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Elephants moving out of Riverbanks Zoo, White Rhinos moving in

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you’re headed to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden this weekend, check out the Elephants. The Zoo will soon be saying goodbye to some of its oldest residents. A pair of elephants, 48-year-old Robin and 37-year-old Belle will be transferred to a new herd. Image Riverbanks Zoo Courtesy: Larry Cameron Riverbanks Zoo officials say they are working with…
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Riverbanks Zoo saying goodbye to Elephants, making way for Rhinos

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Riverbanks Zoo is saying goodbye to some of its oldest residents. A pair of elephants, 48-year-old Robin and 37-year-old Belle will be transferred to a new herd. Image Riverbanks Zoo Courtesy: Larry Cameron Riverbanks Zoo officials say they are working with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) African Elephant Species Survival Plan, to find the elephants…
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Riverbanks Zoo open on Labor day, see the new Rockhopper Penguins

Crysty Vaughan,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) –Looking for something to do on Labor Day? You can check out the new Rockhopper Penguins at Riverbanks Zoo. Friday was the first day the penguin families have been released back into their exhibit. The 2 male Rockhopper Penguin chicks hatched in mid-June and have been out of the exhibit for 2 months growing their waterproof feathers,…
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Voting this week to name Riverbanks Zoo New Lion Cubs

Crysty Vaughan,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – You’ve till got time to help name the zoo’s newest additions. Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is looking for the community’s help to name their three lion cubs. Voting is open now to name the 3 female cubs on the zoo’s website. There are six names to choose from: Amara, Asha, Koda, Kengeza, Bakari and Zari. You…
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Your Chance to name Riverbanks Zoo’s Newest Additions: Lion Cubs

Crysty Vaughan,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Are you good with names? Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is looking for the community’s help to name their newest additions, three lion cubs. Voting is open now to name the 3 female cubs on the zoo’s website. There are six names to choose from: Amara, Asha, Koda, Kengeza, Bakari and Zari. You can vote for your…
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Riverbanks Zoo-Behind the Scenes with Good Morning Curtis

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Curtis Wilson, Co-anchor of Good Morning Columbia , is live Thursday morning at the Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Gardens. Curtis is live in the field with his ‘Good Morning Curtis’ segments. Curtis got an inside look at the Aquarium Reptile Complex and some of its’ residents, the Galapagos tortoises. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features Tags: Riverbanks Zoo
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Good Morning Curtis-Behind the Scenes at Riverbanks Zoo

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Curtis Wilson, Co-anchor of Good Morning Columbia , is live Thursday morning at the Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Gardens. Curtis is live in the field with his ‘Good Morning Curtis’ segments. Curtis got an inside look at the Elephant exhibit, among the special guests was ‘Robin’, a 47  year old African Elephant.  Robin even helped Curtis out with…
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Riverbanks Zoo ‘Lights Before Christmas’: Lights up the Night

Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Time to light the night! This is the 30th anniversary season of  the Lights Before Christmas at Riverbanks Zoo. According to Zoo officials, the dazzling display will features nearly one million lights and animated images. For the first time, a 30-foot animated story tree, plus a Holly Jolly Christmas Parade of charismatic characters will take center stage. Lights Before…