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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.

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.

Monday, January 30, 2012  Want to get a giraffe's eye view of the trees above? The Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens is opening a ropes challenge course that will help you with just that.

Tuesday, November 08, 2011  Riverbanks Zoo has received the single largest donation in its 37-year history. The more than $860,000 gift was given to the Riverbanks Society, the non-proift that supports the Zoo and Garden.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011  Toucan Tuesdays are back at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.  Two people can get in for the price of one by bringing two cans of non-perishable food.  The donations go to the Harvest Hope Food Bank to help feed hungry families in the Midlands.

Friday, April 08, 2011  An interesting new creature known as the babirusa recently joined the more than 2,000 different creatures of all shapes and sizes at the Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens.

Monday, April 12, 2010  Because of spring break and nice weather, over 63,000 visitors walked through the gates.