Zoo, aquarium, and botanical garden in Columbia, South Carolina, United States
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The Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is a 170-acre (69 ha) zoo, aquarium, and botanical garden located along the Saluda River in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. A small portion of the zoo extends into the nearby city of West Columbia. It is operated by the Rich-Lex Riverbanks Park Special Purpose District, a partnership of the city of Columbia and Richland and Lexington counties. It is overseen by the Riverbanks Park Commission, comprising two members each from the three governments and one at-large member.
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
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between its junction with I-26 and its terminus at Gadsden Street. The RiverbanksZoo is a major attraction on I-126. I-126 begins in northwestern Columbia...
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