Lexington County Council Moves Closer To Approving Riverbanks Zoo Expansion

(Lexington County, SC)-- The Lexington County Council is considering an expansion of Riverbanks Zoo.

An 80-million-dollar bond took another step towards approval Tuesday night. 

If fully approved, Lexington County would pay 36-million dollars over the next 20 years, and Richland County would pay 44-million. 

The project would fund a new primate forest bridge, facility on the Saluda River, and upgrades to the tiger and lion habitats.


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