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2009 ARCHIVES
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Lights Before Christmas Shine at Riverbanks
For Immediate Release: November 19, 2009
Midlands Tradition Opens for 22nd Year
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Riverbanks’ Aquarium Reptile Complex Celebrates 20 Years
For Immediate Release: November 13, 2009
Zoo Honors Exhibit’s Anniversary with Animal Encounters and Presentations
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Pumpkin Smash at Riverbanks Zoo
For Immediate Release: November 3, 2009
Animals to Experience Pumpkins in All Shapes and Sizes
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Boo at the Zoo Returns for Seventh Season
For Immediate Release: October 12, 2009
Riverbanks Annual Halloween Spook-tacular Serves up a Treat
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Plan Ahead for a Show-Stopping Spring Garden
For Immediate Release: October 5, 2009
Stock up at Riverbanks Botanical Garden’s Fall Plant and Bulb Sales
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Zoo’s Giraffe Herd Grows by Six Feet
For Immediate Release: September 18, 2009
Female Calf Born at Riverbanks – Naming Rights to be Auctioned Off at ZOOfari Fundraiser
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Roos Coming to Riverbanks: Spring 2010
For Immediate Release: September 3, 2009
New Exhibit Construction Underway
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden: A Powerful Economic Driver within the Midlands
For Immediate Release: August 31, 2009
Riverbanks Announces Results of Economic Impact Study
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Riverbanks ZOOfari: A Toast to the Coast
For Immediate Release: August 24, 2009
Don’t Miss the Wildest Fundraiser in Town!
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Famously Hot, but Keeping It Cool
For Immediate Release: July 16, 2009
Discover How the Animals at Riverbanks Beat the Summer Heat
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Waddle Over to Penguin Coast and Meet Riverbanks’ Newest Feathered Friends
For Immediate Release: July 8, 2009
Three New Penguins Join the Colony
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Riverbanks Partners with Operation Military Kids for Father’s Day
For Immediate Release: June 15, 2009
Plus, All Dads Get In Free
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Gorilla Incident Update
For Immediate Release: June 12, 2009
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Dreams Come True at Riverbanks Zoo
For Immediate Release: June 5, 2009
It’s a Wild West Zoo-Fest at the Fifth Annual Dreamnight at the Zoo
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Brew at the Zoo Tickets on Sale Now
For Immediate Release: June 4, 2009
The Coolest Suds Sippin’ Safari in Town
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Come Join the Party
For Immediate Release: June 2, 2009
The Pride of Riverbanks Celebrates Its First Birthday
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Registration Still Open for Riverbanks Summer Camp
For Immediate Release: May 27, 2009
KinderCamp and Wild Weeks Expand Sessions for Week of 4th of July
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Riverbanks Saying Goodbye to Sea Lions
For Immediate Release: May 5, 2009
Animals Moving to Brookfield Zoo in Chicago
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Become a Riverbanks ZooTeen!
For Immediate Release: April 30, 2009
Now Accepting Applications
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Rhythm and Blooms Returns
For Immediate Release: April 28, 2009
Music and Art in the Garden Every Thursday in May
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Two Reasons to Celebrate
For Immediate Release: April 24, 2009
Riverbanks’ Birthday and Earth Day All in One Week
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American Chestnut Trees Dedicated to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
For Immediate Release: April 20, 2009
South Carolina Forestry Commission Donates
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Buy Fresh, Eat Fresh
For Immediate Release: April 14, 2009
Riverbanks Botanical Garden Launches New Farmers Market
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Riverbanks Offers More Than 60 Varieties at the Annual Plant Sale
For Immediate Release: April 8, 2009
Horticulturists Weigh in on this Season’s Must-Have Plants
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Riverbanks Membership Offers Families Unbeatable Value
For Immediate Release: March 26, 2009
Unlimited Free Visits to the Zoo and Much More
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The Secrets of Vegetable Gardening Revealed
For Immediate Release: March 23, 2009
Southern Living Editor Shares Favorite Tips and Recipes at Riverbanks
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Riverbanks Welcomes Three Black-Necked Swan Cygnets
For Immediate Release: March 17, 2009
Chicks Can Be Seen in the Pond at Riverbanks’ Bird Garden
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Sets Attendance Record
For Immediate Release: March 16, 2009
11,500 Guests Spent Saturday, March 7 at the Zoo
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Springtime at the Garden Festival Returns to Riverbanks
For Immediate Release: March 12, 2009
Gardening in the Midlands: The Great Zone 8
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Tickets Now on Sale for 6th Annual Wine Tasting at Riverbanks Botanical Garden
For Immediate Release: March 10, 2009
More than 100 Wines Featured at This Year’s Vintage Fundraiser
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Spring Forward for Amphibians at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
For Immediate Release: March 6, 2009
Visit the Zoo for a Day of Froggy Fun and Conservation
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Five-Foot-Tall Baby Calls Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Home
For Immediate Release: February 19, 2009
Male Giraffe Calf Born at Riverbanks Makes Its Public Debut
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Riverbanks Keepers Share the Love this Valentine’s Day
For Immediate Release: February 11, 2009
Watch Animals Unwrap Special Valentine’s from Keepers
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March through Riverbanks Zoo in Support of Meals on Wheels
For Immediate Release: February 3, 2009
6th Annual 5K Run and Walk Set for March 7
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Experience an Orchid Extravaganza at Riverbanks
For Immediate Release: January 30, 2009
4th Annual Orchids on the Riverbanks Festival Sure to Delight
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Riverbanks Shares Rich History During “Columbia’s Longest Days: February 1865”
For Immediate Release: January 22, 2009
Trace the Path of General Sherman’s March on February 7
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