Riverbanks Zoo & Garden

About Riverbanks Zoo & Garden

Riverbanks Zoo & Garden’s 170-acre campus includes scenic river views, valley overlooks, natural habitat exhibits and historic landmarks. Its 70-acre Botanical Garden has themed gardens and more than 5,700 species of native and exotic plants. Weddings include receptions in the Magnolia Room in the Botanical Garden or Ndoki Lodge in the Zoo, with ceremony options in the Botanical Garden and at Zoo-side sites. The venue advertises weddings for 15 to 500 guests, and offers a separate full-Zoo buyout for groups of 500 or more.

The facts

Guests

15–500 guests

Price

$1,750–$1,850

Pricing note

Peak-time, four-hour reception rentals are listed at $1,750 for the Magnolia Room and $1,850 for Ndoki Lodge; some months, Fridays and Sundays may have slightly reduced rates. The separate all-inclusive elopement package starts at $1,500 for 15 guests or fewer and is not a venue-rental rate. Elopement prices exclude a 22% service charge and 10% sales tax.

Setting

Indoor & outdoor

Kind of place

Garden · Park

Last updated

November 2026

On the big wedding guides

• Listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
• Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)

How to reach Riverbanks Zoo & Garden

• Website: riverbanks.org
• Phone: (803) 602-0900
• Address: 500 Wildlife Parkway

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