Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden
Spring is springing up all around us. And in West Columbia that means the colors of the season are beginning to burst. Jarrett’s JungleJarrett’s Jungle is a locally owned and operated retail Greenhouse and Florist that has earned a reputation for quality blooming plants and a flower shop with decorative pots and baskets. “Right now […]
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden celebrated the opening of the Saluda Skyride on Friday, Aug. 29, marking an important milestone in the “Bridge to the Wild” vision for the future. The Saluda Skyride’s construction is complete and ready to welcome guests on a unique aerial journey across the scenic Saluda River, connecting the Zoo and Botanical Garden campuses. The […]
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The school year is ending and that means parents may be looking for activities for their children when they are on summer vacation. There are many camps that are going on in the West Columbia community. Below, some of the summer camp opportunities are listed. Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center Free Summer Camp Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center – […]
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West Columbia is right beside some really neat venues. There are three attractions that draw daily visitors from all over the state, that are in West Columbia’s backyard. The South Carolina State Museum, EdVenture and Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens are a stone’s throw from us and a lot of the visitors to those places are […]
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The Botanical Gardens entrance to the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is on Botanical Parkway, off of Sunset Boulevard, in West Columbia. A substantial number of our visitors come in on the West Columbia side by way of the Botanical Garden. The Botanical Garden is connected to the Zoo by an 800-foot-long bridge over the Lower Saluda […]
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February temperatures in West Columbia have shown drastic movement. From lows in the teens to highs around 80 degrees. Despite the unpredictability, there are ways to navigate the weather. Hotworx opened at 114 State Street in West Columbia in December of 2023. It provides a way to stay active and it’s a great escape from the winter weather. At […]
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Residents of Lexington and Richland Counties get FREE daytime admission to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden every Friday in January and February. Winter hours on Jan. 10 or from 9 AM – 4 PM. After Jan. 10, Normal hours on Fridays are: 9 AM – 5 PM. Yes, Free Fridays are BACK at Riverbanks Zoo and […]
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In 2024, the City of West Columbia will host its 20th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on the first Friday in December – Dec. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. “I would like to invite everyone out for West Columbia’s Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony,” said Mayor Tem Miles. “It’s the kickoff for the Christmas […]
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