River Ridge announced today the upcoming development and opening of Hill City AquaZoo, an updated and enhanced experience for the community to meet with and learn about unique animals and the importance of conservation.
 
Hill City AquaZoo is an original brand and concept developed by River Ridge that will open in the current SeaQuest Lynchburg location.
 
“We’re investing in an updated experience for our guests that will allow us to create our own unique programs and ways to engage with the community,” said Melissa Faria, General Manager at River Ridge.
 
River Ridge leadership also already made the exciting decision to honor all previous SeaQuest Lynchburg annual memberships.
 
According to Faria, Hill City AquaZoo will continue to serve families, schools and other community members, who can learn about unique animals and experience them up close. Part of this experience will include continued educational opportunities about the animals and the importance of conservation, with a fresh look and expanded habitats.
 
“The community has shown their love for SeaQuest Lynchburg and their family of animals over the past several years, and we’re looking forward to continuing that commitment and experience for the community at Hill City AquaZoo,” Faria said.
 
Hill City AquaZoo will commence development with the official closure of SeaQuest Lynchburg on Friday, October 18^th.  
 
The grand opening of Hill City AquaZoo is slated for November.
 
Faria encourages the community to stay tuned for updates on grand opening details as development begins.
 
 
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About River Ridge    
River Ridge is Lynchburg, Virginia’s premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination. Following its recent multiyear redevelopment, River Ridge has brought exciting new retail, dining and entertainment options to the property. Located off the region’s two major highways, Routes 29 and 460, River Ridge is solely owned by Liberty University and managed by JLL. For more information, visit www.shopriverridgemall.com.    
 
About Hill City AquaZoo
Hill City AquaZoo (“AquaZoo”) is a subsidiary of River Ridge. This rebranded and enhanced interactive animal experience will open at River Ridge in fall 2024. Located in the former SeaQuest Lynchburg location, Hill City AquaZoo will provide the community, including families, schools and other community members with unique educational opportunities and experiences with a variety of animals.
 
About JLL  
For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500^® company with annual revenue of $20.8 billion and operations in over 80 countries around the world, our more than 110,000 employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAY^SM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.