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Zoo welcomes baby Komodo Dragons

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012, 10:50am

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will, for the first time in Zoo history, exhibit a pair of juvenile Komodo dragons beginning this Friday, May 4.

Komodo dragons—also known as Komodo monitors—are the world’s largest living lizards. Male dragons have been known to reach lengths of 10 feet and weigh more than 200 pounds. The largest Komodo on record weighed 366 pounds.

“We are excited to give our visitors an opportunity to watch as these...

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National bird on display at zoo

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, February 15th, 2012, 1:18pm

Celebrate Presidents’ Day with a visit to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden and be among the first to see the Zoo’s newest resident—a female bald eagle.

The young bird and national symbol of the United States came to Riverbanks on December 5, 2011, from Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research in Delaware. 

“Riverbanks acquired this particular bald eagle after it was determined the bird would not be able to survive on its own in the wild...

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Free Fridays Return to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012, 11:53am
Free Fridays Return to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

A new year means the return of Free Fridays at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden! Residents of Richland and Lexington counties are invited to visit the Zoo for free every Friday during the months of January and February, beginning this Friday, January 6.

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National Forest trails in SC closing for season

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Monday, January 2nd, 2012, 11:25am
National Forest trails in SC closing for season

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - As the new year begins, the National Forest Service is closing three off-road vehicle trails in the Sumter National Forest in the western part of South Carolina.

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New Development Director, Harley Carpenter, Begins with SCWF

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Monday, December 12th, 2011, 9:18am
New Development Director, Harley Carpenter, Begins with SCWF

The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) has hired Harley Carpenter, an experienced fundraiser, to support the organization’s efforts to conserve South Carolina’s invaluable wildlife and natural resources.

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How cool are your holiday lights?

Submitted by Jason Old, Digital Content Director
Tuesday, December 6th, 2011, 3:28pm
How cool are your holiday lights?

Enter the WIS Holiday Lights contest today! 

We want to see your holiday lights display.  Whether you light your home or business for the holidays each year, spread some cheer by sharing your creations with others!  Upload your holiday light show video or photos and you could win some great prizes.

We're looking for entries that show just how far you go to celebrate the holidays!  We'll be showcasing many of the videos and photos on WIS during the contest.  Don't be a Grinch – get those videos & photos upload

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Age Not a Factor for One of Riverbanks’ Oldest New Moms

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Thursday, November 17th, 2011, 2:35pm
Source: Riverbanks Zoo

One of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden’s oldest residents isn’t letting her age get in the way of motherhood. A Galapagos tortoise—believed to be more than 100-years-old—is now a new mom to 5 hatchlings.

The pocket-sized hatchlings were discovered—unexpectedly—Tuesday in the Galapagos tortoise exhibit.

“We had been hoping for this for some time but knew the tortoise’s age could definitely be a factor with fertility,” said Scott Pfaff,...

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