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The zoo opened on April 25, 1974 after 5 years of planning. The planning stage was crucial because of the rich history surrounding the property, including four archeological sites. [3] Within two years, it was obvious that the zoo would not be self-supporting, and the Riverbanks Zoological Society was created to help raise money for the zoo.
Residents will see a property tax increase beginning in 2025 to cover the $80 million bond, which the zoo will use to add and upgrade exhibits. $80M bond to expand Riverbanks Zoo gets final ...
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The Columbia zoo recently opened a new reptile and aquarium center, which has already drawn thousands of guests. Now it has turned its attention to the next phase of proposed expansion.
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A special "Jungle Train" ran from Boston to Hudson on Sundays, with admission to Benson's included in the ticket price. By 1934 the parking lot could accommodate 5,200 cars. In 1940, animal trainer Joe Arcaris began his association with the zoo, performing acts with lions and other animals till the late 1970s.
Riverbanks Zoo announces death of 13-year-old giraffe. Noah Feit. March 10, 2024 at 12:02 PM. A giraffe who lived at Columbia’s Riverbanks Zoo & Garden for more than a decade has died.
The South Carolina Aquarium, located in Charleston, South Carolina, opened on May 19, 2000, on the historic Charleston Harbor.It is home to more than five thousand animals including North American river otters, alligators, great blue herons, owls, loggerhead sea turtles, lined seahorses, jellyfish, pufferfish, green moray eels, horseshoe crabs, sea stars, and sharks.