Field Trip Planning
Each year, over 100,000 school children make a visit to Riverbanks. Our Field Trip Planning page is a collection of activities, information, and suggestions for making your field trip both exciting and educational. Planning a school field trip for 15 or more?
Pay in advance and avoid long lines! Now, authorized school personnel can order school group admission tickets, Jungle Meals and school programs in our new one-stop-shop for schools. Prefer to pay at the gate? Please make a group reservation at least two weeks in advance.
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Select and download* the appropriate grade level from the following: (*requires Acrobat Reader)All activities are written in accordance with SC state education standard for science.
Check back often as materials are being added constantly!
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Teacher workshops are a great way to enhance classroom lessons with Riverbanks resources. Each hands-on workshop will arm you with effective methods of active science instruction, both at the Zoo and in your home classroom. Experience using the Zoo as an educational resource through customized training designed to meet your specific needs.
Days, times and lengths of workshops are arranged to fit with your teaching schedule. Workshops are a half day (up to 3 hours) and can be arranged any afternoon, Monday - Friday.
Fee: Material fees are $15 per person or $150 per workshop.
Group Size: Minimum number of participants per session is 15; maximum is 30.
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| Come Join Us for the Time of Your Life at our Teacher Safari!! |
Teacher Safari is an exciting overnight program that allows teachers to experience the wonder of spending the night at the Zoo. Teachers will also preview Zoo programs available for school groups. Join us for hands-on activities, updated activity packets for Zoo classes, animal encounters, behind-the-scenes tours and a WILD time! Please eat dinner before you arrive.
| Who: |
Teachers, student teachers and their families (ages 6 and up – 50 maximum) |
| When: |
7:00pm – 9:00am |
| Where: |
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden |
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For questions or to check for availability, call 803.779.8717x1224 or email jsindelir@riverbanks.org. Or, register online. |
| Cost: |
$42 per participant (Glow-in-the-Dark “I Survived the Night at Riverbanks Zoo” T-shirts available for $15) |
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