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| All memberships include the following Primary Benefits: |
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Free admission everyday. |
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Free guest passes (each guest pass is a $11.75 value). |
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Free or discounted admission to more than 100 participating zoos and aquariums across the country. Learn more about reciprocal admission privileges. |
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Free subscription to Riverbanks magazine. |
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Timely and informative email updates. |
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10% discount in Zoo and Garden gift shops. |
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Discounted rates off special event admission. |
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Discounts off education adventures, including overnights and day camps. |
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Free admission to Members’ Night Out. |
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Member decal. |
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| Choose the plan that fits you best! (click each plan level for benefits information) |
| + Individual - $39 |
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One named adult |
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Four free guest passes |
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One free visit to Lights Before Christmas |
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Primary benefits |
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| + Individual Plus - $59 |
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One named adult |
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One guest anytime |
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Six free guest passes |
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One free visit to Lights Before Christmas |
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Primary benefits |
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| + Individual Explorer - $99 |
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One named adult |
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One guest anytime |
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Six free guest passes |
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One free visit to Lights Before Christmas |
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Primary benefits |
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Unlimited free rides and attractions all year long |
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| + Family OR Grandparent - $69 |
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Two named adults |
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Children 18 and under living in household OR Grandchildren 18 and under |
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Six free guest passes |
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One free visit to Lights Before Christmas |
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| + Family Plus - $84 |
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Two named adults |
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Children 18 and under living in household |
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Grandchildren 18 and under |
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Twelve free guest passes |
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Unlimited free visits to Lights Before Christmas |
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Primary benefits |
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Four free activity tokens |
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Early-bird enrollment opportunities in Wild Weeks Summer Camps |
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| + BEST VALUE - Family Explorer - $149 |
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Two named adults |
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Children 18 and under living in household |
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Grandchildren 18 and under |
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Twelve free guest passes |
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Unlimited free visits to Lights Before Christmas |
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Early-bird enrollment opportunities in Wild Weeks Summer Camps |
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Primary benefits |
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Unlimited free rides and attractions all year long |
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| + Patron - $175 |
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Two named adults |
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One guest anytime |
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Children 18 and under living in household |
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Grandchildren 18 and under |
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Twelve free guest passes |
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Unlimited free visits to Lights Before Christmas |
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Primary benefits |
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Unlimited free rides and attractions all year long |
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Early-bird enrollment opportunities in Wild Weeks Summer Camps |
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Behind-the-scenes Adventure Tour for two |
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Two membership cards |
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| + Curator - $250 (GOLD MEMBERSHIP) |
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Two named adults |
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One guest anytime |
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Children 18 and under living in household |
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Grandchildren 18 and under |
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Sixteen free guest passes |
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Unlimited free visits to Lights Before Christmas |
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Primary benefits |
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Unlimited free rides and attractions all year long |
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Early-bird enrollment opportunities in Wild Weeks Summer Camps |
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Behind-the-scenes Adventure Tour for two |
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Two membership cards |
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Private Gold Circle Event |
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| + Director - $500 (GOLD MEMBERSHIP) |
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Two named adults |
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One guest anytime |
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Children 18 and under living in household |
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Grandchildren 18 and under |
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Sixteen free guest passes |
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Unlimited free visits to Lights Before Christmas |
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Primary benefits |
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Unlimited free rides and attractions all year long |
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Early-bird enrollment opportunities in Wild Weeks Summer Camps |
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Behind-the-scenes Adventure Tour for two |
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Two membership cards |
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Private Gold Circle Event |
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Subscription to Satch's Scoop newsletter |
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25% discount on facility rentals |
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| + Benefactor - $1,000 (GOLD MEMBERSHIP) |
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Two named adults |
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One guest anytime |
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Children 18 and under living in household |
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Grandchildren 18 and under |
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Twenty free guest passes |
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Unlimited free visits to Lights Before Christmas |
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Primary benefits |
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Unlimited free rides and attractions all year long |
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Early-bird enrollment opportunities in Wild Weeks Summer Camps |
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Behind-the-scenes Adventure Tour for two |
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Two membership cards |
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Private Gold Circle Event |
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Subscription to Satch's Scoop newsletter |
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25% discount on facility rentals |
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Two complimentary tickets to Wine Tasting at Riverbanks Botanical Garden |
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Two complimentary tickets to Brew at the Zoo |
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Two complimentary tickets to Riverbanks ZOOfari |
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| Your membership at Riverbanks offers the best family entertainment value around! Just consider the savings: |
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Regular Adult |
$11.75 |
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Regular Child (3-12 years) |
$9.25 |
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Lights Before Christmas Adult |
$8.00 |
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Lights Before Christmas Child (3-12 years) |
$6.00 |
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Daily Rides and Attractions Wristband Per Visit Per Person |
$20.00 |
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| Compare and see for yourself: (click each plan level for more information) |
| + Individual Membership-a greater than $78.50 value for only $39.00! |
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If 1 adult visits the Zoo twice at the cost of regular admission, it costs $23.50. |
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If 1 adult visits the Lights Before Christmas once, it costs $8.00. |
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The 4 free guest passes included in this membership have a value of $47.00. |
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| + Family Membership-a greater than $182.50 value for only $69.00! |
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If 2 adults and 2 children visit twice at the cost of regular admission, it costs $84.00. |
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If 2 adults and 2 children visit the Lights Before Christmas once, it costs $28.00. |
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The 6 free guest passes included in this membership have a value of $70.50. |
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| + BEST VALUE! Family Explorer Membership-a greater than $441.00 value for only $149.00! |
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If 2 adults and 2 children visit twice at the cost of regular admission, it costs $84.00. |
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If 2 adults and 2 children purchase daily rides and attractions wristbands in two visits, it costs $160. |
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If 2 adults and 2 children visit the Lights Before Christmas twice, it costs $56.00. |
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The 12 free guest passes included in this membership have a value of $141.00. |
| Visit more and do more—you’ll save even more! |
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Memberships make great gifts and may be purchased at any Riverbanks ticket booth, the Riverbanks membership gazebo or online. A gift card will be included in the gift membership packet, which will be mailed either to the gift purchaser's address or directly to the gift recipient within approximately 2 weeks of purchase.
Membership gift certificates are an alternative to giving an already activated gift membership. The gift certificate comes with a membership application that the gift recipient can redeem at any time that is convenient to him/her, activating the membership within approximately 2 weeks from the time the application is received. To order a Riverbanks membership gift certificate, please call 803.779.8717 x1111. |
Explore * Learn * Enjoy
It’s Free, After-hours, and For Members Only |
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- Two hours to stroll through the Zoo
- Four Friday evenings—three in the Zoo and one in the Garden
- Free for members only (no guest passes please)
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| Come one evening or all four. The choice is yours! (Look for our 2011 dates in January!) |
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Questions? Email us. |
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| Riverbanks members are entitled to free or discounted admission into more than 100 participating zoos and aquariums nationwide. Reciprocity applies only for admission to the main facility on normal operating days/hours and may exclude exhibits or events requiring an additional fee. Members must be prepared to show a current Riverbanks membership card and a picture ID. It is highly recommended that you contact the institution you plan to visit ahead of time to verify reciprocity and to review the specific admission/membership policies, parking fees, guest privileges and discounts to that facility. View a current Reciprocal Admissions List now. |
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| Stay connected to Riverbanks through our various email updates highlighting upcoming programs and events happening at the Zoo and Garden. You must have a Riverbanks Web User account to sign up. |
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| Established in 1976 by a group of concerned citizens, Riverbanks Society continues today as a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization supporting the needs of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. Members and donors provide important resources for the research, education and conservation efforts of the Zoo and Garden, strengthening Riverbanks' position within the community as the premier family choice for education and recreation. |
