A giraffe who lived at Columbia’s Riverbanks Zoo & Garden for more than a decade has died. “Our hearts are heavy as we announce the passing of giraffe Isabelle,” zoo officials said Sunday on Facebook.

Riverbanks Zoo will host a Sensory-Friendly Day on March 10 with reduced noise, sensory bags and trained staff to support guests with sensory sensitivities.

COLUMBIA — Milo the Koala would love nothing more than to spend most of the day sleeping on a branch and munching on his favorite treat of eucalyptus leaves. But this furry marsupial was recruited to ...

COLUMBIA — Sometimes, a little persistence and one tiger are all it takes. Even though an attempt to build a park for kids failed in the 1960s, it would spark the momentum to create the Riverbanks Zoo ...

Brother gorillas born at Riverbanks Zoo in 2018 will be relocated to Dallas Zoo next month. The reason? It's time for them to move out of their parents house and meet some primates their own age. The ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — One of the popular animals on exhibit at Riverbanks Zoo has passed. Susan, the Giant Pacific Octopus (GPO), has died. The favorite animal of benefactor Susan Boyd, the eight-armed ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A decorative cake honors Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens' 50-year anniversary Friday, April 26, 2024. The zoo opened to the public on ...