Sniff, swirl, sip and support wildlife conservation
February 1, 2017
Tickets are now on sale for Riverbanks’ popular spring fundraiser. Wine Tasting at Riverbanks Botanical Garden will take place on Friday, April 28, from 7:00pm-9:30pm.
Hosted by Riverbanks Society, the palate-pleasing experience also is made possible by First Citizens Bank and Colonial Life. Guests can choose to sample from more than 100 varieties of domestic and imported wine while savoring the seasonal sights of one of America’s best public gardens. In addition, for those who prefer hops to grapes, an assortment of select micro-brews will be available for tasting.
Guests also will enjoy a mouthwatering selection of featured fare from some of Columbia’s finest restaurants and caterers. New to the menu this year are Spotted Salamander and Whole Foods Catering. Returning favorites include Hudson’s Smokehouse BBQ, Liberty Tap Room, The Melting Pot, Pearlz Oyster Bar and Riverbanks’ Events and Hospitality. Live jazz by Jamie Beresford will complement the evening.
A limited number of tickets are available for the sell-out event. Tickets should be purchased in advance online. Advance prices are $50 for Riverbanks’ members and $60 for the general public.
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden encourages responsible drinking. Proper photo identification is required, and no one under the age of 21 will be permitted. To ensure the safety of our guests, Riverbanks will pay the first $10 of cab fares to hotels and residences in Richland and Lexington counties.
Wine Tasting will take place rain or shine. Parking and entry to the event will be available on the Botanical Garden side only at 1300 Botanical Parkway in West Columbia.
About Riverbanks Society
Established in 1976 by a group of concerned citizens, Riverbanks Society continues today as the private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization supporting the needs of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. The Society has evolved from an original membership base of 200 households to nearly 40,000 households today, representing more than 190,000 individuals and boasting one of the largest zoo societies per capita in the United States. Riverbanks Society members and donors provide important resources for the research, education and conservation efforts of the Zoo and Garden, strengthening Riverbanks’ position within the community as the premier family choice for education and recreation.
About Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
For more than 40 years, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has connected individuals, families and groups with the world’s wildlife and wild places. Riverbanks is a special purpose district governed by the Riverbanks Park Commission, which consists of seven members, two appointed by Richland County Council, two by Lexington County Council, two by the City of Columbia, and one jointly by the three entities. It is the mission of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden to foster appreciation and concern for all living things. Riverbanks Zoo is located at 500 Wildlife Parkway, Columbia, SC 29210. The Botanical Garden entrance is located at 1300 Botanical Parkway, West Columbia, SC 29169. The park is open daily from 9am to 5pm, except for Thanksgiving and Christmas day. Admission is $15.95 for adults, $13.50 for children ages 2 – 12 and free for children younger than 2. Group rates and other discounts may apply. Year-round membership packages are also available. For more information, call Riverbanks at 803.779.8717, visit www.riverbanks.org or www.facebook.com/riverbankszoo.
