zoo entrance.

First AidReport emergencies to any uniformed staff member.Proceed to the main Zoo entrance for minor injuries.

Handicapped Visitors, Wheelchair and Stroller RentalsThe park is handicapped accessible except for the upperportion of the Woodlands Walk. Trams are wheelchair and stroller accessible.Wheelchair and stroller rentals are available atthe Zoo and Garden entrance.

TramTram stops are located beside Kenya Cafe and infront of the Garden Visitors Center. Children mustbe accompanied by an adult to ride.

GroupsGroup discounts are available for groups of 15 or more. Reservations are required 2 weeks prior to your visit.Facilities are also available for private rental. Buy yourtickets online at www.riverbanks.org.

Picnic FacilitiesPicnic facilities are provided outside the park at thewest end of the Zoo parking lot – limited access.

sALUDA FacTORYINTERPRETIVE

cENTERIn order to convey thehistoric significance of

the Saluda River Factory,an interpretive center wasbuilt adjacent to the mill

site in 1999.

history at riverbanksListed on the National Register of Historic Places since

1973, Riverbanks’ 170-acre site has a deep-rooted historydating back to the early 1800s with South Carolina’s textile

industry and the Civil War. Today visitors can viewstructural remains that reveal this rich past from

several vantage points within the park.park mannersRiverbanks does not allow food, drinks,coolers or skates inside the park.Please do not feed the animals.

membershipDo you belong to the Zoo? Membership can pay foritself in just two visits. Stop by any ticket booth or themembership gazebo for more information.