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Many traditional medicines are rooted in herbs that are commonly grown in gardens. We will explore the healing world of herbs and how different parts of plants can be used in a variety of ways to form salves, syrups and teas.
COST: $8 per participating student. Plus admission for general public.
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
8 hours ago
🦘You ready for more Z-Learning adventures?
Explore the Zoo and Garden from home and join us live on Facebook each weekday at 10am! Next week we'll be meeting some of your favorite residents like- penguins, koalas, kangaroo, snakes, and more! ... See moreSee less
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My daughter is anxiously waiting to see the penguins. It’s always our first stop at the zoo. 😊🐧
Thank you guys for this Z learning. My 7 year old said last week that he wants to now work at a zoo!
My grand daughter is loving the zlearning she is 3 and loves watching and drawing in her zlearning book
This is so amazing what you are doing for your Zoo Fans! Thanks from the bottom our hearts! When you guys reopen you will have to limit visitors some how! We can’t Waite to see our favorite people and critters,
We have been LOVING this! Milo is such a great host!
Please consider featuring the Komodo dragons one day too!
The gorillas and the tarantula were a huge hit with my boy (age 7)
Yes, penguins! 🐧
Otters would be cool.
Oh I hope we get to see the penguins one day!
Thank you!
We can’t wait!!
Brooke Beroth
Yes
Emily Malpass Guiton
Zebras
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
18 hours ago
Butch and Sundance love a good wrestle - in between naps and all in good fun of course!
Click here to catch up on any Z-Learning adventures you might have missed out on: www.youtube.com/user/theriverbankszoo
We'll be back Monday at 10am with new Z-Learning content! ... See moreSee less
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I just want to pet them! :)
Just like brothers!
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
2 days ago
🌸What's blooming in your backyard?
Right now this vining wisteria is in FULL bloom next to the siamang islands at Riverbanks!
🌿Don't forget social distancing does not mean you have to sit on your couch the whole time. Spring is a perfect time to stroll your neighborhood and take in all of the Spring colors. Take a walk, what colors do you see in your neighborhood? Share your beautiful blooms here! #bloomathome
📸: Abby Young, Donor Engagement Specialist ... See moreSee less
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Take a deep breath & stay calm. We will get through this. ❤.My yard in Swansea I grow Wisteria in a pot, so as to control it.
Prettyful..Is wisteria a vine? Is it hard to grow? I’d love to have some in my backyard
My yard. Swansea SC
Went to look at some wisteria in my neighborhood today 😍
This one is fun too! Nature alive & well. Still, my yard Swansea SC. ❤😊
She's a vegan so we thought this was funny! We know it's poisonous! She didn't actually eat it!
Of course here in Augusta Ga we look like a really pretty Birthday Cake With pastel icing! It is Beautiful! A nice gift to get through this crazy time!
And the wisteria smells so good.
A micro beauty captured yesterday on a picnic at Erskine College. Sometimes it is the small things.
Azaleas are gorgeous this spring!
My wisteria painting 🥰
Wisteria is my favorite!
The carpenter bees are loving the azalea explosion.
#mybackyard #augusta #azaleasnogolfers
Jenny Smith your favorite 😻
Azalea’s
Wisteria smells so good; my grandparents had it growing on a trellis. This is my Yoshino cherry tree.
Columbine recently planted in our butterfly/pollinator garden.
My camellias bloomed in January, on my birthday, and haven't let up yet!
We planted several flowers yesterday. This one opened up beautifully this morning.
dogwoods and azaleas
Y'all we are LOVING your beautiful pictures, thank you for brightening our days!!!
My daughter and I did an azalea tour in our backyard yesterday. We have several colors so we tried to take pictures with them all.
I have a question. Does Riverbanks have caretakers that actually live at the zoo? Do you provide onsite housing for some of your workers. I know that everyone doesn't go home at 5 leaving the animals alone until you all clock back in the next morning! 🤔🏡
Just added these to my yard the other day
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden was live.
2 days ago
🌷 Y'all are growing to love today's Z-Learning!
Eric, Greenhouse and Nursery Supervisor will be giving us The Dirt on what's blooming in our gardens!�
🌿Don't forget social distancing does not mean you have to sit on your couch the whole time. Spring is a perfect time to stroll your neighborhood and take in all of the Spring colors. Take a walk, what colors do you see in your neighborhood? Keep a tally of the colors you see, draw some of your favorites, or grab a bloom (just make sure it's from your own yard) to press between your journal pages to remember the pretty blooms you saw. ... See moreSee less
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The botanical garden is my favorite place to be. I can go there and hang out all day longAnd pretended to my backyard
Milo and Riverbanks Zoo, these are the best!! Thank you so much for continuing to bring these to us!
My 4 yr old grandson Michael, wants to know if there is a dinosaur in the garden. 😂
Thank you, once again, for being such an asset to our community
This is Joanna from Charleston SC!
Ellis wants to know what you do with the fruits and vegetables you grow in the garden? Thanks!
Good morning from Anna Jane (8), Susanna (7), Lydia (5), and Amelia (3)!
Good morning from Luke and Amelia!
Alicia Watkins Johnson I'm glad they like the zoos ELearning! When they open back up we will have to take a trip 😍
Hello from Thor and Zeus 🧒👶- Cayce, SC
An you show the otter statue in the gzrden
Reagan- 5: How many types of plants do you have?
Eli wants to know if there will be a giraffe adventure?
How many plants do you guys have?/Ella
Love those purple tulips! Are those pansies with them?
Do you have to put flowering and non flowering plants together? Or apart?
Kate age 5 wants to know how many flowers you have
Love this! Thank you Riverbanks Zoo!❤️
Hi from Ariel and me
The botanical garden is a nice place for azaleas. However, at home, this is one to avoid if you have pets or livestock.
I’m a Carolina girl living in a Georgia world....love Riverbanks and my South Carolina home ❤️
I wanna give a big thanks to Milo and RBZ&G, this Z learning has been so amazing! Milo is gonna have quite a following when this is all over!
Thank you so much!!! Great presentation, Eric!
Love the live stream! My daughter looks forward to 10 am every day!
Do you have bees come see the flowers?💐 Kaydence,4
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
3 days ago
😬 SMILE and Help SAVE Gorillas!
Will you answer the call to save gorillas? See how many old cell phones you can find around your house that could be recycled. While you practice social distancing, place these devices in a reusable bag for later. (Items we collect: cell phones, smart phones, ipads, ipods, tablets, MP3 players, handheld gaming systems and the chargers and adapters that come with them) Once our lives get back to normal, we'll encourage y'all to donate them right here at Riverbanks.
Thank you for helping us Create Connections and Inspire Action that will have a lasting Impact on Conservation. ... See moreSee less
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I was cleaning out drawers the other day because.. Well quarantine lol and found two cell phones and a computer.. Will y'all take the computer too?
My ancestors that I don't talk about
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden was live.
3 days ago
Welcome to Z-Learning LIVE from Gorilla Base Camp!
Did you know, that gorillas and cell phones have something in common! They both have ties to the central African rainforest. Inside each of our phones is a substance called coltan. One of the few places in the world where coltan is found is the African rainforest- right in the middle of gorilla habitat. As a result of mining for coltan, critical habitat has been destroyed and gorillas have been displaced or even killed by poachers. Recycling old cell phones helps to reduce the demand for mining and protects gorilla habitat! ... See moreSee less
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We miss our zoo!! Ever since we moved to S.C. we’ve been members there. Our girls are missing you guys and all of their favorite animals!!
I love when they lay down and put their feet on the window.
Do the gorillas ever have personal contact with the keepers/caretakers?
My oldest daughter wants to know why is the termite pile there ?
When do the babies reach maturity? And will they have to be relocated?
life spans are how long something lives
Grayson age 2 wants the know what their favorite foods are?!
You did a awesome job this morning. I have took a few phones to ecocell
? Did senzo (not sure of spelling) come from Busch gardens is tampa? They also had a gorilla with the same name when I was there back in 2005
How old are the gorillas?
Kasidy age 9- how long do they sleep??
Thank you very much. We really enjoy watching your videos weekday 😊
Please turn the gorilla cams on again!!! They were so much fun to watch!!!!!
Thanks for these wonderful learning experiences!
How much property do they have at the zoo?
Do y’all have foxes 🦊 if so can you do a video on them
Was Moe just born?
How do they know the difference between something this is a termite mound and what is not?
Reynolds (6) wants to know how big their habitat is
How names the gorillas 🦍 Faith (9)
Kiera age 4: Do they eat anything special for their birthdays?
why do they eat bugs? from Madeline, age 6
Is the food distribution fair or is one gorilla a hog for all the food?
Do the keepers get close to them or do they keep their distance?
Good morning from Michael in Charleston
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
4 days ago
During Riverbanks' temporary closure our Giraffe Overlook has been pretty empty...but our animal care staff knew just what to do!
The giraffe keepers always ensure that all the giraffes are eating well. In fact, they have been scattering lettuce and other treats around the overlook to enrich the giraffes.
#weareriverbanks
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I bet they miss us, we feed them every time we come
This was such a cool experience for my family last time we visited
Love the 🦒
Miss all of the animals and zookeepers.
Love the G's
😍😍
We miss our giraffes!! My 2 year old son asks if we can go feed the giraffes just about every day! 😢
My favorite animal 🦒
Last time we were at the zoo, we saw the male pulling bamboo down so that the females could snack on it. It was so cute. Such a gentleman!
Love to watch the giraffes! Thanks for posting
I agree love the Giraffes!
Can't wait to get back and feed these guys!
Thank you for posting these great pictures!
So Precious! Thank you for your postings and taking care of God’s creation!
I can't wait to see a Z-Learning special on giraffes. They are one of my favorite animals!
So cute
Awesome!
Our favorites!!
❤️❤️❤️
looking forward to feeding Bruce again🙁
My babies want to come to the zoo so bad. Can't wait till life is back to normal.
Hold up🖐 you can actually touch them?❤️❤️❤️❤️
I want a Giraffe ♥️😁
Lynne Maynard Stuhr
Lynnette Bell
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
4 days ago
We have naked mole-rats on the brain for today's Z-Learning adventure!
Did you know this species of rodent is eusocial, like bees and ants! Meaning they live in large colonies in which only one female breeds and the majority of workers (both males and females) spend their entire lives working for the colony.
See how mole rats make unique homes in their environment. Today, take a look around your yard or on a walk of the neighborhood to see how animals have made homes in different parts of our environment. ... See moreSee less
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Very interesting! We loved learning about the different “rooms” and learning that these naked mole rats are NOT babies and have a Queen! Perfect length for my young kiddos!
Thanks for doing these videos! Keep them coming... my girl now has it as a part of her morning schedule :)
We watch Z learning while we eat our lunch. Thank you for these videos!
Hi, Milo! We are so grateful to you for your Z-tours! You do a fantastic job.
Milo, thank you for doing these z-learning videos! They are one of the highlights of our day.
We love Z Learning! Why are the videos so much shorter now? Did I miss something?
our kids, Annabelle and Cayden are hoping to learn more about Penguins, Giraffes and Elephants
My youngest daughter would like to know if you can do a z learning for the lions 🦁 please. Thank you 😊
Thank you for doing these z-learning videos!!
Can I please see a baby? I think they would be so cute! ❤️ Cassi 8 yrs old
Making the videos apart of our Dailey learning. Thanks
Each day is a different animal at the zoo.....
Late to the game this morning, but we are loving these videos! Thanks!!
Love the videos. Wish they were longer.
Cool! Thanks from Ariel and me.
In the wild, how many are usually in a colony? Gunnar (11) and Chase (7).
How big do they get? (William, age 9)
Aww, I miss seeing these guys every day!
Do they have bad eyesight? (Joseph, age 😎
what are they eating
Is that as big as they get
Thanks for the z learning 💕
From my girls: Can they see and smell?
Why is there paper in there? Venn-8
What are they eating? -Cannon,4
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
4 days ago
For today's Z-Learning fun we are very excited to share one of Riverbanks' most unique residents: naked mole-rats!
In today's video you'll learn more about their life underground. Did you know, naked mole-rats live exclusively underground in burrows and tunnels. They also have no external ears and they have tiny eyes, making them virtually blind. Instead their sense of smell is vital, and they are also very sensitive to vibrations in the ground and the movement of air currents.
Check out today's Z-Learning video to see our naked mole-rats enjoy a special treat 🍌
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I always make it a point to go visit them. They are so neat to watch! I understand why they are where they are, but wish they were in a different area of the zoo because I think most people never get a chance to see them because they don't know where to look.
I visit these cuties almost every time we're at the zoo! I hope you hit on the really cool details of their aging and how they're being used for cancer research due to what scientist believe are some interesting genetics.
Wow! First time seeing these!
Where will the video be??
I’m so glad they live exclusively underground and once I scroll past this photo I’ll never ever see another one. These rats give me the heebieJeebies
We love these little guys! My 10yo could sit and watch them for hours. ❤
This is one of my daughter's favorite's! She LOVES it when there are little babies where she can see them!
Interesting, Can't say they are cute
That's the ugliest cutest thing I ever saw!
These are my favorites!!
Weird and wonderful 🤣
They just aren't cute at all, are they!?!
My 8 year old’s fave!!!!
Elizabeth Thames all you, giiiiiirl 🤣 thanks for introducing me to their exhibit!!
Lyndsey Myers naked mole rats!
Can't wait!
Omg i thought these were stuffed cabbage rolls at first glance 😂🤣😂🤣
So cute!!
Now that is a face only a mother could love😂
My daughter loves these! Every time we come to Riverbanks, we have to stop in and see them. She will be very excited to see this one!
This is one our favorite exhibits at the zoo. Reece and Rory can spend a long time just watching these ugly/cute animals move about their neat habitat. Rory wants to know - why do the mole rats have such long teeth?
I can’t get it to work today...
Always make me think of Kim Possible!
Scrolling through my feed and saw this, figured it was a picture of a plate of food from some other country lol
Is this what’s all over my yard?
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
5 days ago
Check out these rendering 🦏 🚧 we are still excited our Southern white rhino habitat- slated to open this summer!
We have a feeling y'all are going to love the view from a new viewing shelter from INSIDE the rhino habitat. Of course, safely behind protective barriers! 🤣 This renovated space will included all the creature comforts for a breeding herd of white rhinos.
With less than 22,000 individuals remaining in the wild, we are proud to have the opportunity to protect this threatened species. ... See moreSee less
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I’m looking forward to seeing them. I wonder if we get behind-the-scene tours with them.
Any idea on when it may open? Super excited about this!!
We are so excited about the rhinos! We will definitely be planning a visit!
Rhinos were at Riverbanks years ago...maybe in early 2000’s...does anyone know when the last one left our zoo? I’m looking forward to seeing this new exhibit.
Can't wait. And thanks for z-learning! We have tuned in daily❤
We are so excited about this new habitat!!
So excited! I cant wait to see them! I've never seen a rhino in real life!
Can't wait. This exhibit will be awesome!
Question: we sure miss Riverbanks and all the animals, do they miss their adoring public?? Asking for a friend.
OMG! We have had all sorts of babies recently so I am looking forward to baby rhinos!
This is amazing news!!! So happy for y'all!
So excited. I can’t wait!
Can’t wait to come visit!!
Charles L Cox maybe you could take the kids this summer, they have flamingos too
Super excited!
Brandie, check out this awesome exhibit!
Just can’t wait for this.
Can't wait!
So excited!!
Wonderful. Cant wait to see a new habitat for the elephants.
Awesome!!
Cool
Oh cool!
Ashley Newman Segroves We should plan our trip around this!
Can't wait!!!!
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
5 days ago
Today's Z-Learning is brought to you by Roise, the rose hair tarantula!
There is no limit to animals’ amazing adaptations. Animals are found in the deepest, darkest depths of the ocean, in vast open dry deserts, and the humid crowded rainforests. In each place, animals are uniquely able to move, eat, and survive. Today’s Z-learning challenge is to design your very own animal designed to live in a habitat of your choosing. Think about how it moves, eats and survives in this specific environment. Draw a picture and name your new species in your Z-Learning journal and share a picture with us below. ... See moreSee less
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Ben Havlicek looking good my dude!
How old is she?
Christopher 7 wants to know what there are 10 legs not 8
Can we meet the giraffes tomorrow!!
thats cool
By: Cici; age 8
Can you do a Komodo dragon? -Dane
How long are they? (7)
is she color blind???
How tall is the tarantula?
That's cool
How old is she?
Does she have fangs? - Aria,7
how many years old are they
Where can we find Rosie at the zoo? Brady (5)
How small are are they when they are babies
How old is she?-cici(8)
Is she camouflaged in the desert?
Kaylee (4 yo) wants to know : How big do they get?
Love these videos! How are you safe from being bitten?
How y’all is she?-Dane
Can they eat other spiders? (Austin 6)
Morgan Robinson today’s Z-learning. 🥰 every day at 10!
How long do they live? How big do they get? How big are they when they are babies? (Venn, 8)
Ellie, age 8- How many eyes does Rosie have? Is she soft?
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
5 days ago
We are feeling the LOVE! Thank you all for your support of Riverbanks during our temporary closure ❤️
We might be closed, but we are still caring for our over 2,000 animal residents! Our animals are doing well and remain healthy. The Zoo currently has a surplus of essential food and medical supplies for the animals and is proactively monitoring our supply chain to assure essentials remain on hand.
Thank you all again for your support!
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My son is obsessed with penquins. He adopted 3 more penquins after this picture was taken. He collects penquin books too.♥️🐧
Thank you all for taking care of our furry, feathered, etc friends at Riverbanks. Please stay well too!
❤️❤️❤️🐧🐧🐧🐧 Absolutely obsessed 😍 if you need anything at all for them please let me know can't wait til this whole mess is over so I can go back and go on the penguin adventure behind the scenes 😁
We love you, Riverbanks! Your zoo learning has been awesome!
My favorite zoo animal 🐧🐧
Love these little birds.
Atticus waiting impatiently in the background. 😂
Love the penguins!
Great picture!!
Please do a z learning on them!!!
I miss seeing videos of the gorillas!
Really enjoy seeing all the animal videos and photos, and information about all the animals! Thank you!
Love, LOVE, LOVE these penguins, the staff, and the zoo itself. #Zootopia
You guys are amazing and we look forward to looking at your Facebook page
Best zoo in the World!! Not exaggerating at all!
Wish they would do a zlearning with the penguins
Caleb Bryant Gracie is fine
Penguins are cool!
Hannah Antonucci 🐧🐧
Can’t wait to go back to the zoo to see my favorite animals again.
We miss seeing the animals hopefully this thing will go away and we can finally come back to see them