Penguins, cats and tortoises: SCETV to release series teaching about zoo animals

The videos are meant to get children interested in conservation, biology and animal care, the state agency said.

By: Skylar Laird

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: September 16, 2026

Words: 473

Last Updated: 1 day, 20 hours ago

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COLUMBIA — Anyone who’s longed for a closer look at a zoo animal and its habitat will get that chance with a series of videos created through the state’s public broadcasting network.

Starting Friday, SCETV will release educational and immersive videos featuring animals and habitats at Columbia’s Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens. The goal of the series, titled “Zoo Minutes,” is to find a new way to get children interested in conservation, according to the …

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