Riverbanks Zoo & Garden | Things to Do in South Carolina with Kids
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Riverbanks Zoo & Garden is home to a variety of animal and reptile species from around the world, as well as an extensive network of globally inspired botanical gardens. A daily schedule of live exhibits offer interactive and memorable ways to learn about wildlife. Shows include a sea lion demonstration, penguin presentation, gorilla feeding, live aquarium dive, and opportunities to touch and learn about some of the zoo’s more passive creatures. A variety of expertly crafted school and homeschool programs are designed to support teacher-led and parent-led field trips. A half-day preschool is on-site, and the zoo hosts a summer day camp for all ages. Family events include activities such as a safari scavenger hunt and pizza night.

500 Wildlife Parkway, Columbia, SC, Phone: 803-779-8717

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