Wowman

BTW - the longtime main silverback in this troop has fallen ill recently. The zoo released a statement that he has a mass in his colon/abdomen. They are monitoring him closely, but I think they released this story because he will not have that much longer. Here is a pic I have of him from last year.

I listen to them all the time. The gorilla's tend to have the most intelligent topics.

Here is a current map of the zoo. The Blue circles show what will be the future enhancements. You can see the lion habitat is marked, but the larger blue circle on the other side of the river will be the large Asia (Tiger, Red Panda, and primates) area.

Here is the main signage for this area.

Looking down on this area at night.

Headed towards the caverns under the temple.

There is a tranquil lake at the top of the hill.

HB my online friend!

Question 149 - Numbers Which is greater, the original height of the Great Pyramid or the original length of one of it’s sides? A: Height B: Length

Correct answers for Question 146, 147, and 148 - Numbers 146 - Takes money to make money (in 2021) How much does it cost to make a dime? C: 3.73 cents 147 - Takes money to make money (in 2021) How much does it cost to make a nickel? A: 7.42 cents 148 - Takes money to make money (in 2021) How much does it cost to make a penny? B: 1.76 cents

Some early history of the zoo. In the early 1960s, a group of local businessmen initiated the concept of a small community zoo. Known as the Columbia Zoo, the proposed facility was designed exclusively as a children’s zoo with a nursery rhyme theme. Funding restraints and other problems doomed the initial effort, but the concept of a zoo for the Midlands of South Carolina persisted. In 1969, the South Carolina General Assembly created the Rich-Lex Riverbanks Parks Special Purpose District, the legal and governing authority for what was ultimately to become Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. The seven-member Riverbanks Park Commission was established as the district’s governing authority. By creating Riverbanks as a Special Purpose District, the state legislature significantly expanded the Zoo’s support base. Richland and Lexington counties joined the city of Columbia as full partners in the budding Riverbanks project. Each of the three political entities appointed two members to the Commission, with the seventh appointed at-large. Approximately 100 acres of land on both sides of the Lower Saluda River and just outside of the city proper were leased to the commission by South Carolina Electric and Gas (SCE&G) for 99 years at $1.00 per year.

On the other side of the rocks there is a more traditional entrance to this area.

Looking down on the wheel area.

Let's take a look at the Adventure Boats: Blue Line that travel through this land. The boast arrive from the west where they pass under a pathway bridge as they enter this land.

Heading up to the top of the hill where there is a nice place to eat, a flat ride and a gift shop.