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,…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready to light up the Zoo! Lights Before Christmas at Riverbanks Zoo kicks off Saturday, November 18. This is the 30th anniversary season of Lights Before Christmas. 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…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Tragic news out of Riverbanks Zoo as workers, and visitors, mourn the loss of the Zoo’s first infant gorilla. The infant gorilla was born in the breech position Thursday. This was the first pregnancy for 11-year-old Macy, one of the Zoo’s three female western lowland gorillas, according to zoo officials. Gorilla Base Camp has been closed to give…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has announced the death of one of its female African elephants. Zoo officials say the 37 year old Elephant, named Penny, was humanely euthanized on Thursday, May 4 after she fell on exhibit and was unable to stand. According to Zoo officials, Penny had been at Riverbanks since December of 2001. The Median…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A grizzly bear at Riverbanks Zoo decided to play peek-a-boo with a girl, visiting the Midlands attraction with her family during spring break. Meagan Sawyer sent the video to ABC Columbia News. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features Tags: family fun, peek-a-boo, Riverbanks Zoo, South Carolina, spring break
