Columbia, SC (WLTX) -- Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is pleased to announce the return of Toucan Tuesdays - a partnership with Harvest Hope Food Bank to help feed hungry families in the Midlands.

Every Tuesday this summer, beginning on June 12, two can visit Riverbanks for the price of one with a donation of two cans of non-perishable food to Harvest Hope. 

"Harvest Hope is thrilled to partner with Riverbanks Zoo for the third year of Toucan Tuesdays, and we look forward to the outpouring of donated food that will help us so much in our mission this summer," said Harvest Hope CEO Denise Holland. "It is wonderful that a family-based organization like Riverbanks Zoo can be so instrumental in providing food and comfort to families in need in our community."

Riverbanks visitors generated nearly 2,000 pounds of food during last year's Toucan Tuesdays drive. 

Buy-one, get-one admission isn't the only perk guests will receive for visiting on a Toucan Tuesday.

Riverbanks will also offer $2 ICEEs and 2-for-1 specials in the Elephant's Trunk Gift Shop. 

In addition, visiting on a Toucan Tuesday is a perfect opportunity to check out the Zoo's pair of juvenile dragons, born last August, now on exhibit in the Desert Gallery of the Aquarium-Reptile Complex.

Toucan Tuesdays will run for 12 consecutive Tuesdays throughout the summer, ending on August 28.

The promotion applies to general admission rates only (purchase one admission and get the second for equal or lesser value free; Explorer wristbands and memberships are not included).

Donation bins will be located at both the Zoo and Garden entrances. For more information, visit www.riverbanks.org.