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Riverbanks is pleased to offer several group tours. School Tours are available for grades K-12 and special needs groups that take students on an enlightening excursion through the park; Guided Garden Tours allow budding gardeners in pre-school through grade 12 to explore the Botanical Garden; and Behind-the-Scenes Adventure Tours give individuals or small groups an inside look at some out-of-sight places in the Zoo.

Planning a school field trip for 15 or more?

Avoid long lines! Pay in advance or arrange to pay at the gate at least two weeks in advance.

Richland and Lexington County Public Schools

SCHOOL TOURS:

Join one of our Education staff members for a 45-minute tour of your choice. Our interactive tours include fun-filled facts, wildlife conservation information, and the inside scoop on our animals. The tours are designed for K-12th grades and special needs groups. Please look below to find the tour that's best for you!

Tours are offered Tuesdays through Fridays, August - May. Please call for available times. A program fee of $55 is charged for each tour reserved. All programs must be reserved two weeks in advance by calling the Education Department at 803.779.8717x1113 Monday through Friday between 9:00am and 4:00pm.

If you have any questions, please email Elisa Roberts.

AVAILABLE TOUR PROGRAMS (click each tour title for more information)
+ Wild Weather (for grade K)
+ Leaf in Paw (for grades 1-2)
+ Tell Tail (for grades 3-4)
+ Balancing Act (for grades 5-6)
+ Animal Behaviors 101 (for grades 6-12)
+ Animals Around the World (for grades 6-12)
+ The List: A Conservation Challenge (for grades 6-12)
+ Zoo and Garden Careers (for grades 6-12)
GUIDED GARDEN TOURS:
Whether your group includes casual visitors or avid gardeners, young students or seasoned explorers, a trained horticulturist will help you develop a fun and interactive tour to fit your needs.
AVAILABLE TOUR PROGRAMS (click each tour title for more information)
+ General Tour (for grades 6-12)
Tour Information:
Guided tours may be scheduled Monday-Saturday.
Tours must be scheduled in advance by calling 803.779.8717 x1799.
Tours last approximately one hour.
Tours cost $55 for a maximum group of 25. For groups of more than 25, you may split your group and pay for the number of tours required.
BEHIND-THE-SCENES ADVENTURE TOURS:

Experience Riverbanks Zoo through the eyes of the animal care staff. Walk on the “wild side” as you get an inside look at some out-of-sight places. Explore the animal hospital, take a peek inside the animal kitchen, and meet a live animal! Adventure Tours allow participants to marvel at the unique challenges of animal care and the amazing efforts that go into creating and sustaining a world-class zoo. This fun-filled tour ends with a tasty treat.

Join Us for an Adventure Tour today!

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