Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is keeping the fun rolling into late summer with a fresh lineup of events, new animal residents, and even a chance to make a difference in conservation—all while enjoying one of the Midlands’ favorite destinations.
New Faces You’ll Want to Meet
Suci the Sumatran Tiger
Suci (pronounced Su-chee) is the Zoo’s newest big cat on the block! This critically endangered Sumatran tiger has joined Riverbanks from Memphis Zoo as part of a Species Survival Plan and is already prowling around her new habitat.
Sherman the Wallaby Joey
It’s a boy! After a public vote, the Tammar wallaby joey has officially been named Sherman—a fun nod to “P. Sherman 42 Wallaby Way” from Finding Nemo. Come watch this little guy hop into action daily in the Kangaroo Walkabout.
Nadya the Sand Cat
This 10-year-old desert beauty has taken up residence in the Conservation Outpost tunnel. Don’t blink—sand cats are famously elusive!
Mark Your Calendars
Toucan Tuesdays (Now through August 12)
Bring two non-perishable food items for Harvest Hope Food Bank and score buy-one-get-one admission and BOGO regular-sized ICEEs. Good cause, great deal!
Pollinator Plant Pack Sale (Starts August 1)
Online sales open for these limited-edition native plant bundles that help support local bees and butterflies. Packs are $60 and go fast! Pickup is September 20 at the Botanical Garden.
Brew at the Zoo – August 1, 7–9:30 PM
Cheers to 20 years! Enjoy 100+ brews, food trucks, live music, and an adults-only evening among the animals. 21+ only. $70 for members, $80 for the public.
Members’ Night Out – September 5, 6–9 PM
Zoo members get the VIP treatment with exclusive after-hours access, special perks, and kid-friendly fun.
Nature Connects: LEGO Brick Exhibition – Opens September 14
Sean Kenney’s amazing LEGO sculptures make a bold return! Explore wildlife and conservation through jaw-dropping, brick-built creations at the Botanical Garden.
ZOOfari: A Wild Fundraising Night – September 26, 7–10:30 PM
It’s South Carolina’s wildest party with a purpose! Enjoy cocktails, cuisine, auctions, and—for the first time ever—a zero-waste format. Tickets: $85 for members, $100 for non-members.
For tickets, plant packs, memberships, and more event details, swing by riverbanks.org.
