Riverbanks Zoo

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Riverbanks Zoo
Entrance to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
34°00′35″N 81°04′21″W / 34.009651°N 81.072436°W / 34.009651; -81.072436
Date opened	April 25, 1974; 50 years ago (April 25, 1974)
Location	Columbia and West Columbia, South Carolina United States
Land area	170 acres (69 ha)
No. of animals	2,000+
Annual visitors	1+ million[2]
Memberships	AZA[1]
Major exhibits	African Plains, Aquarium, Sea Lion Landing, Reptile Complex, Riverbanks Farm
Owner	Rich-Lex Riverbanks Park Special Purpose District
Website	www.riverbanks.org

The Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is a 170-acre (69 ha) zoo, aquarium, and botanical garden located along the Saluda River in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. A small portion of the zoo extends into the nearby city of West Columbia. It is operated by the Rich-Lex Riverbanks Park Special Purpose District, a partnership of the city of Columbia and Richland and Lexington counties. It is overseen by the Riverbanks Park Commission, comprising two members each from the three governments and one at-large member.

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).