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Nice ZooWell there really wasn't anything special to this zoo. Most of the animals you really couldn't see well, the bathrooms were run down and some of the animals weren't in cages due to maintenance. I don't think Ill make it to this zoo again.2 of 3 Yahoo! Users found this review helpfulOVERALL
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Average Zoo. Fun for kids thoughI have been to several zoos around the country. I found that for all the hype the Riverbanks Zoo left something to be desired. There weren't even Chimps. The Gorilla exhibit wasn't conducive to viewing from outside. It seemed that most of the 2000 species were of the aviary variety.
The farm for kids isn't really a petting zoo area. ...1 of 1 Yahoo! Users found this review helpfulSHOW FULL REVIEW
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LOVE IT!!!This zoo is fantastic! I've been to bigger but never nicer. The zoo flows SO well and is very relaxing. Even the little cafe they have is great.
The best part though is the fact that personalencounters with the animals are SO affordable. It was only $10 to go behind the scenes with the penguins and touch one, etc. AND the entrance fee is only ...2 of 2 Yahoo! Users found this review helpfulSHOW FULL REVIEWOVERALL
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Love ItThe Riverbank Zoo is a very nice Zoo.. We just moved here to the Columbia area and we love the Zoo. We will definitely visit again. Very different from any other Zoo we visited. Lots to see and great layout!1 of 1 Yahoo! Users found this review helpfulOVERALLAtmosphereValue
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Not worth your money or timeMy family and I were VERY disappointed in the zoo. We went in an effort to do something different. We honestly had no expectations and still came out extremely disappointed. The bathrooms were awful. I am a guy and I would normally not complain about a bathroom but the smell and the unsanitary conditions of the bathrooms made me wonder if the ...4 of 4 Yahoo! Users found this review helpfulSHOW FULL REVIEWOVERALL
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Fantastic Southeast zooRiverbanks Zoo is one of my favorite zoos for a number of reasons. The zoo is laid out in such a way as to not exhaust you while walking around in it. The aquatic life exhibit is great, as is the bird exhibit, specifically the penguins. The gardens are great too. The animal exhibits are super for getting really good close-up pictures. I would ...SHOW FULL REVIEWOVERALLAtmosphereValue
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A wonderful little zooThe Riverbanks Zoo was a great take-in. Loved the elephants, giraffes, gorillas, and grizzlies. Very relaxing setting. Big Con: the 3-D movie. Lasted for 15 minutes and if your age, and certainly your IQ, is greater than that, then forget it!OVERALLAtmosphereValue
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This Zoo is AwesomeI live in Columbia and I am not raving about his zoo simply because it is where I live. For those who love animals but hate going to zoos where these beautiful creatures are kept in cages, you will be amazed here. It is an open landscape with healthy animals and beautiful plants. Its a must see if you are visiting Columbia or anywhere within a ...SHOW FULL REVIEWOVERALLAtmosphereValue
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Lights are beautiful!Took my out of town guests to the lights at the zoo this year and they loved it! This is a great experience (and time of year) to see the zoo. My son loves the elephants!
If you have just moved to Columbia - family memberships are very resonable.OVERALL -
Go here if you come to ColumbiaHaving been to a number of zoological parks recently (two youngsters, lots of traveling) I have to say that it is hard to beat Riverbanks. They tend to get crowded on weekend afternoons. Our favorite time to go is on summer mornings. It is not a large zoo, like San Diego, but it is pretty modern. The bird house is well done, and you can feed the giraffes. There is a playground and carousel for the kiddies.OVERALLAtmosphereValue
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