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Start the New Year with a Free Trip to the Zoo
For Immediate Release: December 31, 2008
Free Fridays Begin this Week
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Warm Up at Riverbanks’ Winter Camp 2008
For Immediate Release: December 10, 2008
Registration in Progress Now
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Brighten Your Holiday Season at Lights Before Christmas
For Immediate Release: November 17, 2008
Riverbanks Shines for its 21st Year
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Honors Veterans
For Immediate Release: November 10, 2008
Free Admission for all Active Duty, Retired Military Personnel and Veterans on Tuesday
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Riverbanks Launches Education Outreach Program
For Immediate Release: October 29, 2008
Have the Zoo Come to You!
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Boo at the Zoo Halloween Spook-tacular Returns to Riverbanks
For Immediate Release: October 9, 2008
A Kid-Friendly Alternative to Neighborhood Trick-or-Treating
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You’re Invited to the Wildest Party in Town
For Immediate Release: October 3, 2008
Engage in an Exotic Adventure at Riverbanks ZOOfari
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Artwork Created by Riverbanks’ Rockhopper Penguin Ricky to be Auctioned During Live Interactive Webcast
For Immediate Release: September 11, 2008
Worldwide audience of animal lovers and art enthusiasts expected to watch and bid to support wildlife conservation
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Have You Been Enriched Lately?
For Immediate Release: August 29, 2008
Stimulate Your Senses at Riverbanks’ Enrichment Day
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No More Numbers for Riverbanks’ Cubs
For Immediate Release: August 5, 2008
African Lion Cubs Get New Names
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Cub #5 Joins the Pride
For Immediate Release: July 17, 2008
All Cubs on Display in the Bird Conservation Center
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Riverbanks Loses One of Its Original Animals
For Immediate Release: July 16, 2008
Zoo Community Saddened by the Loss of Montgomery the Hippo
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Can’t Hide the Pride at Riverbanks Zoo
For Immediate Release: July 2, 2008
New Litter of Lion Cubs on Display in the Bird Conservation Center
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Riverbanks Zoo & Garden and South Carolina Aquarium Announce the Release of a Juvenile Loggerhead Sea Turtle
For Immediate Release: July 1, 2008
Partnership Hopes to Increase the Population of Loggerhead Sea Turtles
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The Only Suds Sippin’ Safari in Town
For Immediate Release: June 18, 2008
Brew at the Zoo Returns to Riverbanks August 2
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Riverbanks Not Only Honors Dads But Also Kids of Deployed Military Personnel on Father’s Day
For Immediate Release: June 11, 2008
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Dreams Come True at Riverbanks Zoo
For Immediate Release: June 6, 2008
Riverbanks to Host an “Under the Sea” Adventure at Fourth Annual Dreamnight
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Black-Footed Kitten Makes Its Zoo Debut
For Immediate Release: May 7, 2008
Riverbanks Role Essential in Sustaining the Captive Population
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Music and Flowers After Hours
For Immediate Release: April 29, 2008
Riverbanks Introduces Rhythm and Blooms
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Annual Plant Sale Returns to Riverbanks Botanical Garden
For Immediate Release: April 10, 2008
More than 4,000 Plants Offered
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It’s a Party for the Planet and You’re Invited
For Immediate Release: April 7, 2008
Celebrate Earth Day at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
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Celebrate the Growing Season at Riverbanks
For Immediate Release: March 14, 2008
Spring Time at the Garden Festival to be held March 22
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Animals, Action and Adventures Await
For Immediate Release: March 13, 2008
Registration Open for Riverbanks Summer Camp
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Tickets Now on Sale for 5th Annual Wine Tasting at Riverbanks Botanical Garden
For Immediate Release: March 11, 2008
More than 175 Wines Featured at This Year’s Event
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Riverbanks Celebrates Year of the Frog with Leap Day Festivities
For Immediate Release: February 26, 2008
Frogs Are Going Extinct…Find Out How You Can Help!
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Soldiers Get a Lesson in Venomous Snakes During Field Training
For Immediate Release: January 29, 2008
Riverbanks Reptiles Make Trip to Fort Jackson
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Check Out Koala Knockabout and See Who’s New at the Zoo
For Immediate Release: January 28, 2008
New Koala Joey Genetically Important to North American Koala Population
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Experience an Orchid Extravaganza at Riverbanks
For Immediate Release: January 28, 2008
3rd Annual Orchids on the Riverbanks Festival Sure to Delight
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History Buffs Visit Riverbanks During “Columbia’s Longest Days: February 1865”
For Immediate Release: January 24, 2008
Trace the Path of General Sherman’s March on February 16
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March for Meals Returns to Riverbanks
For Immediate Release: January 22, 2008
5th Annual 5K Run and Walk Set for March 1, 2008
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Garner Gardening Tips from the Best
For Immediate Release: January 14, 2008
Riverbanks’ Growing Garden Series and Other Classes Offered this Spring
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Riverbanks Says Thank You to Richland and Lexington County Residents with Free Fridays
For Immediate Release: January 3, 2008
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