Robin, Riverbanks Zoo’s eldest elephant, has died. “It is with heavy hearts that we share the sad news of the passing of one of Riverbanks’ two African elephants,” the zoo posted on its Instagram ...

In our Inside Look stories, The State's journalists take you inside places around South Carolina that you maybe haven't seen before. Read more. Story idea? [email protected]. Visitors to ...

You will soon be able to get a more engaging, up-close views of some of the world's largest lizards at the Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia, South Carolina. The zoo announced Monday that a new, larger ...

COLUMBIA — Visitors to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will soon be gliding across the Saluda River. The long-awaited Saluda Skyride, a suspended cable car, will connect the zoo and garden. The new ...

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. — "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 ...

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is one of the most successful mid-sized zoos in the United States. Since opening in April 1974, Riverbanks has won a number of awards for exhibit design, breeding programs ...

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — On Sunday, the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden shared heartbreaking news regarding one of its longtime residents. The zoo said Isabelle the giraffe, born on Labor Day in 2010, had died ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has announced the loss of Lottie, a koala that was with the zoo for 19 years. Lottie lived 19 years at Riverbanks, and according to the Zoo, had a large ...

Riverbanks Zoo’s lonely elephant is getting new friends, but she’ll be in a different city. The zoo announced Thursday that Belle, Riverbank’s last elephant, will join a herd at the Milwaukee County ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Two of the oldest elephants at Riverbanks Zoo are headed out to find new homes as officials prepare to welcome a new exhibit. Currently, zoo officials are working to find a new ...

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 ...