The Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is located along Saluda River in Columbia, South Carolina. The lush 170-acre property has over 2,000 animals from 350 species living in spacious natural habitats. You’ll also find a magnificent botanic garden with formal gardens and dense woodlands overlooking the river, spectacular views of the valley, and several important historic landmarks. African Plains is a home to giraffe, ostrich and Grant's zebra. The Aquarium Reptile Complex has a 50,000-gallon tank for Pacific coral reef species, and exhibits for Komodo dragons, Galapagos tortoises, and false gharials. Ndoki Forest is home to African elephants, western lowland gorilla, De Brazza's monkey, meerkats, and many birds. The elephant enclosure has a huge pool.

500 Wildlife Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29210, Phone: 803-779-8717

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