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Friday, March 22, 2013  The zoo is took orders for its com-poo-st. It is all-natural composted zoo feces; effortlessly produced by the zoo's animals. The compost was given from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Daniella, a 16 year old Malayan tapir, is now on display at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Residents of Richland and Lexington counties have a chance to check out animals and attractions at the Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens without paying.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  Officials at Riverbanks Zoo say Lights Before Christmas is cancelled for Thursday night.

Monday, November 12, 2012  A symbol of the United States released back into it's natural habitat.

Thursday, September 06, 2012  The Riverbanks Zoo and Garden's newest couple is now on exhibit.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has announced their decision to put up a fence blocking public access to the Saluda River.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  The Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has another new addition.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  Riverbanks Zoo has more than two thousand animals to care for, and it can be a challenge for zookeepers to create an engaging environment that is as close to their natural habitat as possible.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia has set an attendance record with more than 1 million visitors.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  Riverbanks Zoo is getting some kudos on the national level.

Wednesday, May 02, 2012  A pair of of juvenile Komodo dragons are moving in for the first time in the history of the Zoo.

Monday, April 23, 2012  Columbia became even more beautiful on Monday.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  Give your garden a boost this spring with a load of ComPOOst from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.

Friday, February 17, 2012  South Carolina's Riverbanks Zoo is getting a rescued female bald eagle that will live in a new exhibit space.