Riverbanks Zoo
| Riverbanks Zoo and Garden | |
|---|---|
Entrance to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden | |
| 34°00′35″N 81°04′21″W / 34.009651°N 81.072436°W | |
| Date opened | April 25, 1974 |
| Location | Columbia and West Columbia, South Carolina United States |
| Land area | 170 acres (69 ha) |
| No. of animals | 2,000+ |
| Annual visitors | 1+ million |
| Memberships | AZA |
| Major exhibits | African Plains, Aquarium, Sea Lion Landing, Reptile Complex, Riverbanks Farm |
| Owner | Rich-Lex Riverbanks Park Special Purpose District |
| Website | www |
The Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is a 170-acre (69 ha) zoo, aquarium, and botanical garden located along the Saluda River in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. A small portion of the zoo extends into the nearby city of West Columbia. It is operated by the Rich-Lex Riverbanks Park Special Purpose District, a partnership of the city of Columbia and Richland and Lexington counties. It is overseen by the Riverbanks Park Commission, comprising two members each from the three governments and one at-large member.
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).