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Friday, October 23
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Family Fun Events: Pumpkin Painting
@ 10:30–11:30am
@ 10:30–11:30am
Create a unique pumpkin for your family while learning all about the giant fruit through games, activities and story time. We will provide the paint, markers and various craft materials for each family to decorate a pumpkin.
COST: $20 per family (up to 6 people max per family).
Social Updates
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
13 hours ago
Join us tomorrow for Lunch n' Z-Learn at noon on Facebook Live! We'll be meeting some fascinating "Halloween Critters" for a BOO themed feature!
Not to fear this encounter will be entirely virtual, so even if you find these animals to be on the spooky side you're bound to learn something new from the comfort of your home!
12pm LIVE on Facebook - 10/21Photos from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden's post ... See moreSee less
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
17 hours ago
Today is International Sloth Day, and Chewy can barely stay awake long enough to celebrate.
We can't blame her though two-toed sloths move very slowly and can sleep over 15 hours a day to conserve energy! ... See moreSee less
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
1 day ago
🎃 BOO at the ZOO 🕸
Put on your cutest costume for the Zoo’s popular Halloween spook-tacular.
8 NIGHTS OF FAMILY FUN! Come Trick-or-Treat through the Zoo and maybe even roast some marshmallows!
October 23–30, 2020 @ 5:00–9:00pm
Timed arrival tickets are required and must be purchased in advance: www.riverbanks.org/events/boo-at-the-zoo🎃 BOO at the ZOO 🕸
Put on your cutest costume for the Zoo’s popular Halloween spook-tacular.
8 NIGHTS OF FAMILY FUN! Come Trick-or-Treat through the Zoo and maybe even roast some marshmallows!
October 23–30, 2020 @ 5:00–9:00pm
Timed arrival tickets are required and must be purchased in advance: www.riverbanks.org/events/boo-at-the-zoo ... See moreSee less
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
2 days ago
Today's Keeper View 👀 of Riley the harbor seal!
These whiskers are actually known as vibrissae —are modified hairs packed with nerves. They help relay information about direction, velocity, and the physical environment to the seal's brain. Seal whiskers are better equipped for sensing than most animals. For example, cat whiskers each have around 200 nerve endings, while seal whiskers each contain up to 1,500!
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📸: Alyson Proveaux, Mammal Senior KeeperToday's Keeper View 👀 of Riley the harbor seal!
These whiskers are actually known as vibrissae —are modified hairs packed with nerves. They help relay information about direction, velocity, and the physical environment to the seal's brain. Seal whiskers are better equipped for sensing than most animals. For example, cat whiskers each have around 200 nerve endings, while seal whiskers each contain up to 1,500!
#WeAreRiverbanks
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
2 days ago
Don't look now Pumpkin Zebra.... but there is a pride of lions right behind you!
You can help Riverbanks get ready for Boo at the Zoo! We’d love you to carve or decorate an artificial pumpkin to display during Boo. Funkins can be donated at Guest Relations now through October 22 from 9am-5pm. The first one hundred families that donate a decorated funkin will receive a wristband for one free soft serve ice cream (limit one wristband per family).
Can't wait to see your Halloween creations!
Don't forget to get your BOO at the ZOO tickets early: www.riverbanks.org/events/boo-at-the-zooDon't look now Pumpkin Zebra.... but there is a pride of lions right behind you!
You can help Riverbanks get ready for Boo at the Zoo! We’d love you to carve or decorate an artificial pumpkin to display during Boo. Funkins can be donated at Guest Relations now through October 22 from 9am-5pm. The first one hundred families that donate a decorated funkin will receive a wristband for one free soft serve ice cream (limit one wristband per family).
Can't wait to see your Halloween creations!
Don't forget to get your BOO at the ZOO tickets early: www.riverbanks.org/events/boo-at-the-zoo ... See moreSee less
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
3 days ago
🎃 BOO at the ZOO 🕸
Join us for our annual Halloween spook-tacular for 8 NIGHTS of family fun!
-Trick-or-Treat through the Zoo
-Delight in Ray’s Moonlight Magic
-Summon the Halloween spirits with the Eeky Freaky DJ
October 23–30, 2020 @ 5:00–9:00pm
Timed arrival tickets are required and must be purchased in advance: www.riverbanks.org/events/boo-at-the-zoo🎃 BOO at the ZOO 🕸
Join us for our annual Halloween spook-tacular for 8 NIGHTS of family fun!
-Trick-or-Treat through the Zoo
-Delight in Ray’s Moonlight Magic
-Summon the Halloween spirits with the Eeky Freaky DJ
October 23–30, 2020 @ 5:00–9:00pm
Timed arrival tickets are required and must be purchased in advance: www.riverbanks.org/events/boo-at-the-zoo ... See moreSee less
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
3 days ago
We are watching these shenanigans on repeat! We just can't get over celebrating this special little gorilla's 2nd birthday!
Moyo's 2nd Birthday
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
4 days ago
🥳 Today is Moyo's 2nd Birthday! 🦍
We couldn't help but share the video from Wednesday's Live feature! ZaKota and Mo had soooooo much fun celebrating with the family troop!
In lieu of birthday cards or cake wish Little Mo a Happy Birthday by supporting Riverbanks!
Our work of creating connections, inspiring actions, and impacting conservation never stops. Support #riverbankszoo and help us continue to care for and protect wildlife like the critically endangered western lowland gorilla!🥳 MO's BIRTHDAY BASH! 🦍 We are LIVE for Moyo's BIG 2nd Birthday as he celebrates with his family troop! In lieu of birthday cards or cake wish Little Mo a Ha... ... See moreSee less
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
4 days ago
Have you gotten your tickets for BOO at the ZOO yet?
Join us for 8 NIGHTS of family fun including:
-Trick-or-Treat through the Zoo
-Delight in Ray’s Moonlight Magic
-Summon the Halloween spirits with the Eeky Freaky DJ
October 23–30, 2020 @ 5:00–9:00pm
Timed arrival tickets are required and must be purchased in advance: www.riverbanks.org/events/boo-at-the-zooHave you gotten your tickets for BOO at the ZOO yet?
Join us for 8 NIGHTS of family fun including:
-Trick-or-Treat through the Zoo
-Delight in Ray’s Moonlight Magic
-Summon the Halloween spirits with the Eeky Freaky DJ
October 23–30, 2020 @ 5:00–9:00pm
Timed arrival tickets are required and must be purchased in advance: www.riverbanks.org/events/boo-at-the-zoo ... See moreSee less
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
5 days ago
Update on Journey the green sea turtle!
Guests can now see Journey, inside the Aquarium and Reptile Complex where she lives inside our Atlantic habitat.
At just one year old, Journey already has had quite the....journey! She was hatched in September of 2019 on a beach in Garden City, SC. There South Carolina Department of Natural Resources nesting volunteers collected Journey to be a part of our "head-start" program. Unlike other tiny hatchlings, Journey now has a greater chance of surviving into adulthood. Whereas most sea turtle hatchlings have a 1 in 1,000 likelihood to grow into adulthood. Instead we have provided Journey a safe and healthy home, free of pollution and predators! Since her arrive she has lived behind-the-scenes, but now she is large enough to move into her new habitat on display!
For about another year Riverbanks will continue to care for this growing sea turtle before she is released back out into the Atlantic Ocean. Make sure to come visit Journey and see how much she's grown for yourself!
Come See Journey the Sea Turtle
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
5 days ago
🎃 Can you guess this iconic South Carolina structure?
We had to join in on the #COLAtoday fun and carve out a funkin with the COLAtoday State House pumpkin carving stencil! But of course we had to make it a little WILD 🦓
Did you know, YOU can help Riverbanks get ready for Boo at the Zoo? We’d love you to carve or decorate an artificial pumpkin to display during our nights of BOO. Funkins can be donated at Guest Relations now through October 22 from 9am-5pm. The first one hundred families that donate a decorated funkin will receive a wristband for one free soft serve ice cream (limit one wristband per family).
We can't wait to see what creative Halloween creations you'll design!🎃 Can you guess this iconic South Carolina structure?
We had to join in on the #COLAtoday fun and carve out a funkin with the COLAtoday State House pumpkin carving stencil! But of course we had to make it a little WILD 🦓
Did you know, YOU can help Riverbanks get ready for Boo at the Zoo? We’d love you to carve or decorate an artificial pumpkin to display during our nights of BOO. Funkins can be donated at Guest Relations now through October 22 from 9am-5pm. The first one hundred families that donate a decorated funkin will receive a wristband for one free soft serve ice cream (limit one wristband per family).
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden was live.
5 days ago
So, You Want to Be a Zoo Keeper?
Riverbanks’ Chapter of The American Association of Zoo Keepers is hosting a virtual career development program middle and high school students, ages 10 to 18. This Zoom Webinar will include a panel discussion with animal care staff, videos, and a virtual animal encounter.
Saturday, October 24, 2020 from 11:00am – 12:30pm
$10 registration fee
Register online at www.colakeepers.com before Thursday, October 22. ... See moreSee less
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