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The coast of South Carolina has fascinated artists and visitors from the beginning. Xanthus Smith (1839-1928) served in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War, and participated in the blockade of...
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Brookgreen Gardens, between Myrtle Beach and Georgetown on the coast of South Carolina, was formed when Archer M. Huntington joined together parts of four different rice plantations. Anna Hyatt...
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The beautiful Lowcountry land and seascape are illustrated in this photo taken from the Biological Survey observation tower located in the Francis Marion National Forest at the coastal forest...
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Animals are truly Eco-Friendly! Join the Zoo Keepers at Riverbanks to discover how animals support our planet. See vultures fly, sharks swim and bees buzz to make our home a colorful, healthy and an...
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The award winning Birdhouse at Riverbanks is home to some of the world’s rarest birds, let’s fly in and see what it has to offer.
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Do you like things that hop slither and crawl? Well you may want to become a Herpetologist. let’s here what Riverbanks resident Herpetologist has to say about her job.
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On this edition of Riverbanks Roundup, join the team as a "detective" to determine truth about certain animal myths and legends. Through the process of inquiry, the team will determine answers to...
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Have you ever wondered how animals windup in a zoo? Let’s listen in as Ed tells us how the Riverbanks acquired their Koalas.
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The Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is a historical site as well as zoo. Local historian Scott P. talks about how the old Saluda River Bridge was burned in 1865 in an effort to stop Sherman's March into...
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The Saluda River Crossing at Riverbanks Zoo & Garden was the location of one of the important events in South Carolina history. Let’s visit with Ed and learn more about the crossing.
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How would you like to take you favorite big fluffy teddy bear to work with you? Koala Keepers get to. Learn more about this interesting job.
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The Ndoki Forest Exhibit at Riverbanks is a sanctuary to some of Africa’s most intriguing animals. Let’s go on a safari and see what this exhibit has to offer.
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After the crushing defeat at Waxhaws, the people of the South Carolina back country had a decision to make. Were they “Tories”—loyal to the crown; or would they become “Whigs” or “partisans” and fight...
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Students are invited to join in as we journey through Riverbanks Zoo and Garden searching for ways to support a healthy Earth and all its creatures! Conservationist Philippe Cousteau is the son of Jan...
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Meet the hyena cousins as they crunch on bones, play with baby flamingos and dig beneath the ground with naked mole rats. The best and most exciting mammal and bird moments are captured in this...
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden works with four major animal conservation groups in an effort to help endangered animals. Let’s check out the Uroplates Project and see how conservation works.
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Riverbanks Zoo & Garden is home to a troop of western lowland gorillas… let’s join the Riverbanks gang as they talk about what it takes to keep these giants happy.
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Learn what it really takes to feed a zoo full of hungry animals.
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Don't let this little guys size fool you. These snakes are still very deadly creatures.
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Did you know that Riverbanks has a secret room? Let’s check in with Scott and Katie and learn more about this top secret location.
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The award for the cutest animal at Riverbanks Zoo & Garden goes to the Koala. Let’s listen in as the Riverbanks Roundup gang talks about this popular marsupial.
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What is the best dressed animal that can not fly? Why Penguins of course. Let’s learn more about the penguin exhibit at Riverbanks.
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Even animals get sick. Learn what happens and where they go when they are feeling ill.
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What is a zoo without an elephant? Let’s listen to the Riverbanks Roundup gang as they talk about The Zoo’s biggest star.
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General Daniel Morgan’s battle plan at Cowpens was considered a masterpiece of military strategy and tactics. In Fall of 1780, General Nathaniel Greene sent a portion of his men under Morgan to fight...
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The War for American independence began well for patriots in the South. In the city of Charles Town, South Carolina (known as “Charleston” after the war)—an unfinished palmetto fort remarkably...
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The Tomistomas Crocodile is often referred to as the most beautiful of all the crocodiles but, don’t let their good looks fool you. This endangered species can grow up to twenty feet long and weight...
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Do you know what it takes to keep a 400 pound gorilla happy? Let’s listen in as the Riverbanks Roundup gang talks about gorilla enrichment.
