Upcoming Events and Programs

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.

Join us for an informal stroll through the Botanical Garden as we discuss the tips and tricks used by the pros to keep your garden looking good year-round.

Support Riverbanks Zoo and Garden and wildlife conservation from the comfort of your home during Riverbanks’ virtual ZOOfari featuring a multi-day online auction showcasing 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. The auction will culminate in a livestream wrap-up on Friday, September 25 at 7:00pm. Enhance your ZOOfari experience with the purchase of a Cocktails & Cuisine dining package for two, plus enjoy exclusive access to a private Zoom with Riverbanks’ staff and special guests. Learn more.

The land down under is a place of wonder, home to unique habitats and biomes. Students will journey through gum forests and into the outback as they visit marsupials, large lizards, and colorful birds.

Let down your “hare” as you sip, stroll, and take in the sights and sounds of Riverbanks after hours. Food, brews, and wines will be available for purchase. Timed tickets required. No one under 21 will be admitted.

Millions of monarch butterflies are beginning to fly south as cooler weather arrives in South Carolina. These butterflies will fly more than 2,000 miles to Mexico where they will spend the winter before returning north in the Spring.

Millions of monarch butterflies are beginning to fly south as cooler weather arrives in South Carolina. These butterflies will fly more than 2,000 miles to Mexico where they will spend the winter before returning north in the Spring.

Pumpkins can make a perfect planter to grow more pumpkins! We will learn all about plant life cycles, seed germination and decomposition as we turn miniature pumpkins into planters.

Join us to discover what immune boosting and health promoting plants might be growing just outside your door. We will make a soothing cough syrup and explore a variety of teas to help you prepare for cold and flu season.

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, pythons, and more at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.

Fall means days are getting shorter and nights are getting longer. Creatures that love the night have more time to play! Come find out what animals are up while you sleep!

Fall means days are getting shorter and nights are getting longer. Creatures that love the night have more time to play! Come find out what animals are up while you sleep!

Create a unique pumpkin for your family while learning all about the giant fruit through games, activities and story time. We will provide the paint, markers and various craft materials for each family to decorate a pumpkin.

Create a unique pumpkin for your family while learning all about the giant fruit through games, activities and story time. We will provide the paint, markers and various craft materials for each family to decorate a pumpkin.

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, pythons, and more at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.

Explore the many captivating cats found around the world and close to home at Riverbanks.

Did you know that grizzly bears can eat 90 pounds of food a day? That’s about 18,000 blueberries! How do the keepers keep up with those huge appetites? Come learn more about our brother bears.

Did you know that grizzly bears can eat 90 pounds of food a day? That’s about 18,000 blueberries! How do the keepers keep up with those huge appetites? Come learn more about our brother bears.

Temperate Forests are here in our own backyard, but how much do we really know about the animals and plants that share our spaces? Join the hike as we walk through our local forest to discover the treasures hidden within.

Stems are amazing mini highways that transport food and water throughout plants. We will get a closer look at how capillary action works, and everyone will create a model of a stem to take home.

This month we will be celebrating the harvest as we do some traditional fall games centered on the amazing things that we get from the garden.

This month we will be celebrating the harvest as we do some traditional fall games centered on the amazing things that we get from the garden.

Temperate Forests are here in our own backyard, but how much do we really know about the animals and plants that share our spaces? Join the hike as we walk through our local forest to discover the treasures hidden within.

Create some seasonal ornaments using gifts from Mother Nature during this hands-on, crafty program for kids. Of course, we will have fake snow and wintery games to get you in the spirit of the season as well!

Create some seasonal ornaments using gifts from Mother Nature during this hands-on, crafty program for kids. Of course, we will have fake snow and wintery games to get you in the spirit of the season as well!

Create a unique wreath out of greenery from Riverbanks’ campus. With more than a dozen types of fresh greenery and unusual seed pods for accents, each wreath is a true expression of your individuality!

Create a unique wreath out of greenery from Riverbanks’ campus. With more than a dozen types of fresh greenery and unusual seed pods for accents, each wreath is a true expression of your individuality!

If you can bear-ly contain your excitement for grizzlies come discover how Riverbanks cares for these charismatic giants.

If you can bear-ly contain your excitement for grizzlies come discover how Riverbanks cares for these charismatic giants.

If you can bear-ly contain your excitement for grizzlies come discover how Riverbanks cares for these charismatic giants.

While all oceans share spectacular wildlife, the Southern Ocean holds its own mysteries below its brilliant blue waters. Students will voyage through the seas to discover what characteristics set it apart from all other places on the planet.

While all oceans share spectacular wildlife, the Southern Ocean holds its own mysteries below its brilliant blue waters. Students will voyage through the seas to discover what characteristics set it apart from all other places on the planet.

Asia’s vast taiga (boreal forest) is the largest land biome on earth extending into Europe. Join the excursion as we travel through towering evergreens in search of tigers, brown bears, Eurasian eagle owls, otters, and more.

Asia’s vast taiga (boreal forest) is the largest land biome on earth extending into Europe. Join the excursion as we travel through towering evergreens in search of tigers, brown bears, Eurasian eagle owls, otters, and more.

Madagascar or the “red island” is known for leaping lemurs, red soils, and strange rock formations; however, its hidden gem is its lowland rainforests with stunning orchids and colorful chameleons. Join the expedition as we explore this amazing ecosystem.

Madagascar or the “red island” is known for leaping lemurs, red soils, and strange rock formations; however, its hidden gem is its lowland rainforests with stunning orchids and colorful chameleons. Join the expedition as we explore this amazing ecosystem.