of $6 million) with more than 4,200 species of native and exotic plants, and some sculptures. A trail system lets visitors explore several kilometers of bottomland and upland mixed hardwood forests in search of the native wildlife that call the Zoo and Garden home. Saluda Factory Historic District Waterfall Junction Waterfall Junction (opened in April 2016) is a children's play area that includes a splashpad, playground, playhouses, and more. See also List of botanical gardens in the United States Notes External links Botanical gardens in South Carolina Buildings and structures in Columbia, South Carolina Zoos in South Carolina Protected areas of Richland County, South Carolina Tourist attractions in Columbia, South Carolina Zoos established in 1974