| SOUTH CAROLINA ZOOS Riverbanks Zoological Park & Botanical Garden Riverbanks is home to more than 2,000 magnificent and fascinating animals and one of the nation's most beautiful and inspiring botanical gardens. The lush 170-acre site features dynamic natural habitat exhibits, scenic river views, spectacular valley overlooks and significant historic landmarks. For more than 30 years, Riverbanks has provided individuals, families and groups with a common place to connect with and learn about the world's wildlife and wild places. The South Carolina Aquarium opened in May of 2000 on the historic Charleston Harbor. As of August 2005, over 3 million people have visited the South Carolina Aquarium. There are over 60 exhibits located throughout the Aquarium that focus on five major regions of the Appalachian Watershed: the Mountains, the Piedmont, the Coastal Plain, the Coast and the Ocean. Our changing exhibit space currently showcases the Secrets of the Amazon, displaying a variety of plants, animals and habitats from the Amazon River basin. Don't forget your camera! |
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