Columbia, South Carolina – Gfpacificbee’s Insights & photography

2025 Cell Pic Sunday: 08.10

Throwback to 2017

Riverbanks Zoo & Garden

Remembering a fun family trip with my daughter and granddaughter to the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia, South Carolina. This upcoming week my granddaughter will turn twelve (12). These are memories from when she was four (4).

Her mom and I took her down to Columbia, South Carolina to visit the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. It was a special time and memories I will always cherish. [She currently lives with her father & he does not allow her to visit with us even though there is a shared custody agreement.]

***Alona***
***petting an***
**Anglo-Nubian goat**

Alona enjoyed being able to pet the goats and other animals in the children’s petting area.

*Alona*
*riding a Giraffe*
*on the*
*Merry-Go-Round*

As well as the merry-go-round and all the amazing animals located within the Zoo.

Every time we came near any of the animal sculptures she thought she had to go up and climb on them. It made for some interesting poses (or lack of posing).

*Alona on*
*Happy the Tiger*
*in the*
*Riverbanks main plaza*

After a long tiring day, we stopped at the entrance/exit area for one final photo opportunity before traveling back home through Great Falls, Lancaster, and finally to get home in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

*Riverbanks Zoo and Garden*
*Columbia, South Carolina*
*with Alona*

John’s Cell Pic Sunday-2025.08.10

Throwback Thursday (on Sunday)

Camera: Apple iPhone 7 Plus

Location: Riverbanks Zoo and Garden; Columbia, South Carolina, USA

God Bless. Memories are precious. Treasure your memories. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

Throwback Thursday: American Alligator Swimming at the Zoo

American Alligator

This is a throwback photo from January 2018 taken on a visit to the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia, South Carolina.

The Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is a 170-acre zoo, aquarium, and botanical garden located along the Saluda River in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. Riverbanks is home to more than 3,000 animals that represent over 400 species around the world.

The Zoo first opened its gates to the public on April 25, 1974. It has continued to be a popular destination to connect and learn about wildlife life for individuals, families, and groups. It is considered one of the largest mid-sized zoos in the United States. It draws an estimated one million visitors annually.

Throwback Thursday

Photo Credit: ©️Deb L. Waters

Camera: iPhone X

Taken: 2018 January 7

Location: Riverbanks Zoo and Garden; Columbia, South Carolina, USA

God Bless. Thank you for visiting my blog. I appreciate y’all.

NPC #9: Long-Legged Birds

The only long-legged Birds I’ve seen in my area are in surrounding zoos. The Great Blue Heron in our local waterways are not really long-legged and my only shots of the are in the water. Therefore, I hope y’all enjoy my selections for Denzil’s Nature Photo Challenge.