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Free Fridays at Riverbanks Zoo Start This Week
This special offer is open to residents of Richland and Lexington counties.
Richland and Lexington County residents can enjoy the sights of Riverbanks Zoo for free every Friday in January and February.
Starting this Friday, Jan. 6, residents who show proof of residency with a valid ID or a copy of their property tax statement will get free admission to the zoo.
“Riverbanks is grateful for the continued support provided by the residents of Richland and Lexington counties,” said Satch Krantz, executive director of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. “The Free Fridays program is one way we can show our appreciation.”
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Riverbanks is a special purpose district and relies on funding from property taxes collected by Richland and Lexington counties to supplement its operating budget.
The winter hours for the zoo are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Residents can visit the zoo for free on Fridays as many times as they would like in January and February.
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All other guests will be charged regular admission.
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