Visitor Information
From elephants and koalas to penguins and sharks, formal gardens to natural woodlands, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden promises new discoveries around every corner!
General Admission Rates | Hours of Operation | Directions & Maps | Hotel Accommodations | Animal Demonstrations & Other Things to Zoo
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Voted Best Place to Take Your Children for the Afternoon
by readers of Palmetto Parent magazine |
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Voted Best Local Attraction
by readers of The State newspaper |
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Voted Best Day Trip
by readers of Charlotte Parent magazine |
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2009 BOB (Best of the Best) Award for Best Day Trip
by Charlotte Magazine |
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Voted Most Family Friendly Day Trip Destination
by readers of Low Country Parent magazine |
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Runner Up for Most Family Friendly Day Trip Destination
by readers of Palmetto Parent magazine |
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Runner Up for Best Place for Family Fun
by readers of Palmetto Parent magazine |
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Named South Carolina's Top Field Trip Attraction
by Carolina Field Trips magazine |
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Adults |
$9.75 |
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Children (3-12 years) |
$7.25 |
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Children (under 3) |
FREE |
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Military (with military ID) |
$8.75 |
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Senior Citizens (ages 62 and up) |
$8.75 |
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Regular admission rates include entry to both the Zoo and the Botanical Garden. Tickets for special after-hours events (like Boo at the Zoo and Lights Before Christmas) are separate from daytime admission. Pets, food, beverages and coolers are not allowed in the park. Riverbanks is a smoke-free facility.
For group rates and information, please click here. |
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Daily park hours: 9:00am-5:00pm.
Extended spring/summer weekend hours:
9:00am-6:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays (effective April 3 - October 9, 2010)
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is open every day except for Thanksgiving and Christmas days. Special closings may be announced. |
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-- Preferred Hotels --
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Additional Hotel Partners:
* Conveniently located within minutes of the Zoo and Garden *
* Discounted tickets to Riverbanks in addition to various packages *
To inquire about establishing a hotel partnership with Riverbanks:
Please contact Judie VanPatten at 803.779.8717 x1254. |
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Now you can enjoy unlimited fun things to Zoo all day long with the purchase of our NEW Unlimited Rides and Attractions Wristband for $20 per person - Includes unlimited carousel rides, pony rides, giraffe feeding, lorikeet feeding, children’s train rides, 3D Adventure Theater shows and Wild Adventures rock climbing! Wristbands available at the main Zoo entrance and inside the 3D Adventure Theater.
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Presentations are subject to change. Current schedules may be confirmed at any ticket booth. |
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Attraction dates and times may vary and are subject to early closing due to weather. Current schedules may be confirmed at any ticket booth. |
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Amazing Animals Show*
1:30pm
Stage located by Birdhouse |
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Aquarium Diving Demo*
12:30pm
Inside aquarium at Indo-Pacific Coral Reef Tank |
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Gorilla Presentation*
11:30am
Inside Gorilla Base Camp |
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Feed the Giraffes
at Giraffe Overlook**
10:00am-1:30pm daily
$2/scoop |
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Feed the Lorikeets
at Koala Knockabout**
10:00am-4:30pm daily
$2/cup of nectar |
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Penguin Feeding*
11:00am and 3:30pm
Inside Birdhouse at Penguin Exhibit |
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Ride the Endangered Species Carousel**
9:00am-4:45pm daily
$2/ride |
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Ride the Ponies
at Riverbanks Farm**
10:00am-3:00pm daily
$5/ride |
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Ride the Spots & Stripes Railroad**
(children's train ride)
10:00am-4:30pm daily
$2/ride |
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Wild Adventures Climbing Wall** : 26-ft rock wall and coconut trees (weight restrictions – min. 40 lbs, max. 250 lbs)
10:00am-4:30pm
1 climb - $3
2 climbs - $5 |
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| 3-D Adventure Theater** Don’t miss the newest 15 minute 3-D film. Shows run daily on the half hour. |
| A Turtle's Adventure - Now Showing |
Experience beautiful coral reefs and ocean canyons in the mysterious and unpredictable deep-sea world. Join baby turtles on an adventure that includes giant sharks, huge octopuses and frightening sea eels!
Admission: $3 (ages 3 and up) |
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| Adventure Tours** |
$20 members, $25 general public. Saturdays only. Ages 8 and up.
Explore the animal hospital, take a peek inside the animal kitchen, and meet a live animal! Our new Adventure Tours allow participants to marvel at the unique challenges of animal care and the amazing efforts that go into creating and sustaining a world-class zoo. |
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