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The two RV Gypsies at Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens
500 Wildlife Parkway
Columbia, SC
29210
phone: '803.779.8717
June 25, 2023

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is said to be home to more than 3,000 animals and a beautiful botanical gardens. It is open daily, except Thanksgiving and Christmas days. On this date, entry prices ranged from $22 - $25 with children younger than 2 years old being free. So seniors and military did not get much of a discount. Parking was an additional $5. Pets, coolers, outside food and beverages were NOT allowed in the park. Riverbanks Zoo is a smoke-free facility.

There were plenty of birds, fish and invertebrates, mammals and reptiles. However, this day was so hot (in the 90's), that many of the animals could not be seen. It was too hot out to See the African Lion, the tigers, and others. Therefore, the two RV Gypsies did not consider it worth the cost. But that is just their option.

There is a also a Sky-High Safari for the adventuresome, which has a weight and height requirements. There may have been an additional fee for this, as well as for the railroad, farmyard petting area, and other areas within the zoo. The two RV Gypsies did not do these items. Giraffe food can be purchased for those who wish to feed the giraffes.

Golden Lion Tamarin sign Golden Lion Tamarins

Below: The Southern White Rhinoceros. Three of them were laying down and would not move, due to the heat of the day.

sign about Rhinoceros horns
Southern White Rhino Southern White Rhino

animated turkey clipartBelow: A turkey

turkey turkey

Below: American FlamingosAmerican Flamingos

American Flamingos
American Flamingos sign

Below: Western Lowland GorillaWestern Lowland Gorilla

Western Lowland Gorilla
Ring-Tailed Lemur sign
Ring-Tailed Lemur Ring-Tailed Lemur
fishing boat
fishing cat sign
fishing cat sign
fishing cat
divider bar
Monkey and ape comparison sign White-faced Saki Monkey sin
White-faced Saki Monkey White-faced Saki Monkey
wooden divider bar
Prehensile-tailed Porcupine sign
Prehensile-tailed Porcupines sleeping
animated flower divider bar

Time to walk across the bridge to the gardens and the Blown Glass Garden Art

sign about the Saluda River
Blown Glass Garden Art sign
Blown Glass Garden Art
water fountain and Blown Glass Garden Art water fountain and Blown Glass Garden Art
water fountain and Blown Glass Garden Art
Karen Duquette water fountain
Hibiscus sign
Hibiscus Hibiscus
parorama of the garden
flower flowers
flowers black leaves
flowers Karen Duquette in the garden

Below: It was so hot out, even the flowers were not happy.

wilted flowers flowrer
water waves divider bar

Below: Time for Karen Duquette to enjoy some water fun and cool off!

Waterfall Junction in Riverbanks Zoo
Karen Duquette under the waterfall Karen Duquette under the waterfall
Karen Duquette under the waterfall

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