Riverbanks Zoo and Garden announced Thursday the death of its Giant Pacific Octopus named Susan. The zoo said its veterinary ...

Susan, the Giant Pacific Octopus (GPO), has died. The favorite animal of benefactor Susan Boyd, the eight-armed cephalopod ...

A congratulations are in order for two of Columbia's lovebirds. After more than a decade of trying to birth a Toco toucan, the bird team at Riverbanks Zoo & Garden welcomed its newest ...

An Amur tiger that entertained guests at the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden for nearly two ... “Winter was her favorite season in South Carolina, and she particularly enjoyed a rare snow day this ...

Zoo officials say on Tuesday, June 10, guests who visit Riverbanks will receive buy-one-get-one admission to the park and buy-one-get-one regular sized ICEEs with a donation of two cans (or bags and ...

COLUMBIA – Gov. Henry McMaster along with members of the South Carolina Senate and House of Representatives will commemorate Riverbanks Zoo and Garden’s 48-year history with a senate ...

COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - The newest baby gorilla at Riverbanks Zoo now has a name. Drum Roll Please: we are thrilled to share that Kazi’s little guy officially has a name! Welcome ZaKota to the 🦍 ...

Columbia, SC (WLTX) - The Riverbanks Zoo has yet another baby--this time, it's a new little gorilla. The zoo said Wednesday that mom Macy and dad Cenzoo welcomed the infant at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday.