Riverbanks Zoo

Riverbanks Zoo & Garden is a Columbia, SC destination that began in 1974 and welcomes over 1.3 million visitors per year to see more than 3,000 animals. The objective of this journalistic photostory was to highlight the zoo’s diverse animal habitats, hands-on guest experiences, and behind-the-scenes responsibilities carried out by staff—capturing both the wonder of the zoo and the hard work that sustains it.