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Friday, December 14

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Discovery Day: Whales
@ 9:45am (ages 2–5)
What is the biggest animal to ever live on Earth?! Swim over to the Zoo to have a “whale” of a time as we uncover the truth about these wondrous animals!
COST: $6 for one child (with one adult) per class. Plus admission for general public.
Registration Closed  Discovery Day

 
 
Discovery Day: Whales
@ 11:00am (ages 2–5)
What is the biggest animal to ever live on Earth?! Swim over to the Zoo to have a “whale” of a time as we uncover the truth about these wondrous animals!
COST: $6 for one child (with one adult) per class. Plus admission for general public.
Registration Closed  Discovery Day

 
 
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Riverbanks will celebrate 31 years of Lights Before Christmas when Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition kicks off this November. The Zoo will illuminate each evening with nearly one million twinkling lights and countless animated images. Guests are invited to meander through the park while soaking in the sights and sounds of the holidays. Riverbanks also is the only place in town where it snows every night.
COST: $12 Adults / $10 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.

 
 
Holiday Hoopla & Holly Jolly Night Hike
@ 5:30–7:30pm (ages 5–13)

Join us for our all NEW Girl Scouts Night Out! A holiday animal mystery is in play at Riverbanks Zoo & Garden. Use your keen detective skills and sharp senses to discover what is “afoot” at the Zoo! We will squeeze in a few “cool” activities and crafts and “wrap up” with a Holiday SWAP meet. You will end the evening with a Holly Jolly Night Hike where you will enjoy Lights Before Christmas at Riverbanks**! On your self-guided hike, you will see some of the Zoo’s most loved residents as colorful animated images, have the opportunity to take a photo with Santa, see it snow, roast marshmallows and sip hot cocoa at the Jingle Bell Bonfire!

*Please plan to participate and bring Christmas Critter themed SWAPs to exchange with your fellow Girl Scouts.

**Admission to Lights Before Christmas is included in the program fee.

Program and activities will work towards Girl Scout badge requirements and troop work for all levels that may include, but are not limited to: Daisy-Sunny Petal; Brownie- Senses. Junior: Detective; Cadettes- Animal Helpers Badge.

COST: $22 per Child (Ages: 5–13) / $10 per Adult.
Registration Closed  Scout Programs

 
 
Holiday Hoopla Girl Scout Overnight
@ 5:30pm until 9:00am the next day (ages 5–adult ONLY)
Enjoy this new holiday adventure as an animal mystery is in play at Riverbanks Zoo & Garden. Use your keen detective skills and sharp senses to discover what is “afoot” at the Zoo! We will squeeze in a few “cool” activities and crafts, and "wrap up" with a Holiday SWAP meet while working on various merit badge requirements. Your evening will also include keeper-led behind-the-scenes tours, marshmallow roasting and a self-guided walk through Lights Before Christmas. Admission to the park on the following day and breakfast are also included.
COST: $67/scout and $55/adult.
Registration Closed  Scout Overnights

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