Updates at Riverbanks Zoo: newest attractions, rental and food prices (what’s fun to do in Columbia)

This post is a follow up to my previous article on Riverbanks Zoo I wrote back in March. Three months later it’s worth noting the zoo’s newest attractions and prices updates, especially on food. Those of you new to the blog or just recently moved into town, Columbia Riverbanks Zoo is THE family attraction in [...]

Fun, free and affordable weekend things to do with kids in Columbia

Wonder where to go with the kids and what’s interesting to see while visiting Columbia? Here is a list of really fun, educational and healthy things to do during the weekend. UPDATE! I’ve added more lovely places from recent 2009 and 2010 experiences. Free family activities 1. “Tame the wild things” at the Public Library, [...]

Riverbanks Zoo Giant Turtles Eat From Your Hand video

This is as good as it gets at Riverbanks Zoo. Up close and personal with these puppy love cuties. That day the Galapagos turtles were particularly funny and friendly letting kids touch their shells and pet their scruffy heads. Happy family vacation in South Carolina!

Riverbanks Zoo Merry Go Around video

One of the main attractions at Riverbanks Zoo: the Caroussel or Merry Go Around, as we say it here. For just one dollar you will get “dazed and confused”! Kids just love it so smile and try to enjoy it. Learn more on how to make most of your time at the Riverbanks Zoo from my [...]

Riverbanks Zoo Bird Mating Dance video

Shot this funny video at Riverbanks Zoo last weekend. Some of the things guys will do and go through just to get our attention. Watch the female at the end of the video (on the left side of the screen). She could care less about all that samba, rumba, cha-cha, mambo Gotta get better moves! [...]

Brady Bunch Parrots Square Off over Food at Riverbanks Zoo

Guaranteed kids fun for just $1. Watch out for “accidents” and enjoy the show!

Riverbanks Zoo: Annoyed Gorilla Takes Off video

Even the Great Ape can’t put up with annoying cell phones!

Riverbanks Botanical Gardens: things to do at the zoo (in photos)

Hosted in the same park as the zoo, the Botanical Garden it’s a horticultural delight anytime of the year. There are free shuttles to and from the zoo every 20 minutes. Riverbanks Botanical Garden

Noisy Pop Divas Flamingos – American Idols at Riverbanks Zoo?

Every few minutes these high-maintenance cuties will start singing. Gotta give them credit for the well synchronized moves. Watch out Pink!”

Gorilla Moment at the Riverbanks Zoo

We were all starring at him as he was fiddling with the bamboo leaves and stick. This was a rare treat indeed. The big boys out in plain view less then 4 feet in front of us. Out of the blue Mike raises the stick in the air gladiator style and lets out a shivering [...]