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Susan, a giant Pacific octopus at Riverbanks Zoo & Garden with a 'big personality,' has died
Susan, a giant octopus at Riverbanks Zoo & Garden in Columbia SC, has died, the zoo announced in a Facebook post. A new ...
Regional architecture firm acquires Columbia company with 1920s roots, behind Riverbanks Zoo gates
McMillan Pazdan Smith said it acquired West Columbia firm Jumper Carter Sease, known for Riverbanks Zoo’s entrance and the ...
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Riverbanks Zoo's lion Thabisa is new mom
COLUMBIA – Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is proud to announce that the Zoo's African lion pride has grown. First-time mom, Thabisa, delivered three healthy offspring on Tuesday, April 10.
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Talkin Trash: Conservation Efforts at the Riverbanks Zoo
After a disease devastated parts of the reef in the Florida Keys, Riverbanks ... in Columbia! That isn’t all the zoo is doing to help out, their reptile team is working with the South Carolina ...
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Four Queens of R&B and a King of Comedy: Your hand is full with events this weekend
Columbia’s historic home takes the place of the enchanted Forest of Arden as South Carolina Shakespeare ... The Holy Grail. Riverbanks Run, 7:15-9 a.m. Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, 500 Wildlife ...
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Section of Columbia's Riverfront Park closed for 6 months for water project
COLUMBIA, S.C. — For those who enjoy getting out and walking along Riverfront Park, the City of Columbia wants you to know that a portion of the park will be temporarily closed for a ...
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Toucan Tuesdays return at Riverbanks Zoo
Toucan Tuesdays are back at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. They're partnering with Harvest Hope Food Bank beginning Tuesday, June ...
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Local Living: Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival, 5K walk at Riverbanks Zoo, Walk for Water, Touch-a-Truck event
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)— In today’s look at Local Living, don’t miss the 10th annual South Carolina Food Truck ... Get ready for a wild 5K at Riverbanks Zoo. The Riverbanks Run event starts ...
Susan, the Giant Pacific Octopus at Riverbanks Zoo, has died
Susan, the Giant Pacific Octopus (GPO), has died. The favorite animal of benefactor Susan Boyd, the eight-armed cephalopod ...
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Toucan Tuesdays returns to Riverbanks Zoo
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 ...
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Feeding Riverbanks Zoo’s Gentle Giants
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Columbia locals now have the chance to get up close and personal with some of the Riverbanks Zoo’s tallest residents — giraffes including Bruce and Tahini. The hands-on ...
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Riverbanks says goodbye to elephants, hello to rhinos
COLUMBIA – Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will soon say goodbye to one of its favorite longtime exhibits. The zoo announced Thursday that it will "soon bid a bittersweet farewell" to its pair of ...