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  • Zoo Camp! Registration Now Open

    Treat the kids to wild adventures! Register today for Spring Break Zoo Camp or Wildlife Gardener Camp. Plus, save 15% on Summer Zoo Camp registration, now through March 15!

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  • comPOOst Load Sale

    100% all-natural composted Zoo poo - Order your load today for pick up on Friday, March 21, between 5:00pm and 8:00pm.

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  • Springtime at the Garden

    Dig up inspiration for a successful gardening season at Riverbanks Botanical Garden — Saturday, March 22 from 9:00am until 4:00pm.

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  • Zip to the Zoo for an All-New Thrill

    Soar to new heights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden: Zip the Zoo or ZOOm the River! Reserve your zip line tour today — Limited space available. Call 803.602.0003 for gift certificates.

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  • Grab a Glass and Discover a New Wine

    Join us April 25 for Wine Tasting at Riverbanks Botanical Garden. Sip a variety of wines and support conservation in one of the nation's most beautiful and inspiring gardens.

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  • Gather the Flock for a Field Trip

    Travel the world at Riverbanks! Enhance your school or group visit with one of our newly revamped and engaging education programs!

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Upcoming Events & Programs

Tuesday, March 11

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Tue
Discovery Day: Show Me the Sharks
@ 10:45am (ages 2–5)
Sharks really are misunderstood. These creatures patrol the oceans of the world and have some incredible abilities. Float on by and figure these fish out first hand!
Cost: $6 for one child (with one adult) per class. Plus admission for general public.

Wednesday, March 12

12
Wed
Discovery Day: Show Me the Sharks
@ 10:45am (ages 2–5)
Sharks really are misunderstood. These creatures patrol the oceans of the world and have some incredible abilities. Float on by and figure these fish out first hand!
Cost: $6 for one child (with one adult) per class. Plus admission for general public.

Thursday, March 13

13
Thu
Backyard Buds: Tree Houses
@ 10:00–10:45am (ages 2–5)
Trees are houses for lots of animals! We’ll see who all lives in a tree as we try our hand at making our own nest.
Cost: $6 for one child (with one adult) per class. Plus admission for general public.

Monday, March 17

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Riverbanks will celebrate its 40th anniversary on Friday, April 25, 2014. Join us as we start the official countdown to this milestone in Zoo history with Member Mondays, Trivia Tuesdays and Throwback Thursdays. The fun begins on Monday, March 17 and will continue weekly leading up to our big birthday bash. Stay up-to-date with details here or on Facebook.

Thursday, March 20

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Thu
Backyard Buds: Tree Houses
@ 10:00–10:45am (ages 2–5)
Trees are houses for lots of animals! We’ll see who all lives in a tree as we try our hand at making our own nest.
Cost: $6 for one child (with one adult) per class. Plus admission for general public.

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