Friday, November 22
22
Fri
Fri
Do you know your wild neighbors? On this hike we will look for the animals or signs of the animals who live around us.
COST: Free with admission.
Registration Closed Tyke Hikes
Upcoming Events and Programs
Here’s a look at all of the events and programs currently scheduled at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. This schedule is (of course) subject to revision. As the year goes on, please revisit this page for any changes.
November 2019
Saturday, November 23
23
Sat
Sat
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Lights Before Christmas, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, will shine on select evenings November 23 – December 30 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm. Enjoy a dazzling display of more than one-million twinkling lights, Animated Story Tree sponsored by Dominion Energy, Merry Mascot Meet n’ Greet brought to you by Coca-Cola, Jingle Bell Bonfire, and more. Plus, visit Santa beginning at 6:00pm each evening of Lights through Christmas Eve.
COST: $12 Adults / $10 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
Lights Before Christmas, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, will shine on select evenings November 23 – December 30 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm. Enjoy a dazzling display of more than one-million twinkling lights, Animated Story Tree sponsored by Dominion Energy, Merry Mascot Meet n’ Greet brought to you by Coca-Cola, Jingle Bell Bonfire, and more. Plus, visit Santa beginning at 6:00pm each evening of Lights through Christmas Eve.
Sunday, November 24
24
Sun
Sun
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Lights Before Christmas, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, will shine on select evenings November 23 – December 30 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm. Enjoy a dazzling display of more than one-million twinkling lights, Animated Story Tree sponsored by Dominion Energy, Merry Mascot Meet n’ Greet brought to you by Coca-Cola, Jingle Bell Bonfire, and more. Plus, visit Santa beginning at 6:00pm each evening of Lights through Christmas Eve.
COST: $12 Adults / $10 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
Monday, November 25
25
Mon
Mon
Dive deeper to understand marine environments and explore how the decisions we make every day affect watery habitats.
COST: $8 per participating student. Plus admission for general public.
Wednesday, November 27
27
Wed
Wed
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Lights Before Christmas, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, will shine on select evenings November 23 – December 30 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm. Enjoy a dazzling display of more than one-million twinkling lights, Animated Story Tree sponsored by Dominion Energy, Merry Mascot Meet n’ Greet brought to you by Coca-Cola, Jingle Bell Bonfire, and more. Plus, visit Santa beginning at 6:00pm each evening of Lights through Christmas Eve.
COST: $12 Adults / $10 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
Friday, November 29
29
Fri
Fri
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Lights Before Christmas, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, will shine on select evenings November 23 – December 30 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm. Enjoy a dazzling display of more than one-million twinkling lights, Animated Story Tree sponsored by Dominion Energy, Merry Mascot Meet n’ Greet brought to you by Coca-Cola, Jingle Bell Bonfire, and more. Plus, visit Santa beginning at 6:00pm each evening of Lights through Christmas Eve.
COST: $12 Adults / $10 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
Saturday, November 30
30
Sat
Sat
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Lights Before Christmas, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, will shine on select evenings November 23 – December 30 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm. Enjoy a dazzling display of more than one-million twinkling lights, Animated Story Tree sponsored by Dominion Energy, Merry Mascot Meet n’ Greet brought to you by Coca-Cola, Jingle Bell Bonfire, and more. Plus, visit Santa beginning at 6:00pm each evening of Lights through Christmas Eve.
COST: $12 Adults / $10 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
December 2019
Sunday, December 1
1
Sun
Sun
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Lights Before Christmas, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, will shine on select evenings November 23 – December 30 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm. Enjoy a dazzling display of more than one-million twinkling lights, Animated Story Tree sponsored by Dominion Energy, Merry Mascot Meet n’ Greet brought to you by Coca-Cola, Jingle Bell Bonfire, and more. Plus, visit Santa beginning at 6:00pm each evening of Lights through Christmas Eve.
COST: $12 Adults / $10 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
Monday, December 2
2
Mon
Mon
Discover the inspiring people and programs that tirelessly work to conserve wild places and species.
COST: $8 per participating student. Plus admission for general public.
What do frogs do in winter? Where do the hummingbirds and dragonflies go? Explore the different ways animals cope when the temperature drops.
COST: $8 per participating student. Plus admission for general public.
What do frogs do in winter? Where do the hummingbirds and dragonflies go? In this class we will explore the different ways animals cope with cold weather.
COST: $8 for one child (with one adult) per class. Plus admission for general public.
If a plant’s needs are met, you can make it grow anywhere, anytime! We will talk about tricky ways to make a plant grow when you want it as we make plant people and force bulbs to bloom out of season.
COST: $8 per participating student. Plus admission for general public.
Wednesday, December 4
4
Wed
Wed
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Lights Before Christmas, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, will shine on select evenings November 23 – December 30 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm. Enjoy a dazzling display of more than one-million twinkling lights, Animated Story Tree sponsored by Dominion Energy, Merry Mascot Meet n’ Greet brought to you by Coca-Cola, Jingle Bell Bonfire, and more. Plus, visit Santa beginning at 6:00pm each evening of Lights through Christmas Eve.
COST: $12 Adults / $10 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
Thursday, December 5
5
Thu
Thu
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Lights Before Christmas, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, will shine on select evenings November 23 – December 30 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm. Enjoy a dazzling display of more than one-million twinkling lights, Animated Story Tree sponsored by Dominion Energy, Merry Mascot Meet n’ Greet brought to you by Coca-Cola, Jingle Bell Bonfire, and more. Plus, visit Santa beginning at 6:00pm each evening of Lights through Christmas Eve.
COST: $12 Adults / $10 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
Friday, December 6
6
Fri
Fri
Join us for a wintery walk as we explore the forest. We will weave our finds together into a one of a kind work of art.
COST: $8 for one child (with one adult) per class. Plus admission for general public.
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Lights Before Christmas, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, will shine on select evenings November 23 – December 30 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm. Enjoy a dazzling display of more than one-million twinkling lights, Animated Story Tree sponsored by Dominion Energy, Merry Mascot Meet n’ Greet brought to you by Coca-Cola, Jingle Bell Bonfire, and more. Plus, visit Santa beginning at 6:00pm each evening of Lights through Christmas Eve.
COST: $12 Adults / $10 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
Bezoojeweled Girl Scout Event Overnight
@ 6:00pm until 9:00am the next day
@ 6:00pm until 9:00am the next day
Come and BeZooJeweled! This “girls only” Scout Program for Daisies through Cadettes will be a fun-filled evening of jewelry making, animal encounters, conservation education and activities that will earn credits towards badge requirements and journeys. Meet the “bling” of the jungle and the "jewels" of the rainforest! The overnight will also include a beaded or bejeweled-themed SWAPs meet, s’more evening snack, continental breakfast, behind-the-scenes tour, Lights Before Christmas activities and park admission the following day.
Cost: $70/scout, includes a Wild About Scouts Patch; $60/adult.
Saturday, December 7
7
Sat
Sat
Adult Garden Workshops: Holiday Wreaths
@ 10:00am
@ 10:00am
Create a fresh wreath with a variety of evergreen material from Riverbanks. We will teach the basics of wreath making and provide an array of seed pods and natural materials to adorn your creation!
COST: $25 per participant.
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Lights Before Christmas, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, will shine on select evenings November 23 – December 30 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm. Enjoy a dazzling display of more than one-million twinkling lights, Animated Story Tree sponsored by Dominion Energy, Merry Mascot Meet n’ Greet brought to you by Coca-Cola, Jingle Bell Bonfire, and more. Plus, visit Santa beginning at 6:00pm each evening of Lights through Christmas Eve.
COST: $12 Adults / $10 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
Bezoojeweled Girl Scout Event Overnight
@ 6:00pm until 9:00am the next day
@ 6:00pm until 9:00am the next day
Come and BeZooJeweled! This “girls only” Scout Program for Daisies through Cadettes will be a fun-filled evening of jewelry making, animal encounters, conservation education and activities that will earn credits towards badge requirements and journeys. Meet the “bling” of the jungle and the "jewels" of the rainforest! The overnight will also include a beaded or bejeweled-themed SWAPs meet, s’more evening snack, continental breakfast, behind-the-scenes tour, Lights Before Christmas activities and park admission the following day.
Cost: $70/scout, includes a Wild About Scouts Patch; $60/adult.
Sunday, December 8
8
Sun
Sun
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Lights Before Christmas, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, will shine on select evenings November 23 – December 30 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm. Enjoy a dazzling display of more than one-million twinkling lights, Animated Story Tree sponsored by Dominion Energy, Merry Mascot Meet n’ Greet brought to you by Coca-Cola, Jingle Bell Bonfire, and more. Plus, visit Santa beginning at 6:00pm each evening of Lights through Christmas Eve.
COST: $12 Adults / $10 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
Monday, December 9
9
Mon
Mon
Discover the inspiring people and programs that tirelessly work to conserve wild places and species.
COST: $8 per participating student. Plus admission for general public.
What do frogs do in winter? Where do the hummingbirds and dragonflies go? Explore the different ways animals cope when the temperature drops.
COST: $8 per participating student. Plus admission for general public.
What do frogs do in winter? Where do the hummingbirds and dragonflies go? In this class we will explore the different ways animals cope with cold weather.
COST: $8 for one child (with one adult) per class. Plus admission for general public.
If a plant’s needs are met, you can make it grow anywhere, anytime! We will talk about tricky ways to make a plant grow when you want it as we make plant people and force bulbs to bloom out of season.
COST: $8 per participating student. Plus admission for general public.
Wednesday, December 11
11
Wed
Wed
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Lights Before Christmas, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, will shine on select evenings November 23 – December 30 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm. Enjoy a dazzling display of more than one-million twinkling lights, Animated Story Tree sponsored by Dominion Energy, Merry Mascot Meet n’ Greet brought to you by Coca-Cola, Jingle Bell Bonfire, and more. Plus, visit Santa beginning at 6:00pm each evening of Lights through Christmas Eve.
COST: $12 Adults / $10 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
Thursday, December 12
12
Thu
Thu
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Lights Before Christmas, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, will shine on select evenings November 23 – December 30 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm. Enjoy a dazzling display of more than one-million twinkling lights, Animated Story Tree sponsored by Dominion Energy, Merry Mascot Meet n’ Greet brought to you by Coca-Cola, Jingle Bell Bonfire, and more. Plus, visit Santa beginning at 6:00pm each evening of Lights through Christmas Eve.
COST: $12 Adults / $10 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
Friday, December 13
13
Fri
Fri
What do frogs do in winter? Where do the hummingbirds and dragonflies go? In this class we will explore the different ways animals cope with cold weather.
COST: $8 for one child (with one adult) per class. Plus admission for general public.
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Lights Before Christmas, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, will shine on select evenings November 23 – December 30 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm. Enjoy a dazzling display of more than one-million twinkling lights, Animated Story Tree sponsored by Dominion Energy, Merry Mascot Meet n’ Greet brought to you by Coca-Cola, Jingle Bell Bonfire, and more. Plus, visit Santa beginning at 6:00pm each evening of Lights through Christmas Eve.
COST: $12 Adults / $10 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
Ring in the season with a new holiday tradition! Families will have the opportunity to meet animal ambassadors, participate in Lights Before Christmas activities, make treats for the Zoo’s farm animals, go behind the scenes and enjoy breakfast with Santa Claus. A pizza dinner, marshmallow roasting, continental breakfast, and admission to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden the following day are also included.
COST: $60 Riverbanks members / $65 general public per person. Admission for the park on the day following the event is included in ticket price. Dinner, snack and breakfast are also included.
Saturday, December 14
14
Sat
Sat
Celebrate winter before seeing the Lights Before Christmas. Enjoy hot apple cider as you play in our snow sensory bin or do the reindeer ring toss and snowball toss. Every child will make an ornament and get to meet an animal ambassador too. *Held in the Farm Classroom in the Zoo.
COST: $10 per child (adults are free).
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Lights Before Christmas, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, will shine on select evenings November 23 – December 30 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm. Enjoy a dazzling display of more than one-million twinkling lights, Animated Story Tree sponsored by Dominion Energy, Merry Mascot Meet n’ Greet brought to you by Coca-Cola, Jingle Bell Bonfire, and more. Plus, visit Santa beginning at 6:00pm each evening of Lights through Christmas Eve.
COST: $12 Adults / $10 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
Sunday, December 15
15
Sun
Sun
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Lights Before Christmas, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, will shine on select evenings November 23 – December 30 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm. Enjoy a dazzling display of more than one-million twinkling lights, Animated Story Tree sponsored by Dominion Energy, Merry Mascot Meet n’ Greet brought to you by Coca-Cola, Jingle Bell Bonfire, and more. Plus, visit Santa beginning at 6:00pm each evening of Lights through Christmas Eve.
COST: $12 Adults / $10 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
Monday, December 16
16
Mon
Mon
Discover the inspiring people and programs that tirelessly work to conserve wild places and species.
COST: $8 per participating student. Plus admission for general public.
Wednesday, December 18
18
Wed
Wed
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Lights Before Christmas, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, will shine on select evenings November 23 – December 30 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm. Enjoy a dazzling display of more than one-million twinkling lights, Animated Story Tree sponsored by Dominion Energy, Merry Mascot Meet n’ Greet brought to you by Coca-Cola, Jingle Bell Bonfire, and more. Plus, visit Santa beginning at 6:00pm each evening of Lights through Christmas Eve.
COST: $12 Adults / $10 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
Thursday, December 19
19
Thu
Thu
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Lights Before Christmas, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, will shine on select evenings November 23 – December 30 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm. Enjoy a dazzling display of more than one-million twinkling lights, Animated Story Tree sponsored by Dominion Energy, Merry Mascot Meet n’ Greet brought to you by Coca-Cola, Jingle Bell Bonfire, and more. Plus, visit Santa beginning at 6:00pm each evening of Lights through Christmas Eve.
COST: $12 Adults / $10 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
Friday, December 20
20
Fri
Fri
Many trees lose their leaves in the winter. That means we can see more of the forest and sometimes more of the animals that live in the trees because they have fewer places to hide. Let’s play a game of I-Spy in the Riverbanks forest.
COST: Free with admission.
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Lights Before Christmas, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, will shine on select evenings November 23 – December 30 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm. Enjoy a dazzling display of more than one-million twinkling lights, Animated Story Tree sponsored by Dominion Energy, Merry Mascot Meet n’ Greet brought to you by Coca-Cola, Jingle Bell Bonfire, and more. Plus, visit Santa beginning at 6:00pm each evening of Lights through Christmas Eve.
COST: $12 Adults / $10 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
Saturday, December 21
21
Sat
Sat
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Lights Before Christmas, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, will shine on select evenings November 23 – December 30 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm. Enjoy a dazzling display of more than one-million twinkling lights, Animated Story Tree sponsored by Dominion Energy, Merry Mascot Meet n’ Greet brought to you by Coca-Cola, Jingle Bell Bonfire, and more. Plus, visit Santa beginning at 6:00pm each evening of Lights through Christmas Eve.
COST: $12 Adults / $10 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
Sunday, December 22
22
Sun
Sun
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Lights Before Christmas, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, will shine on select evenings November 23 – December 30 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm. Enjoy a dazzling display of more than one-million twinkling lights, Animated Story Tree sponsored by Dominion Energy, Merry Mascot Meet n’ Greet brought to you by Coca-Cola, Jingle Bell Bonfire, and more. Plus, visit Santa beginning at 6:00pm each evening of Lights through Christmas Eve.
COST: $12 Adults / $10 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
Monday, December 23
23
Mon
Mon
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Lights Before Christmas, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, will shine on select evenings November 23 – December 30 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm. Enjoy a dazzling display of more than one-million twinkling lights, Animated Story Tree sponsored by Dominion Energy, Merry Mascot Meet n’ Greet brought to you by Coca-Cola, Jingle Bell Bonfire, and more. Plus, visit Santa beginning at 6:00pm each evening of Lights through Christmas Eve.
COST: $12 Adults / $10 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
Thursday, December 26
26
Thu
Thu
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Lights Before Christmas, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, will shine on select evenings November 23 – December 30 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm. Enjoy a dazzling display of more than one-million twinkling lights, Animated Story Tree sponsored by Dominion Energy, Merry Mascot Meet n’ Greet brought to you by Coca-Cola, Jingle Bell Bonfire, and more. Plus, visit Santa beginning at 6:00pm each evening of Lights through Christmas Eve.
COST: $12 Adults / $10 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
Friday, December 27
27
Fri
Fri
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Lights Before Christmas, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, will shine on select evenings November 23 – December 30 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm. Enjoy a dazzling display of more than one-million twinkling lights, Animated Story Tree sponsored by Dominion Energy, Merry Mascot Meet n’ Greet brought to you by Coca-Cola, Jingle Bell Bonfire, and more. Plus, visit Santa beginning at 6:00pm each evening of Lights through Christmas Eve.
COST: $12 Adults / $10 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
Saturday, December 28
28
Sat
Sat
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Lights Before Christmas, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, will shine on select evenings November 23 – December 30 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm. Enjoy a dazzling display of more than one-million twinkling lights, Animated Story Tree sponsored by Dominion Energy, Merry Mascot Meet n’ Greet brought to you by Coca-Cola, Jingle Bell Bonfire, and more. Plus, visit Santa beginning at 6:00pm each evening of Lights through Christmas Eve.
COST: $12 Adults / $10 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
Sunday, December 29
29
Sun
Sun
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Lights Before Christmas, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, will shine on select evenings November 23 – December 30 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm. Enjoy a dazzling display of more than one-million twinkling lights, Animated Story Tree sponsored by Dominion Energy, Merry Mascot Meet n’ Greet brought to you by Coca-Cola, Jingle Bell Bonfire, and more. Plus, visit Santa beginning at 6:00pm each evening of Lights through Christmas Eve.
COST: $12 Adults / $10 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
Monday, December 30
30
Mon
Mon
Dive into fun while learning what it takes to care for these birds that fly through water.
COST: $45 members / $60 general public.
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Lights Before Christmas, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, will shine on select evenings November 23 – December 30 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm. Enjoy a dazzling display of more than one-million twinkling lights, Animated Story Tree sponsored by Dominion Energy, Merry Mascot Meet n’ Greet brought to you by Coca-Cola, Jingle Bell Bonfire, and more. Plus, visit Santa beginning at 6:00pm each evening of Lights through Christmas Eve.
COST: $12 Adults / $10 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
Tuesday, December 31
31
Tue
Tue
Dive into fun while learning what it takes to care for these birds that fly through water.
COST: $45 members / $60 general public.
January 2020
Thursday, January 2
2
Thu
Thu
Dive into fun while learning what it takes to care for these birds that fly through water.
COST: $45 members / $60 general public.
Friday, January 3
3
Fri
Fri
Dive into fun while learning what it takes to care for these birds that fly through water.
COST: $45 members / $60 general public.
Friday, January 10
10
Fri
Fri
All living things – plants, animals and even you – need water. How do we get it? How can fish breathe in water, and why can’t we? Bring your water wonderings and be a scientist as we explore the mysteries of water.
COST: $8 for one child (with one adult) per class. Plus admission for general public.
Monday, January 13
13
Mon
Mon
All living things – plants, animals and even you – need water. How do we get it? How can fish breathe in water, and why can’t we? Bring your water wonderings and be a scientist as we explore the mysteries of water.
COST: $8 per participating student. Plus admission for general public.
All living things – plants, animals and even you – need water. How do we get it? How can fish breathe in water, and why can’t we? Bring your water wonderings and be a scientist as we explore the mysteries of water.
COST: $8 for one child (with one adult) per class. Plus admission for general public.
Investigate where the natural resources we use in our day-to-day lives originate and the ways we manage their use.
COST: $8 per participating student. Plus admission for general public.
Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without soil. We will create mini-hydroponics containers for the kids to grow their own lettuce while discussing the importance of knowing what nutrients a plant needs to thrive and the benefits of growing a plant without soil.
COST: $8 per participating student. Plus admission for general public.
Friday, January 17
17
Fri
Fri
Let’s brighten this winter day with an exploration of color and water. We will try different ways of mixing water and color to create art.
COST: $8 for one child (with one adult) per class. Plus admission for general public.
Monday, January 20
20
Mon
Mon
Peek under the ocean and behind the scenes to explore the life of an aquarist caring for sharks.
COST: $45 members / $60 general public.
Friday, January 24
24
Fri
Fri
Would you like to learn more about the animals behind the glass in the Aquarium-Reptile Complex? Let’s dive in and take a closer look at some of the Zoo’s smallest residents such as fish, urchins, frogs and geckos.
COST: $8 for one child (with one adult) per class. Plus admission for general public.
Saturday, January 25
25
Sat
Sat
Nova Wild Cub Scout Day
@ 9:00am–5:00pm
@ 9:00am–5:00pm
Go NOVA with us as you spend a fun-filled day at the Zoo working toward Cub Scout electives. Scouts will encounter animal ambassadors, participate in station activities, meet with a Zoo professional, and watch a science movie. Grade-specific elective programs are available to complete as well. Do as little or as much as you want on Scout Day!
Cost: $20/scout, includes a Wild About Scouts Patch.
Monday, January 27
27
Mon
Mon
All living things – plants, animals and even you – need water. How do we get it? How can fish breathe in water, and why can’t we? Bring your water wonderings and be a scientist as we explore the mysteries of water.
COST: $8 per participating student. Plus admission for general public.
All living things – plants, animals and even you – need water. How do we get it? How can fish breathe in water, and why can’t we? Bring your water wonderings and be a scientist as we explore the mysteries of water.
COST: $8 for one child (with one adult) per class. Plus admission for general public.
Investigate where the natural resources we use in our day-to-day lives originate and the ways we manage their use.
COST: $8 per participating student. Plus admission for general public.
Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without soil. We will create mini-hydroponics containers for the kids to grow their own lettuce while discussing the importance of knowing what nutrients a plant needs to thrive and the benefits of growing a plant without soil.
COST: $8 per participating student. Plus admission for general public.
Friday, January 31
31
Fri
Fri
Let’s take a hike in the wintery woods to see if we can spy dens, nests, burrows or other animal hiding places.
COST: Free with admission.
February 2020
Friday, February 7
7
Fri
Fri
What does it mean to be green? Green is more than a color. Find out how to be a green kid and why it matters in this class about caring for Earth.
COST: $8 for one child (with one adult) per class. Plus admission for general public.
Monday, February 10
10
Mon
Mon
What does it mean to be green? Green is more than a color. Find out how to be a green kid and why it matters in this class about caring for Earth.
COST: $8 per participating student. Plus admission for general public.
What does it mean to be green? Green is more than a color. Find out how to be a green kid and why it matters in this class about caring for Earth.
COST: $8 for one child (with one adult) per class. Plus admission for general public.
Apply your conservation knowledge to adopt new green practices and discover sustainable technologies.
COST: $8 per participating student. Plus admission for general public.
Plants naturally reproduce to keep on growing. We will experiment with different ways of growing new plants from seed, roots, leaves and stems. (mini-greenhouse, gallon greenhouse)
COST: $8 per participating student. Plus admission for general public.
Friday, February 14
14
Fri
Fri
Show your love for the animals by making Valentine’s Day enrichment treats to give to wildlife.
COST: $8 for one child (with one adult) per class. Plus admission for general public.
Monday, February 17
17
Mon
Mon
Peek under the ocean and behind the scenes to explore the life of an aquarist caring for sharks.
COST: $45 members / $60 general public.
Friday, February 21
21
Fri
Fri
Porcupines, skunks, slugs and snakes all have one thing in common. They are not huggable! Come learn what makes these unhuggable animals special and why they need our love too.
COST: $8 for one child (with one adult) per class. Plus admission for general public.
Saturday, February 22
22
Sat
Sat
Boy Scout Workshop: Marvelous Mammals
@ 10:00am
@ 10:00am
Join us for a wild day at the Zoo as we explore the diversity of our furry friends while working on the Boy Scout Mammal Study Merit Badge. Boy Scout Workshops include a brief interactive educational program, live animal encounters, activities and a staff-guided outdoor adventure through the Zoo.
COST: $12 per Scout or siblings. Zoo admission is not included and will be required.
Monday, February 24
24
Mon
Mon
What does it mean to be green? Green is more than a color. Find out how to be a green kid and why it matters in this class about caring for Earth.
COST: $8 per participating student. Plus admission for general public.
What does it mean to be green? Green is more than a color. Find out how to be a green kid and why it matters in this class about caring for Earth.
COST: $8 for one child (with one adult) per class. Plus admission for general public.
Apply your conservation knowledge to adopt new green practices and discover sustainable technologies.
COST: $8 per participating student. Plus admission for general public.
Plants naturally reproduce to keep on growing. We will experiment with different ways of growing new plants from seed, roots, leaves and stems. (mini-greenhouse, gallon greenhouse)
COST: $8 per participating student. Plus admission for general public.
Friday, February 28
28
Fri
Fri
We will be hunting for the alphabet on this walk, looking for things in nature that start with the letters from A to Z. We might even see the alphabet in the trees or in a spider’s web!
COST: Free with admission.
March 2020
Friday, March 6
6
Fri
Fri
Wolves might seem big and scary, but they are not so different from you. They live with families. They share meals together, and they all look after the little ones. Join us to discover more about the largest members of the dog family.
COST: $8 for one child (with one adult) per class. Plus admission for general public.
Monday, March 9
9
Mon
Mon
Explore the species locally and globally that have successfully begun to recover after previously facing extinction.
COST: $8 per participating student. Plus admission for general public.
Friday, March 13
13
Fri
Fri
Create a colorful, twirling, twig mobile from sticks and yarn to bring some whimsy to an indoor or outdoor space.
COST: $8 for one child (with one adult) per class. Plus admission for general public.
Monday, March 16
16
Mon
Mon
Wolves might seem big and scary, but they are not so different from you. They live with families. They share meals together, and they all look after the little ones. Join us to discover more about the largest members of the dog family.
COST: $8 per participating student. Plus admission for general public.
Wolves might seem big and scary, but they are not so different from you. They live with families. They share meals together, and they all look after the little ones. Join us to discover more about the largest members of the dog family.
COST: $8 for one child (with one adult) per class. Plus admission for general public.
Explore the species locally and globally that have successfully begun to recover after previously facing extinction.
COST: $8 per participating student. Plus admission for general public.
Growing your own veggies is only good if you know how to properly harvest, use and store them! We will harvest different vegetables and herbs and make a tasty treat fresh from the garden.
COST: $8 per participating student. Plus admission for general public.
Friday, March 20
20
Fri
Fri
Did you know that grizzly bears can eat 90 pounds of food a day? That’s about 18,000 blueberries! How do keepers keep up with those huge appetites? Come learn more about our brother bears.
COST: $8 for one child (with one adult) per class. Plus admission for general public.
Monday, March 23
23
Mon
Mon
Wolves might seem big and scary, but they are not so different from you. They live with families. They share meals together, and they all look after the little ones. Join us to discover more about the largest members of the dog family.
COST: $8 per participating student. Plus admission for general public.
Wolves might seem big and scary, but they are not so different from you. They live with families. They share meals together, and they all look after the little ones. Join us to discover more about the largest members of the dog family.
COST: $8 for one child (with one adult) per class. Plus admission for general public.
Explore the species locally and globally that have successfully begun to recover after previously facing extinction.
COST: $8 per participating student. Plus admission for general public.
Growing your own veggies is only good if you know how to properly harvest, use and store them! We will harvest different vegetables and herbs and make a tasty treat fresh from the garden.
COST: $8 per participating student. Plus admission for general public.
Friday, March 27
27
Fri
Fri
Sight, smell, hearing, touch and even taste will be explored on this walk through the five senses!
COST: Free with admission.
April 2020
Friday, April 3
3
Fri
Fri
It’s springtime in the garden! How do gardeners help plants grow? Learn how you can help a seed grow into a plant that you can eat and plant a seed to take home!
COST: $8 for one child (with one adult) per class. Plus admission for general public.
Monday, April 6
6
Mon
Mon
Learn the important role of bees, butterflies, bugs and birds in the health of our planet and construct a pollinator hotel to welcome them to your yard this spring.
COST: $8 per participating student. Plus admission for general public.
Tuesday, April 7
7
Tue
Tue
If you can bear-ly contain your excitement for grizzlies come discover how Riverbanks cares for these charismatic bears.
COST: $45 members / $60 general public.
Wednesday, April 8
8
Wed
Wed
If you can bear-ly contain your excitement for grizzlies come discover how Riverbanks cares for these charismatic bears.
COST: $45 members / $60 general public.
Thursday, April 9
9
Thu
Thu
If you can bear-ly contain your excitement for grizzlies come discover how Riverbanks cares for these charismatic bears.
COST: $45 members / $60 general public.
Friday, April 10
10
Fri
Fri
If you can bear-ly contain your excitement for grizzlies come discover how Riverbanks cares for these charismatic bears.
COST: $45 members / $60 general public.
Did you know you can make paints and dyes from things in nature? In this class you will learn how to make colors from objects found in nature.
COST: $8 for one child (with one adult) per class. Plus admission for general public.
Tuesday, April 14
14
Tue
Tue
If you can bear-ly contain your excitement for grizzlies come discover how Riverbanks cares for these charismatic bears.
COST: $45 members / $60 general public.
Wednesday, April 15
15
Wed
Wed
If you can bear-ly contain your excitement for grizzlies come discover how Riverbanks cares for these charismatic bears.
COST: $45 members / $60 general public.
Thursday, April 16
16
Thu
Thu
If you can bear-ly contain your excitement for grizzlies come discover how Riverbanks cares for these charismatic bears.
COST: $45 members / $60 general public.
Friday, April 17
17
Fri
Fri
If you can bear-ly contain your excitement for grizzlies come discover how Riverbanks cares for these charismatic bears.
COST: $45 members / $60 general public.
Why are the bees so busy? Fly, buzz, collect pollen, waggle-dance and more as we investigate the busy lives of bees.
COST: $8 for one child (with one adult) per class. Plus admission for general public.
Monday, April 20
20
Mon
Mon
Why are the bees so busy? Fly, buzz, collect pollen, waggle-dance and more as we investigate the busy lives of bees.
COST: $8 per participating student. Plus admission for general public.
Why are the bees so busy? Fly, buzz, collect pollen, waggle-dance and more as we investigate the busy lives of bees.
COST: $8 for one child (with one adult) per class. Plus admission for general public.
Learn the important role of bees, butterflies, bugs and birds in the health of our planet and construct a pollinator hotel to welcome them to your yard this spring.
COST: $8 per participating student. Plus admission for general public.
Insects go hand-in-hand with gardening. Learning which bugs are our friends and which to watch out for leads to a healthier environment for the plants in your garden.
COST: $8 per participating student. Plus admission for general public.
Friday, April 24
24
Fri
Fri
Trees are amazing! Not only do they make oxygen for us to breathe, but they also help keep our planet cooler! On this Earth Day hike, we will say thank you by planting baby trees and learning how to care for them.
COST: Free with admission.
Saturday, April 25
25
Sat
Sat
New to camping? Join us at Riverbanks Botanical Garden to set up a tent, roast marshmallows and sleep on the lawn at Waterfall Junction. Girl Scouts will learn some basic camping skills including Leave No Trace principles, how to create solar ovens and purify water. Four-person tents and foam mats are provided as well as pizza dinner, marshmallow roasting and water play in the Aflac Splash Zone at Waterfall Junction (weather dependent).
Cost: $50 per participant.
Monday, April 27
27
Mon
Mon
Why are the bees so busy? Fly, buzz, collect pollen, waggle-dance and more as we investigate the busy lives of bees.
COST: $8 per participating student. Plus admission for general public.
Why are the bees so busy? Fly, buzz, collect pollen, waggle-dance and more as we investigate the busy lives of bees.
COST: $8 for one child (with one adult) per class. Plus admission for general public.
Learn the important role of bees, butterflies, bugs and birds in the health of our planet and construct a pollinator hotel to welcome them to your yard this spring.
COST: $8 per participating student. Plus admission for general public.
Insects go hand-in-hand with gardening. Learning which bugs are our friends and which to watch out for leads to a healthier environment for the plants in your garden.
COST: $8 per participating student. Plus admission for general public.
May 2020
Monday, May 4
4
Mon
Mon
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.
Friday, May 8
8
Fri
Fri
Join us for a splashing good time as we learn about seals and sea lions, ocean life, aquatic habitats and how each of us can do our part to protect the ocean. Groups will enjoy exploration through hands-on activities, up-close encounters with animal ambassadors and a behind-the-scenes tour before heading to bed inside Sea Lion Landing.
Cost: $50 per participant.
Monday, May 18
18
Mon
Mon
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.
June 2020
Saturday, June 6
6
Sat
Sat
Many creatures like to stay up late and work the night shift! These late risers use incredible adaptations to help them get the job done in the dark. Groups will become part of the Zoo’s nightlife through hands-on activities, up-close encounters with nocturnal animal ambassadors and a behind-the-scenes tour to discover who at Riverbanks prefers the dark to day.
Cost: $50 per participant.