Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is open daily from 9am until 5pm. All members and guests are required to obtain timed arrival tickets for entry. (Once you are admitted to the park, there is no limit to your visit.) Due to the impacts of COVID-19, discounts for members of reciprocal zoos or aquariums are not being honored at Riverbanks at this time. For additional purchase options, please select from the eTicket store menu above.

Riverbanks relies on admission, membership and other ticket purchases to help feed and care for the animals and plants and support vital park operations. Thank you for your support!

GENERAL PUBLIC - Timed Tickets

Adults — $21.99 plus tax
Children ages 2–12 — $18.99 plus tax
Children younger than 2 — FREE
Military (please present military ID at gate) — $19.99 plus tax
Senior Citizens (ages 62 and up; please present photo ID at gate) — $19.99 plus tax

All purchases are non-refundable.

FREE FRIDAYS - Timed Entry Reservations

January and February only for residents of Richland and Lexington Counties in South Carolina. Residents of Richland or Lexington County must present a timed entry reservation confirmation and proof of residency for each member in the party over age 18 at any Riverbanks ticket booth to obtain free tickets for entry. Proof of residency required (e.g., South Carolina driver’s license, South Carolina photo ID, property tax statement or vehicle registration).

MEMBERS - Timed Entry Reservations

Free with membership. Plan ahead! Some member times are booking quickly and may be filled to capacity on busier days. We wish we could open all times to our valued members, but we are doing our best to ensure the safety of our guests, staff and the animals while balancing your generous membership support with our additional need for general admission revenue to help recover from extended closure.
Valid member card, reservation confirmation and photo ID required upon entry.

Parking Fee

$5 per vehicle Free parking with online purchase or membership

Corporate Ticket Club (Organizations of 50 or more employees)

Adults — Corporate Coupon Code required for discounted rate.
Children (ages 2–12) —Corporate Coupon Code required for discounted rate.
Children younger than 2 — FREE

All purchases are non-refundable.

Year-Round Membership

Individual — $59
Family — $115
Individual Explorer — $149
Family Explorer — $199

All purchases are non-refundable.

eGIFTS

Go green this holiday season with eGifts! Riverbanks' eGift Cards may be purchased online and are redeemable for on-site purchases only including tickets, attractions, camps, concessions and gifts. Membership eGifts are also available.

All purchases are non-refundable.

Disclaimer: Riverbanks is taking every precaution necessary to ensure the health and well-being of our guests, staff and the animals related to highly contagious COVID-19 disease. All guests must practice personal safety during their visit. Visitors to the Zoo and Garden are assuming all risks associated with exposure to COVID-19.