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Riverbanks Zoo The Riverbanks Zoo & Garden in Columbia is home to more than 2,000 magnificent and fascinating animals and one of the nation’s most beautiful and inspiring botanical gardens. The 170-acre site features dynamic natural habitat exhibits, scenic river views, spectacular valley overlooks, and significant historic landmarks. Riverbanks attracts more than 850,000 visitors each year and has a non-profit support society of more than 30,000 memberships. In addition to the zoo, Riverbanks Botanical Garden is 70 acres devoted to woodlands, gardens, historic ruins, plant collections, and a visitor facility. The Walled Garden features hundreds of
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unique plantings suitable for home gardens. The Woodlands Walk features the ruins of an antebellum textile mill and a log cabin interpretive center. Daily park hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekend hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays (through September). Admission is $11.75 for adults, $9.25 for children 3-12, children 2 and under are free. Regular admission rates include entry to both the Zoo and the Botanical Garden. The Zoo is located at 500 Wildlife Parkway in Columbia. Call 803.779.8717 or visit riverbanks.org for more info.
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