Upcoming Events and Programs

Come Explore the underground world of earthworms!

10:30 – 11:30_AM

Children ages 3–5 with an adult.

Waterfall Junction Learning Center in the Botanical Garden.

$16 per child. Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

Africa is known for its expansive savanna and the large mammals that call it home. Come discover why this impressive biome is the perfect home for rhinos, giraffes, baboons, lions, and more at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.

10:30_AM – 12:00_PM

Children ages 5–12.

Colonial Life Discovery Center (at the Zoo).

$45 per participating student per session (3 classes). Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

Join us as we learn about camels and their cousins!

10:45 – 11:45_AM

Children ages 3–5 with accompanying adult.

Riverbanks Farm Classroom (at the Zoo).

$35 per participating student per session (3 classes). Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

Let’s learn about bats! How do they help us and why are some people afraid of them?

10:30 – 11:30_AM

Children ages 3–5 with an adult.

Waterfall Junction Learning Center in the Botanical Garden.

$16 per child. Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

Join us for the 50th anniversary edition of ZOOfari — an unforgettable evening of cocktails, cuisine, and conservation! Experience the nostalgia with flavors from previous ZOOfari events, paired with specialty cocktails throughout the Zoo. Don’t miss out on this milestone celebration!

7:00 – 9:30_PM

$85 Riverbanks members; $100 general public.

Experience the beauty of the Botanical Garden at night as you test your creative skills through a unique paint-n-pour event. Enjoy a beverage and the blooms of the Garden before the painting portion of the evening begins. At 6:30, we will begin the painting instruction that will guide participants through creating a botanical themed painting to take home. A self-guided painting option will also be available for those who enjoy a little less structure.

6:00 – 8:00_PM

Ages 21 and up.

$45 per person or $80 for both programs. Includes 2 drink tickets; additional drinks will be available for purchase.

Let’s learn about bats! How do they help us and why are some people afraid of them?

10:30 – 11:30_AM

Children ages 3–5 with an adult.

Waterfall Junction Learning Center in the Botanical Garden.

$16 per child. Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

Have you ever wondered about a hawk you saw sitting on a highway sign? Was that an eagle you heard calling? If you’re curious about birds of prey, join our Intro to Raptors class. Raptor migration is in full swing in October, so it’s a great time to hone your identification skills.

10:00_AM – 12:30_PM

$15 Riverbanks members; $20 general public.

Wetlands are some of the most valuable ecosystems in the world to you and I! Join us as we trek through the zoo to explore the amazing local plant and animal life found within marshes, swamps, and bogs.

10:30_AM – 12:00_PM

Children ages 5–12.

Colonial Life Discovery Center (at the Zoo).

$45 per participating student per session (3 classes). Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

Let’s learn about bats! How do they help us and why are some people afraid of them?

10:45 – 11:45_AM

Children ages 3–5 with accompanying adult.

Riverbanks Farm Classroom (at the Zoo).

$35 per participating student per session (3 classes). Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

Let’s explore the creepy crawly world of spiders!

10:30 – 11:30_AM

Children ages 3–5 with an adult.

Waterfall Junction Learning Center in the Botanical Garden.

$16 per child. Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

Wetlands are some of the most valuable ecosystems in the world to you and I! Join us as we trek through the zoo to explore the amazing local plant and animal life found within marshes, swamps, and bogs.

10:30_AM – 12:00_PM

Children ages 5–12.

Colonial Life Discovery Center (at the Zoo).

$45 per participating student per session (3 classes). Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

Let’s explore the creepy crawly world of spiders!

10:30 – 11:30_AM

Children ages 3–5 with an adult.

Waterfall Junction Learning Center in the Botanical Garden.

$16 per child. Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

Wetlands are some of the most valuable ecosystems in the world to you and I! Join us as we trek through the zoo to explore the amazing local plant and animal life found within marshes, swamps, and bogs.

10:30_AM – 12:00_PM

Children ages 5–12.

Colonial Life Discovery Center (at the Zoo).

$45 per participating student per session (3 classes). Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

Let’s learn about bats! How do they help us and why are some people afraid of them?

10:45 – 11:45_AM

Children ages 3–5 with accompanying adult.

Riverbanks Farm Classroom (at the Zoo).

$35 per participating student per session (3 classes). Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

Spend a day under the sea and learn about what makes sharks so special and what we can do to help protect them!

8:45_AM – 4:00_PM

Kindergarten to 5th Grade.

$65 Riverbanks members; $75 general public.

Join us for an exclusive evening in the Botanical Garden as we explore the vital role of pollinators through a relaxed social setting. Enjoy the Garden with a refreshing beverage as you build a crafty bug hotel for your home garden that will provide important shelter for beneficial insects through the winter. Take home a homemade seed ball to plant that will bloom in the spring.

6:00 – 8:00_PM

Ages 21 and up.

$45 per person or $80 for both programs. Includes 2 drink tickets; additional drinks will be available for purchase.

Join us as we learn about camels and their cousins!

10:30 – 11:30_AM

Children ages 3–5 with an adult.

Waterfall Junction Learning Center in the Botanical Garden.

$16 per child. Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

Dive into the importance of biodiversity as we swim through one of the most colorful and busy habitats in the world.

10:30_AM – 12:00_PM

Children ages 5–12.

Colonial Life Discovery Center (at the Zoo).

$45 per participating student per session (3 classes). Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

Come explore the underground world of earthworms!

10:45 – 11:45_AM

Children ages 3–5 with accompanying adult.

Riverbanks Farm Classroom (at the Zoo).

$35 per participating student per session (3 classes). Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

Join us as we learn about camels and their cousins!

10:30 – 11:30_AM

Children ages 3–5 with an adult.

Waterfall Junction Learning Center in the Botanical Garden.

$16 per child. Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

Create a unique set of botanical notecards through flower preservation. Participants will use pressed flowers and greenery to create a design. Everyone will also learn how to pound flowers so that their impression is transferred onto the card for a lovely floral design.

10:00_AM – 12:00_PM

$20 Riverbanks members; $25 general public.

Dive into the importance of biodiversity as we swim through one of the most colorful and busy habitats in the world.

10:30_AM – 12:00_PM

Children ages 5–12.

Colonial Life Discovery Center (at the Zoo).

$45 per participating student per session (3 classes). Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

Let’s celebrate Thanksgiving with an autumn harvest!

10:30 – 11:30_AM

Children ages 3–5 with an adult.

Waterfall Junction Learning Center in the Botanical Garden.

$16 per child. Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

Dive into the importance of biodiversity as we swim through one of the most colorful and busy habitats in the world.

10:30_AM – 12:00_PM

Children ages 5–12.

Colonial Life Discovery Center (at the Zoo).

$45 per participating student per session (3 classes). Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

Come explore the underground world of earthworms!

10:45 – 11:45_AM

Children ages 3–5 with accompanying adult.

Riverbanks Farm Classroom (at the Zoo).

$35 per participating student per session (3 classes). Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

Are reindeer real? What are antlers made from? Why do some deer have white tails? Let’s find out the answers to these questions and more!

10:30 – 11:30_AM

Children ages 3–5 with an adult.

Waterfall Junction Learning Center in the Botanical Garden.

$16 per child. Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

Are reindeer real? What are antlers made from? Why do some deer have white tails? Let’s find out the answers to these questions and more!

10:30 – 11:30_AM

Children ages 3–5 with an adult.

Waterfall Junction Learning Center in the Botanical Garden.

$16 per child. Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

Using freshly cut greenery from the Riverbanks campus, participants will learn the basic technique of making a wreath with a grapevine base. With a large variety of greenery and seed pods to use, these wreaths will be a distinct reflection of personal style.

10:00_AM – 12:00_PM

$30 Riverbanks members; $36 general public.

Swing on over to Riverbanks and spend the break with us learning how we care for our monkeys, lemurs, and apes

8:45_AM – 4:00_PM

Kindergarten to 5th Grade.

$120 Riverbanks members per session; $140 general public per session.

Swing on over to Riverbanks and spend the break with us learning how we care for our monkeys, lemurs, and apes

8:45_AM – 4:00_PM

Kindergarten to 5th Grade.

$120 Riverbanks members per session; $140 general public per session.

Swing on over to Riverbanks and spend the break with us learning how we care for our monkeys, lemurs, and apes

8:45_AM – 4:00_PM

Kindergarten to 5th Grade.

$120 Riverbanks members per session; $140 general public per session.

Swing on over to Riverbanks and spend the break with us learning how we care for our monkeys, lemurs, and apes

8:45_AM – 4:00_PM

Kindergarten to 5th Grade.

$120 Riverbanks members per session; $140 general public per session.

Octopus are some of the coolest creatures in the ocean! Let’s learn all about them.

10:30 – 11:30_AM

Children ages 3–5 with an adult.

Waterfall Junction Learning Center in the Botanical Garden.

$16 per child. Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

Why does wildlife disappear? How can we prevent it? From the mystery of the Carolina Parakeet to the return of the beautiful Bali Mynah, students will investigate ways they can help Riverbank’s eliminate extinction.

10:30_AM – 12:00_PM

Children ages 5–12.

Colonial Life Discovery Center (at the Zoo).

$45 per participating student per session (3 classes). Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

Winter is a great time to see waterfowl on our lakes and rivers. Join us as we learn about our feathered friends!

10:45 – 11:45_AM

Children ages 3–5 with accompanying adult.

Riverbanks Farm Classroom (at the Zoo).

$35 per participating student per session (3 classes). Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

Octopus are some of the coolest creatures in the ocean! Let’s learn all about them.

10:30 – 11:30_AM

Children ages 3–5 with an adult.

Waterfall Junction Learning Center in the Botanical Garden.

$16 per child. Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

Why does wildlife disappear? How can we prevent it? From the mystery of the Carolina Parakeet to the return of the beautiful Bali Mynah, students will investigate ways they can help Riverbank’s eliminate extinction.

10:30_AM – 12:00_PM

Children ages 5–12.

Colonial Life Discovery Center (at the Zoo).

$45 per participating student per session (3 classes). Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

What’s the difference between a turtle and a tortoise? Let’s investigate!

10:30 – 11:30_AM

Children ages 3–5 with an adult.

Waterfall Junction Learning Center in the Botanical Garden.

$16 per child. Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

Why does wildlife disappear? How can we prevent it? From the mystery of the Carolina Parakeet to the return of the beautiful Bali Mynah, students will investigate ways they can help Riverbank’s eliminate extinction.

10:30_AM – 12:00_PM

Children ages 5–12.

Colonial Life Discovery Center (at the Zoo).

$45 per participating student per session (3 classes). Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

Winter is a great time to see waterfowl on our lakes and rivers. Join us as we learn about our feathered friends!

10:45 – 11:45_AM

Children ages 3–5 with accompanying adult.

Riverbanks Farm Classroom (at the Zoo).

$35 per participating student per session (3 classes). Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

What’s the difference between a turtle and a tortoise? Let’s investigate!

10:30 – 11:30_AM

Children ages 3–5 with an adult.

Waterfall Junction Learning Center in the Botanical Garden.

$16 per child. Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

The Gullah tradition of weaving baskets from strong but supple marsh grass in the lowcountry is one of the nation’s oldest and most beautiful handicrafts of African origin. Participants will craft a small sweetgrass basket in the traditional style through this hands-on workshop with Mary Graham-Grant.

10:00_AM – 2:00_PM

$70 Riverbanks members; $85 general public.

Winter is a great time to see waterfowl on our lakes and rivers. Join us as we learn about our feathered friends!

10:30 – 11:30_AM

Children ages 3–5 with an adult.

Waterfall Junction Learning Center in the Botanical Garden.

$16 per child. Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

Explore the many ways Riverbanks is involved in protecting North America Songbirds and Pollinators. Students will get the opportunity to take home some tools to help connect to wildlife and conservation in their own backyard!

10:30_AM – 12:00_PM

Children ages 5–12.

Colonial Life Discovery Center (at the Zoo).

$45 per participating student per session (3 classes). Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

Octopi are some of the coolest creatures in the ocean! Let’s learn all about them!

10:45 – 11:45_AM

Children ages 3–5 with accompanying adult.

Riverbanks Farm Classroom (at the Zoo).

$35 per participating student per session (3 classes). Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

Explore the many ways Riverbanks is involved in protecting North America Songbirds and Pollinators. Students will get the opportunity to take home some tools to help connect to wildlife and conservation in their own backyard!

10:30_AM – 12:00_PM

Children ages 5–12.

Colonial Life Discovery Center (at the Zoo).

$45 per participating student per session (3 classes). Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

Winter is a great time to see waterfowl on our lakes and rivers. Join us as we learn about our feathered friends!

10:30 – 11:30_AM

Children ages 3–5 with an adult.

Waterfall Junction Learning Center in the Botanical Garden.

$16 per child. Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

Explore the many ways Riverbanks is involved in protecting North America Songbirds and Pollinators. Students will get the opportunity to take home some tools to help connect to wildlife and conservation in their own backyard!

10:30_AM – 12:00_PM

Children ages 5–12.

Colonial Life Discovery Center (at the Zoo).

$45 per participating student per session (3 classes). Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

Octopi are some of the coolest creatures in the ocean! Let’s learn all about them!

10:45 – 11:45_AM

Children ages 3–5 with accompanying adult.

Riverbanks Farm Classroom (at the Zoo).

$35 per participating student per session (3 classes). Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

Capybaras look like a cute cross between a pig, a beaver, and a hippopotamus. But what are they really? Let’s learn about capybaras and their relatives!

10:30 – 11:30_AM

Children ages 3–5 with an adult.

Waterfall Junction Learning Center in the Botanical Garden.

$16 per child. Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

Capybaras look like a cute cross between a pig, a beaver, and a hippopotamus. But what are they really? Let’s learn about capybaras and their relatives!

10:30 – 11:30_AM

Children ages 3–5 with an adult.

Waterfall Junction Learning Center in the Botanical Garden.

$16 per child. Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

Join us as we observe some of the ways Riverbanks is working to restore Gopher Tortoises, Spider Lillies, and Gopher Frogs to their native habitats.

10:30_AM – 12:00_PM

Children ages 5–12.

Colonial Life Discovery Center (at the Zoo).

$45 per participating student per session (3 classes). Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

Capybaras look like a cute cross between a pig, a beaver, and a hippopotamus. But what are they really? Let’s learn about capybaras and their relatives!

10:45 – 11:45_AM

Children ages 3–5 with accompanying adult.

Riverbanks Farm Classroom (at the Zoo).

$35 per participating student per session (3 classes). Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

Join us as we observe some of the ways Riverbanks is working to restore Gopher Tortoises, Spider Lillies, and Gopher Frogs to their native habitats.

10:30_AM – 12:00_PM

Children ages 5–12.

Colonial Life Discovery Center (at the Zoo).

$45 per participating student per session (3 classes). Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

What’s the difference between seals and sea lions? Let’s find out.

10:30 – 11:30_AM

Children ages 3–5 with an adult.

Waterfall Junction Learning Center in the Botanical Garden.

$16 per child. Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

Join us as we observe some of the ways Riverbanks is working to restore Gopher Tortoises, Spider Lillies, and Gopher Frogs to their native habitats.

10:30_AM – 12:00_PM

Children ages 5–12.

Colonial Life Discovery Center (at the Zoo).

$45 per participating student per session (3 classes). Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

Capybaras look like a cute cross between a pig, a beaver, and a hippopotamus. But what are they really? Let’s learn about capybaras and their relatives!

10:45 – 11:45_AM

Children ages 3–5 with accompanying adult.

Riverbanks Farm Classroom (at the Zoo).

$35 per participating student per session (3 classes). Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

What’s the difference between seals and sea lions? Let’s find out.

10:30 – 11:30_AM

Children ages 3–5 with an adult.

Waterfall Junction Learning Center in the Botanical Garden.

$16 per child. Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

Let’s explore the spring garden to see what colors we can discover!

10:30 – 11:30_AM

Children ages 3–5 with an adult.

Waterfall Junction Learning Center in the Botanical Garden.

$16 per child. Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

Let’s explore the spring garden to see what colors we can discover!

10:30 – 11:30_AM

Children ages 3–5 with an adult.

Waterfall Junction Learning Center in the Botanical Garden.

$16 per child. Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

The art of using moss as a way to encapsulate soil and a living plant can create a stunning botanical piece for your house or garden. Participants will all learn to make this living sculpture that can be a table centerpiece or hung indoors or out for a unique floral focus.

10:00 – 11:30_AM

$25 Riverbanks members; $30 general public.

Join us as we learn about these beautiful and fascinating insects!

10:30 – 11:30_AM

Children ages 3–5 with an adult.

Waterfall Junction Learning Center in the Botanical Garden.

$16 per child. Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

Join us as we learn about these beautiful and fascinating insects!

10:30 – 11:30_AM

Children ages 3–5 with an adult.

Waterfall Junction Learning Center in the Botanical Garden.

$16 per child. Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

Let’s journey around the world and explore this incredible planet we call home!

10:30 – 11:30_AM

Children ages 3–5 with an adult.

Waterfall Junction Learning Center in the Botanical Garden.

$16 per child. Note: If you are not a Riverbanks member, a general admission ticket will also be required.

Ikebana is a Japanese art form that involves arranging flowers and other natural materials in a stylized manner. Lin Ko of the Asia Cultural Society will be demonstrating three styles of Ikebana, and then leading participants through a hands-on portion to create an arrangement to take home.

10:00_AM – 12:00_PM

$40 Riverbanks members; $48 general public.