A zoo in South Carolina’s capital city has been ranked among the country’s best. Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, located on 170 acres along the Saluda River just outside of Columbia, is home to more than ...

Maximus, a ginormous 125-year-old alligator snapping turtle that staff loved to swim with and who brought smiles to thousands ...

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The zoo is honoring Koshka the Amur tiger who lived for nearly two decades, serving as an ambassador for the species while living in South Carolina. "Koshka was an integral part of the Riverbanks ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – Riverbanks Zoo and Garden announced the death of its beloved Amur tiger, Koshka, who they said lived an extraordinary life spanning nearly two decades. “Koshka was an ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Riverbanks Zoo and Garden announced on Thursday the death of its beloved Amur Tiger Koshka, who was nearly 20 years old. "Koshka was an integral part of the Riverbanks family ...