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Nature’s 911: Carolina Wildlife Center

by Staff | Oct 26, 2025

As human development continues to expand into natural habitats, Carolina Wildlife Center serves as a lifeline for injured and orphaned animals.

With rides, doughnut hamburgers and animals galore, the SC State Fair beckons

by Hardy Smothers | Oct 24, 2025

South Carolina’s State Fair brings residents together with fun rides, unique foods and entertaining games.

Sky ride construction underway at Riverbanks Zoo

by Calleen Soper | Mar 28, 2025

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden’s new gondola ride will offer birdseye views of the Saluda River.

Celebrate puppy love at Pups and Pints

by Calleen Soper | Feb 6, 2025

The dog adoption event offers a relaxed atmosphere where visitors can meet pups while enjoying drinks.

Riverbanks Zoo remembers past, looks toward future

by Caleb Deaton | Sep 24, 2024

There are questions. For example, will Riverbanks have a lion exhibit going forward?

Lexington’s new pet ordinance may be controversial, but may save animals’ lives

by Macaila Bogle | Sep 11, 2024

Want to keep your lost pet out of “kill shelters”? Lexington County has a possible solution.

Oh my gondola!

by Ren Pusher | Apr 12, 2024

Riverbanks Zoo’s expansion will bring a gondola and bridge over the Saluda River.

Chickens and camels and cows, oh my! State Fair animal caretakers work hard

by Kate Robins | Oct 13, 2023

Forget the food and rides. A main attraction for many fairgoers are the furry and friendly faces at the unique animal exhibits. (with a photo gallery)

Needle sharing linked to incurable horse disease outbreak

by Leah DeFreitas | Nov 10, 2022

A rare infectious disease affecting horses has reappeared in South Carolina after eight years likely due to the reuse of contaminated needles, according to a state veterinarian.