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Monday, September 21
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Homeschool Family Workshop: Worm Composting
@ 10:30–11:30am
@ 10:30–11:30am
Worms can help turn your kitchen scraps into nutrient rich gifts for your garden! Families will create a small compost bin to take home while learning how to compost effectively in both worm bins and traditional composting bins.
COST: $20 per family (up to 6 people max per family).
Registration Closed Homeschool Programs
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
48 minutes ago
Don't forget to Lunch n' Z-Learn with us on Wednesday LIVE at 12pm! We'll be watching Little Boy the American alligator devour a lunchtime snack 🐊
If you LOVE alligators, then you'll LOVE this Riverbanks one-of-a-kind experience with Little Boy. For this year's online auction you could be the highest bidder for "Alligator Affair"! Open wide as you and your guests embark on a private evening to remember. Chat with an expert herpetologist, watch a thrilling alligator training, and participate in a fascinating feeding. Then, enjoy hors d'oeuvres and libations on the patio at Tuskers overlooking Little Boy's home!
Bid NOW @ qtego.net/qlink/riverbanksDon't forget to Lunch n' Z-Learn with us on Wednesday LIVE at 12pm! We'll be watching Little Boy the American alligator devour a lunchtime snack 🐊
If you LOVE alligators, then you'll LOVE this Riverbanks one-of-a-kind experience with Little Boy. For this year's online auction you could be the highest bidder for "Alligator Affair"! Open wide as you and your guests embark on a private evening to remember. Chat with an expert herpetologist, watch a thrilling alligator training, and participate in a fascinating feeding. Then, enjoy hors d'oeuvres and libations on the patio at Tuskers overlooking Little Boy's home!
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
9 hours ago
🎳 Help support rhino conservation TODAY!
Riverbanks' American Association of Zoo Keepers presents: their 10th Annual Bowling For Rhinos from 6pm-9:30pm at JC's Lexington Bowl!
🦏 All proceeds from this annual event support rhino conservation.
Click here for more information: www.colakeepers.com/bowling-for-rhinos🎳 Help support rhino conservation TODAY!
Riverbanks' American Association of Zoo Keepers presents: their 10th Annual Bowling For Rhinos from 6pm-9:30pm at JC's Lexington Bowl!
🦏 All proceeds from this annual event support rhino conservation.
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
1 day ago
ENRICHMENT ROCKS!
Winnie agrees, enrichment is so important for all our animals! And now you can help the animals explore with their senses and natural instincts!
Riverbanks' ZOOfari Fundraiser now gives you the chance to purchase dozens of different enrichment items to support our animals! Anything from swings for primates to flipper floats for sea lions- some starting at just $10!
Help Today: qtego.net/qlink/riverbanks#instabuy
🎥: Alyson Proveaux, Senior Mammal Keeper
Help Enrich Our Animals!
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
1 day ago
🌸 Do you dream of your own garden oasis?
Anyone can bid on a CUSTOM pollinator garden for your yard on our Online ZOOfari Auction!
🌺 What does it include: Riverbanks’ expert horticulturists would come to your house for a consultation and then would design and install a 100 square foot pollinator garden. And leave you with detailed instructions on how to care for your new garden that will be designed for low maintenance throughout the year.
☀️ A full sun location will be required. Initial consultation can happen anytime, but planting must take place between March and May 2021. Residence must be within 30 miles from Riverbanks.
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
2 days ago
🍺 Hoo-hoo-hoo who's in for Hoppy Hour at the Zoo?
Let your “hare” down and unwind with Riverbanks’ all-new, naturally safer, outdoor option for happy hour. Sip, stroll and social distance during this ADULTS-ONLY opportunity to soak in the sights and sounds of the zoo after hours. You may even spot a few night owls along the way 🦉
Hoppy Hour at the Zoo will take place on Thursday, October 1 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm. The cost is $7 for Riverbanks members and $10 for the general public. A limited number of timed tickets are available, but all event guests are welcome to stay until 9:00pm.
Event Tickets: etickets.riverbanks.org/Tickets/HoppyHourattheZoo/tabid/189/ctl/SearchResult/mid/932/TourTypeId/0...
📸: Larry Cameron🍺 Hoo-hoo-hoo who's in for Hoppy Hour at the Zoo?
Let your “hare” down and unwind with Riverbanks’ all-new, naturally safer, outdoor option for happy hour. Sip, stroll and social distance during this ADULTS-ONLY opportunity to soak in the sights and sounds of the zoo after hours. You may even spot a few night owls along the way 🦉
Hoppy Hour at the Zoo will take place on Thursday, October 1 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm. The cost is $7 for Riverbanks members and $10 for the general public. A limited number of timed tickets are available, but all event guests are welcome to stay until 9:00pm.
Event Tickets: etickets.riverbanks.org/Tickets/HoppyHourattheZoo/tabid/189/ctl/SearchResult/mid/932/TourTypeId/0...
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden was live.
2 days ago
🚨🦥 Attention SLOTH LOVERS!
Have ever dreamed of meeting a sloth up-close and personal? Does the thought of being near a sloth bring you too much joy to handle? If you answered yes to either of those questions, then we have an encounter just for YOU! You could experience an exclusive one-of-a-kind sloth encounter right here at Riverbanks! Bid NOW for this private experience for you and 5 sloth loving friends and family members.
➡️ Click here to bid: qtego.net/qlink/riverbanks
How many people can say that they've meet a two-toed sloth? Bidding starts at $750 for a group of 6 guests total, encounter to be redeemed before December 2021! ... See moreSee less
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
2 days ago
🌼 NEW BLOOMS to add to your home!
🌸 Swing by Riverbanks's Main Entrance to purchase your own blooms from our Gardens! Our horticulturists have selected this week's plant pick - Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) $10 - while supplies last.
Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum)
🔸Flowers July-September with white flowers
🔸Plant in full sun to part shade
🔸4-6' tall x 3-4' wide
🔸Attracts butterflies and bees
🔸Works well on the banks of pond or water garden. Plant in an area that receives supplemental water🌼 NEW BLOOMS to add to your home!
🌸 Swing by Riverbanks's Main Entrance to purchase your own blooms from our Gardens! Our horticulturists have selected this week's plant pick - Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) $10 - while supplies last.
Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum)
🔸Flowers July-September with white flowers
🔸Plant in full sun to part shade
🔸4-6' tall x 3-4' wide
🔸Attracts butterflies and bees
🔸Works well on the banks of pond or water garden. Plant in an area that receives supplemental water ... See moreSee less
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
3 days ago
ZOOfari ONLINE Auction is open to ALL, now through September 25th!
This year’s online auction showcases an array of items generously donated by local entrepreneurs, plus exciting one-of-a-kind Zoo and Garden experiences—all to benefit Riverbanks’ role in animal care and conservation. Including this original framed portrait of Robin the beloved African Elephant, one of Riverbanks' late elephant residents, in colored pencil by Gretchen Evans Parker.
Click the link below and maybe YOU could be the highest bidder!
qtego.net/qlink/riverbanksZOOfari ONLINE Auction is open to ALL, now through September 25th!
This year’s online auction showcases an array of items generously donated by local entrepreneurs, plus exciting one-of-a-kind Zoo and Garden experiences—all to benefit Riverbanks’ role in animal care and conservation. Including this original framed portrait of Robin the beloved African Elephant, one of Riverbanks' late elephant residents, in colored pencil by Gretchen Evans Parker.
Click the link below and maybe YOU could be the highest bidder!
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
4 days ago
🍺🦘 Hoppy Hour at the Zoo - get it - Hoppy like kangaroos - and Hoppy like your favorite brews!
Thursday, October 1 - Let your “hare” down and unwind with Riverbanks’ all-new, naturally safer, outdoor option for happy hour. Sip, stroll and social distance during this adults-only opportunity to soak in the sights and sounds of the ZOO AFTER HOURS.
Hoppy Hour at the Zoo will take place on Thursday, October 1 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm. The cost is $7 for Riverbanks members and $10 for the general public. A limited number of timed tickets are available, but all event guests are welcome to stay until 9:00pm.
Event Tickets: etickets.riverbanks.org/Tickets/HoppyHourattheZoo/tabid/189/ctl/SearchResult/mid/932/TourTypeId/0...
📸: Larry Cameron🍺🦘 Hoppy Hour at the Zoo - get it - Hoppy like kangaroos - and Hoppy like your favorite brews!
Thursday, October 1 - Let your “hare” down and unwind with Riverbanks’ all-new, naturally safer, outdoor option for happy hour. Sip, stroll and social distance during this adults-only opportunity to soak in the sights and sounds of the ZOO AFTER HOURS.
Hoppy Hour at the Zoo will take place on Thursday, October 1 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm. The cost is $7 for Riverbanks members and $10 for the general public. A limited number of timed tickets are available, but all event guests are welcome to stay until 9:00pm.
Event Tickets: etickets.riverbanks.org/Tickets/HoppyHourattheZoo/tabid/189/ctl/SearchResult/mid/932/TourTypeId/0...
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden was live.
4 days ago
Z-LEARNING IS BACK!
Today we are taking a lunchtime break with Jeff, one of our Mammal Keepers, to get to know our two largest residents- Kande and Winnie.
Kande
Born: December 7, 2011
Weight: 3,600 pounds
Winnie
Born: October 2, 2017
Weight: 2,300 pounds
Want the rhinos all your yourself? Bid on the Rhinoceros Revelry in our ZOOfari Online Auction! This experience will take you behind-the-scenes of the rhino barn for an up-close glimpse of our rhinos. Wrap up your adventure with hors d'oeuvres and libations at the Rhino Observation Station for you and 7 of your friends and family members. Click here to bid now: qtego.net/qlink/riverbanks ... See moreSee less
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
4 days ago
Have you checked out the ZOOfari Online Auction yet?
You could bid on a Riverbanks one-of-a-kind experience for yourself and 5 of your closest friends and family to throw the meerkats a ball pit pool party! (just like we did for Z-Learning)
Plus you'd have the chance to toss the meerkats some special treats and enjoy hors d'oeuvres and libations at Ndoki Plaza.
Click here for the online auction: qtego.net/qlink/riverbanks#Have you checked out the ZOOfari Online Auction yet?
You could bid on a Riverbanks one-of-a-kind experience for yourself and 5 of your closest friends and family to throw the meerkats a ball pit pool party! (just like we did for Z-Learning)
Plus you'd have the chance to toss the meerkats some special treats and enjoy hors d'oeuvres and libations at Ndoki Plaza.
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
5 days ago
Can you tell 🦏 Kande apart from 🦏 Winnie?
Grab your lunch and Z-Learn along with us tomorrow at NOON for a LIVE feature on the rhinos! We'll be with one of their keepers as we get to know Kande and Winnie, up-close and personal!
Don't forget Wednesdays at 12pm - Live on Facebook!
📸: Larry CameronCan you tell 🦏 Kande apart from 🦏 Winnie?
Grab your lunch and Z-Learn along with us tomorrow at NOON for a LIVE feature on the rhinos! We'll be with one of their keepers as we get to know Kande and Winnie, up-close and personal!
Don't forget Wednesdays at 12pm - Live on Facebook!
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