‘Exciting Zoo Update: Animals Relocating’

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is celebrating a new collaboration with Peak Drift Brewing Company, aimed at conservation efforts. The partnership will see the launch of two new brews inspired by the park, with a portion of the proceeds going towards the care and conservation of animals at Riverbanks and around the world.

The announcement will be made by Riverbanks Zoo and Garden’s Chief Operating Officer, Lochlan Baskin Wooten, and Sara Middleton Styles, Co-owner of Peak Drift Brewing Company. The event is scheduled for Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 10:30am at Riverbanks Botanical Garden in West Columbia, SC.

The agenda for the event includes remarks from both speakers, an activation and display of the new brews by Peak Drift, and a Q&A session with the media.

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is known for its collection of more than 3,000 animals and stunning gardens. Since its opening in 1974, the zoo has been a leader in animal care and welfare, education, and wildlife conservation. The mission of Riverbanks is to inspire actions that will have a lasting impact on wildlife and wild places.

Peak Drift Brewing Company, founded in 2021, is an innovative craft beverage company based in Columbia, South Carolina. The company offers high-quality craft beers, hard seltzers, and non-alcoholic beverages inspired by the landscapes of the Southeast region. Peak Drift products are available at select bars, restaurants, and stores in Columbia, as well as at Smoked, a popular restaurant in downtown Columbia.