Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

22 hours ago

Take this fun Nutella quiz to learn more about what animals eat and enter for a chance to win a private Riverbanks Backstage encounter of your choice for four guests! #specialbreakfast

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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

2 days ago

🍺 Join us for Hoppy Hour at the Zoo!

Sip and stroll during this ADULTS-ONLY opportunity to soak in the sights and sounds of the zoo after hours. You can even purchase your own Hoppy Hour branded koozie ($5 each) only available during the event!

Friday, June 18 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm. The cost is $12 for Riverbanks members and $15 for the general public. (tickets include one beverage) No timed tickets required all guests are welcome to join anytime from 6-9pm.

Event Tickets: etickets.riverbanks.org/Tickets/HoppyHourattheZoo/tabid/189/ctl/SearchResult/mid/932/TourTypeId/0...

Additional Event Information: society.riverbanks.org/document.doc?id=224🍺 Join us for Hoppy Hour at the Zoo!

Sip and stroll during this ADULTS-ONLY opportunity to soak in the sights and sounds of the zoo after hours. You can even purchase your own Hoppy Hour branded koozie ($5 each) only available during the event!

Friday, June 18 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm. The cost is $12 for Riverbanks members and $15 for the general public. (tickets include one beverage) No timed tickets required all guests are welcome to join anytime from 6-9pm.

Event Tickets: etickets.riverbanks.org/Tickets/HoppyHourattheZoo/tabid/189/ctl/SearchResult/mid/932/TourTypeId/0...

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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

3 days ago

You've heard of snow birds- But have you heard of snow parrots? Meet the endangered thick-billed parrot!

This species is known to make their home in the pine forests of northern Mexico. Because of their choice of habitat, they are sometimes called snow parrots, because of the snowfall in their high elevation homes. The thick-billed parrot’s striking green coloring helps it blend in with the pine needles in the forest. These parrots also have bright red markings on the head and on the bend of the wing and lower leg, and their eyes are ringed with lemon-yellow skin that is bare of feathers.

See our resident thick-billed parrots in their habitat across from Kangaroo Walkabout! #FeatheredFridayYou've heard of snow birds- But have you heard of snow parrots? Meet the endangered thick-billed parrot!

This species is known to make their home in the pine forests of northern Mexico. Because of their choice of habitat, they are sometimes called snow parrots, because of the snowfall in their high elevation homes. The thick-billed parrot’s striking green coloring helps it blend in with the pine needles in the forest. These parrots also have bright red markings on the head and on the bend of the wing and lower leg, and their eyes are ringed with lemon-yellow skin that is bare of feathers.

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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

3 days ago

An important call to action shared by our colleagues from Lincoln Park Zoo 🐵We’re urging you to contact your representative and ask for their support of the Captive Primate Safety Act (S. 1588)! While some local municipalities and states have passed laws that restrict the ownership of primates for use as personal pets, there is no federal law to regulate the possession of these species. The Captive Primate Safety Act would help end the pet primate trade and protect these cognitively-advanced animals, by prohibiting the private possession of any live species of nonhuman primate, including chimps, gorillas, monkeys, and lemurs.

Lincoln Park Zoo has long advocated for enhanced protections for primates, most effectively through the Project ChimpCARE initiative, which produced the first ever census of chimpanzees in the US, including hundreds of privately-owned pets and entertainers, and conducted research demonstrating the detrimental effects of inaccurate portrayals of chimps in the media. We hope that you will join us in urging your representative to support the Captive Primate Safety Act (S. 1588). #ForWildlifeForAll ... See moreSee less

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

5 days ago

First off - Happy belated 20th birthday to MAX! He celebrated this special milestone on Monday with some extra special treats from his zoo keepers!

Have you seen Max and Hitam swinging on their new structure? This siamang oasis is outfitted with both cooling fans and heaters for all seasons, plus is a great space for our animal care staff to hang enrichment items for the pair to enjoy. You might even catch them sleeping in their shaded hammock!

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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

6 days ago

Now is the time for big change. Join Riverbanks and people around the world by signing in support
of the global movement to protect 30% of the planet’s lands, waters, and ocean by 2030. Together we
can #Protect30x30: bit.ly/30x30WODNow is the time for big change. Join Riverbanks and people around the world by signing in support
of the global movement to protect 30% of the planet’s lands, waters, and ocean by 2030. Together we
can #Protect30x30: bit.ly/30x30WOD ... See moreSee less

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

1 week ago

TIMED TICKETS NO LONGER REQUIRED

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is once again staffed to accommodate greater capacity—and with that, we have good news! Timed reservations and face coverings are no longer required; and Splash play is back at Waterfall Junction!

If you have already made a reservation for an upcoming visit, thank you. You are welcome to come at that time or any other time that suits your schedule.

We sincerely appreciate your patience and support over the last year—YOU helped make Riverbanks' recovery possible and we just can't thank you enough!

Plan your visit: www.riverbanks.org/plan-your-visit/TIMED TICKETS NO LONGER REQUIRED

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is once again staffed to accommodate greater capacity—and with that, we have good news! Timed reservations and face coverings are no longer required; and Splash play is back at Waterfall Junction!

If you have already made a reservation for an upcoming visit, thank you. You are welcome to come at that time or any other time that suits your schedule.

We sincerely appreciate your patience and support over the last year—YOU helped make Riverbanks' recovery possible and we just can't thank you enough!

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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

1 week ago

Did you know? Adult male Hamadryas baboons will emit a warning call that sounds like “wahoo” if predators are in the area. This call is also used to signal aggression. Baboons have a low, soft grunt, which is used like a greeting. All Hamadryas, except the adult males, emit a sharp bark, which is an alarm signal at which all animals flee.Did you know? Adult male Hamadryas baboons will emit a warning call that sounds like “wahoo” if predators are in the area. This call is also used to signal aggression. Baboons have a low, soft grunt, which is used like a greeting. All Hamadryas, except the adult males, emit a sharp bark, which is an alarm signal at which all animals flee. ... See moreSee less

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

1 week ago

Meet some of the tallest animals in the world on Riverbanks BACKSTAGE! Discover the distinctive characteristics of giraffes and learn about the care they receive at Riverbanks. Each guest will have the opportunity to get a giraffe’s eye view of the world and even feed one of our gentle giants a leafy lunch.

For more information, visit: www.riverbanks.org/plan-your-visit/backstageMeet some of the tallest animals in the world on Riverbanks BACKSTAGE! Discover the distinctive characteristics of giraffes and learn about the care they receive at Riverbanks. Each guest will have the opportunity to get a giraffe’s eye view of the world and even feed one of our gentle giants a leafy lunch.

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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

1 week ago

We cannot believe it's ZaKota's THIRD BIRTHDAY!

June 4, 2018 seems like just yesterday when this bundle of energy was born. Now ZaKota spends more and more time away from his mother, Kazi. ZaKota is known for his playful behaviors, he loves to make as much noise as possible. He's probably learned these moves from his mother, Kazi! She's famous for her playful behaviors.
In lieu of birthday well wishes, please pledge to recycle ♻️ your old unused cell phones! Recycling old cell phones helps to reduce the demand for mining in the African rainforest and helps to protect gorilla habitat! Bring your unused cell phones to the recycling drop box in our Main Entrance Plaza.We cannot believe it's ZaKota's THIRD BIRTHDAY!

June 4, 2018 seems like just yesterday when this bundle of energy was born. Now ZaKota spends more and more time away from his mother, Kazi. ZaKota is known for his playful behaviors, he loves to make as much noise as possible. He's probably learned these moves from his mother, Kazi! She's famous for her playful behaviors.
In lieu of birthday well wishes, please pledge to recycle ♻️ your old unused cell phones! Recycling old cell phones helps to reduce the demand for mining in the African rainforest and helps to protect gorilla habitat! Bring your unused cell phones to the recycling drop box in our Main Entrance Plaza. ... See moreSee less