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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.

June 2018

Monday, June 25

25
Mon
Summer Zoo Camp: Fur, Feather, Shells, and Scales
@ 9:00am–12:00pm (ages 4–5)
Sometimes what’s on the outside is truly what matters most. Penguins don’t need shells to survive, and turtles would look strange with feathers. Preschoolers will discover the wonder and importance of different animal coverings.
COST: $125 members / $195 general public.
Registration Closed  Summer Zoo Camp

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Beastly Bling
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 8–10)
They may not wear jewelry, the most expensive brand of clothing or be into the latest fad, but animals are never “out of style” in the wild. Campers will enjoy the show as they learn how big hair, long nails, bright colors and other accessories keep animals in fashion and alive!
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.
Registration Closed  Summer Zoo Camp

 
 
Sometimes what’s on the outside is truly what matters most. Penguins don’t need shells to survive, and turtles would look strange with feathers. Preschoolers will discover the wonder and importance of different animal coverings.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.
Registration Closed  Summer Zoo Camp

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Nature’s Apprentice
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 11–13)
We use technology every day inspired by animals. Trains, velcro, glue, swimsuits, cars, even water purifiers have all been copied from Mother Nature. Join us as we uncover how machines are used daily at the Zoo, but also in the wild. You may even be inspired to create your own bio-design and become nature’s apprentice.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.
Registration Closed  Summer Zoo Camp

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Web of Life
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 6–7)
Why do all living things need food? What is a food chain? Which animals are predators or prey, herbivores or carnivores, scavengers or decomposers? Join the quest to uncover how all living things connect in the great web of life.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.
Registration Closed  Summer Zoo Camp

Tuesday, June 26

26
Tue
Summer Zoo Camp: Fur, Feather, Shells, and Scales
@ 9:00am–12:00pm (ages 4–5)
Sometimes what’s on the outside is truly what matters most. Penguins don’t need shells to survive, and turtles would look strange with feathers. Preschoolers will discover the wonder and importance of different animal coverings.
COST: $125 members / $195 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Beastly Bling
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 8–10)
They may not wear jewelry, the most expensive brand of clothing or be into the latest fad, but animals are never “out of style” in the wild. Campers will enjoy the show as they learn how big hair, long nails, bright colors and other accessories keep animals in fashion and alive!
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Sometimes what’s on the outside is truly what matters most. Penguins don’t need shells to survive, and turtles would look strange with feathers. Preschoolers will discover the wonder and importance of different animal coverings.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Nature’s Apprentice
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 11–13)
We use technology every day inspired by animals. Trains, velcro, glue, swimsuits, cars, even water purifiers have all been copied from Mother Nature. Join us as we uncover how machines are used daily at the Zoo, but also in the wild. You may even be inspired to create your own bio-design and become nature’s apprentice.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Web of Life
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 6–7)
Why do all living things need food? What is a food chain? Which animals are predators or prey, herbivores or carnivores, scavengers or decomposers? Join the quest to uncover how all living things connect in the great web of life.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Toucan Tuesdays
@ 9:00am–5:00pm
Enjoy BOGO admission at Riverbanks every Tuesday this summer with a donation of two cans of food to Harvest Hope Food Bank. Discount admission isn’t the only perk guests will enjoy for contributing on a Toucan Tuesday. Individuals who donate also are eligible to receive one $2 ICEE (16oz.), one $2 fountain drink (24oz.), plus a 2-for-$20 special on misting fans sold at various locations throughout the park (special wristbands to show proof of donation will be provided; limit one wristband per donor). Donation bins will be located at both the Zoo and Garden entrance.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Garden Friends
@ 9:30–11:30am (ages 3–4 w/an adult)
Spend three days discovering what it means to be a vegetable farmer and that humans are not the only creatures farming their food! Get ready to roll up your sleeves, put on your gloves and work with vegetable and fruit plants in this hands-on camp. Campers may even get a chance to taste their hard work.
COST: $65 members / $85 general public.

Wednesday, June 27

27
Wed
Summer Zoo Camp: Fur, Feather, Shells, and Scales
@ 9:00am–12:00pm (ages 4–5)
Sometimes what’s on the outside is truly what matters most. Penguins don’t need shells to survive, and turtles would look strange with feathers. Preschoolers will discover the wonder and importance of different animal coverings.
COST: $125 members / $195 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Beastly Bling
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 8–10)
They may not wear jewelry, the most expensive brand of clothing or be into the latest fad, but animals are never “out of style” in the wild. Campers will enjoy the show as they learn how big hair, long nails, bright colors and other accessories keep animals in fashion and alive!
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Sometimes what’s on the outside is truly what matters most. Penguins don’t need shells to survive, and turtles would look strange with feathers. Preschoolers will discover the wonder and importance of different animal coverings.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Nature’s Apprentice
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 11–13)
We use technology every day inspired by animals. Trains, velcro, glue, swimsuits, cars, even water purifiers have all been copied from Mother Nature. Join us as we uncover how machines are used daily at the Zoo, but also in the wild. You may even be inspired to create your own bio-design and become nature’s apprentice.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Web of Life
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 6–7)
Why do all living things need food? What is a food chain? Which animals are predators or prey, herbivores or carnivores, scavengers or decomposers? Join the quest to uncover how all living things connect in the great web of life.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Garden Friends
@ 9:30–11:30am (ages 3–4 w/an adult)
Spend three days discovering what it means to be a vegetable farmer and that humans are not the only creatures farming their food! Get ready to roll up your sleeves, put on your gloves and work with vegetable and fruit plants in this hands-on camp. Campers may even get a chance to taste their hard work.
COST: $65 members / $85 general public.

Thursday, June 28

28
Thu
Summer Zoo Camp: Fur, Feather, Shells, and Scales
@ 9:00am–12:00pm (ages 4–5)
Sometimes what’s on the outside is truly what matters most. Penguins don’t need shells to survive, and turtles would look strange with feathers. Preschoolers will discover the wonder and importance of different animal coverings.
COST: $125 members / $195 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Beastly Bling
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 8–10)
They may not wear jewelry, the most expensive brand of clothing or be into the latest fad, but animals are never “out of style” in the wild. Campers will enjoy the show as they learn how big hair, long nails, bright colors and other accessories keep animals in fashion and alive!
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Sometimes what’s on the outside is truly what matters most. Penguins don’t need shells to survive, and turtles would look strange with feathers. Preschoolers will discover the wonder and importance of different animal coverings.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Nature’s Apprentice
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 11–13)
We use technology every day inspired by animals. Trains, velcro, glue, swimsuits, cars, even water purifiers have all been copied from Mother Nature. Join us as we uncover how machines are used daily at the Zoo, but also in the wild. You may even be inspired to create your own bio-design and become nature’s apprentice.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Web of Life
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 6–7)
Why do all living things need food? What is a food chain? Which animals are predators or prey, herbivores or carnivores, scavengers or decomposers? Join the quest to uncover how all living things connect in the great web of life.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Garden Friends
@ 9:30–11:30am (ages 3–4 w/an adult)
Spend three days discovering what it means to be a vegetable farmer and that humans are not the only creatures farming their food! Get ready to roll up your sleeves, put on your gloves and work with vegetable and fruit plants in this hands-on camp. Campers may even get a chance to taste their hard work.
COST: $65 members / $85 general public.

Friday, June 29

29
Fri
Summer Zoo Camp: Fur, Feather, Shells, and Scales
@ 9:00am–12:00pm (ages 4–5)
Sometimes what’s on the outside is truly what matters most. Penguins don’t need shells to survive, and turtles would look strange with feathers. Preschoolers will discover the wonder and importance of different animal coverings.
COST: $125 members / $195 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Beastly Bling
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 8–10)
They may not wear jewelry, the most expensive brand of clothing or be into the latest fad, but animals are never “out of style” in the wild. Campers will enjoy the show as they learn how big hair, long nails, bright colors and other accessories keep animals in fashion and alive!
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Sometimes what’s on the outside is truly what matters most. Penguins don’t need shells to survive, and turtles would look strange with feathers. Preschoolers will discover the wonder and importance of different animal coverings.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Nature’s Apprentice
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 11–13)
We use technology every day inspired by animals. Trains, velcro, glue, swimsuits, cars, even water purifiers have all been copied from Mother Nature. Join us as we uncover how machines are used daily at the Zoo, but also in the wild. You may even be inspired to create your own bio-design and become nature’s apprentice.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Web of Life
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 6–7)
Why do all living things need food? What is a food chain? Which animals are predators or prey, herbivores or carnivores, scavengers or decomposers? Join the quest to uncover how all living things connect in the great web of life.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

Saturday, June 30

30
Sat
Family on Safari—Zoo: Amazing Africa
@ 6:00pm until 9:00am the next day (ages 5–adult)
Take a safari with us as we explore the different habitats and wildlife of Africa. Brush up on your identification skills and learn about some unique adaptations that help these animals survive. Admission for the park on the day following the event is included in ticket price. Dinner, snack and breakfast are also included.
COST: $45 per person.

July 2018

Monday, July 2

2
Mon
Summer Zoo Camp: Dino-mite!
@ 9:00am–12:00pm (ages 4–5)
Are you crazy about dinosaurs? Step back in time with us as we dig up the answers to what these gigantic lizards ate, where they lived and get a chance to meet their modern-day relatives.
COST: $100 members / $156 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Dino-mite!
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 4–5)
Are you crazy about dinosaurs? Step back in time with us as we dig up the answers to what these gigantic lizards ate, where they lived and get a chance to meet their modern-day relatives.
COST: $152 members / $208 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Fight or Flight
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 6–7)
Secret weapons or great escapes are what it takes to survive where the wild things are. Don’t miss out on discovering the art of animal armor and defenses.
COST: $152 members / $208 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Yuckology
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 8–10)
Animals do some weird, creepy and completely yucky stuff. Owls regurgitate their food, vampire bats drink blood and koala mom’s feed their joeys poop! Spend the week with us investigating how being gross can be good for survival.
COST: $152 members / $208 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Zoo Top Chef
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 11–13)
Do you like watching Chopped, Kid’s Baking Championship, Iron Chef, Master Chef or Cupcake Wars? Come try your hand at creating some delicious experiments in this appetizing new camp. Campers will explore how food is a key ingredient in caring for the Zoo’s collection of picky eaters.
COST: $152 members / $208 general public.

Tuesday, July 3

3
Tue
Summer Zoo Camp: Dino-mite!
@ 9:00am–12:00pm (ages 4–5)
Are you crazy about dinosaurs? Step back in time with us as we dig up the answers to what these gigantic lizards ate, where they lived and get a chance to meet their modern-day relatives.
COST: $100 members / $156 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Dino-mite!
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 4–5)
Are you crazy about dinosaurs? Step back in time with us as we dig up the answers to what these gigantic lizards ate, where they lived and get a chance to meet their modern-day relatives.
COST: $152 members / $208 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Fight or Flight
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 6–7)
Secret weapons or great escapes are what it takes to survive where the wild things are. Don’t miss out on discovering the art of animal armor and defenses.
COST: $152 members / $208 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Yuckology
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 8–10)
Animals do some weird, creepy and completely yucky stuff. Owls regurgitate their food, vampire bats drink blood and koala mom’s feed their joeys poop! Spend the week with us investigating how being gross can be good for survival.
COST: $152 members / $208 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Zoo Top Chef
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 11–13)
Do you like watching Chopped, Kid’s Baking Championship, Iron Chef, Master Chef or Cupcake Wars? Come try your hand at creating some delicious experiments in this appetizing new camp. Campers will explore how food is a key ingredient in caring for the Zoo’s collection of picky eaters.
COST: $152 members / $208 general public.

 
 
Toucan Tuesdays
@ 9:00am–5:00pm
Enjoy BOGO admission at Riverbanks every Tuesday this summer with a donation of two cans of food to Harvest Hope Food Bank. Discount admission isn’t the only perk guests will enjoy for contributing on a Toucan Tuesday. Individuals who donate also are eligible to receive one $2 ICEE (16oz.), one $2 fountain drink (24oz.), plus a 2-for-$20 special on misting fans sold at various locations throughout the park (special wristbands to show proof of donation will be provided; limit one wristband per donor). Donation bins will be located at both the Zoo and Garden entrance.

Thursday, July 5

5
Thu
Summer Zoo Camp: Dino-mite!
@ 9:00am–12:00pm (ages 4–5)
Are you crazy about dinosaurs? Step back in time with us as we dig up the answers to what these gigantic lizards ate, where they lived and get a chance to meet their modern-day relatives.
COST: $100 members / $156 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Dino-mite!
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 4–5)
Are you crazy about dinosaurs? Step back in time with us as we dig up the answers to what these gigantic lizards ate, where they lived and get a chance to meet their modern-day relatives.
COST: $152 members / $208 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Fight or Flight
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 6–7)
Secret weapons or great escapes are what it takes to survive where the wild things are. Don’t miss out on discovering the art of animal armor and defenses.
COST: $152 members / $208 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Yuckology
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 8–10)
Animals do some weird, creepy and completely yucky stuff. Owls regurgitate their food, vampire bats drink blood and koala mom’s feed their joeys poop! Spend the week with us investigating how being gross can be good for survival.
COST: $152 members / $208 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Zoo Top Chef
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 11–13)
Do you like watching Chopped, Kid’s Baking Championship, Iron Chef, Master Chef or Cupcake Wars? Come try your hand at creating some delicious experiments in this appetizing new camp. Campers will explore how food is a key ingredient in caring for the Zoo’s collection of picky eaters.
COST: $152 members / $208 general public.

Friday, July 6

6
Fri
Summer Zoo Camp: Dino-mite!
@ 9:00am–12:00pm (ages 4–5)
Are you crazy about dinosaurs? Step back in time with us as we dig up the answers to what these gigantic lizards ate, where they lived and get a chance to meet their modern-day relatives.
COST: $100 members / $156 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Dino-mite!
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 4–5)
Are you crazy about dinosaurs? Step back in time with us as we dig up the answers to what these gigantic lizards ate, where they lived and get a chance to meet their modern-day relatives.
COST: $152 members / $208 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Fight or Flight
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 6–7)
Secret weapons or great escapes are what it takes to survive where the wild things are. Don’t miss out on discovering the art of animal armor and defenses.
COST: $152 members / $208 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Yuckology
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 8–10)
Animals do some weird, creepy and completely yucky stuff. Owls regurgitate their food, vampire bats drink blood and koala mom’s feed their joeys poop! Spend the week with us investigating how being gross can be good for survival.
COST: $152 members / $208 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Zoo Top Chef
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 11–13)
Do you like watching Chopped, Kid’s Baking Championship, Iron Chef, Master Chef or Cupcake Wars? Come try your hand at creating some delicious experiments in this appetizing new camp. Campers will explore how food is a key ingredient in caring for the Zoo’s collection of picky eaters.
COST: $152 members / $208 general public.

Monday, July 9

9
Mon
Summer Zoo Camp: Fur, Feather, Shells, and Scales
@ 9:00am–12:00pm (ages 4–5)
Sometimes what’s on the outside is truly what matters most. Penguins don’t need shells to survive, and turtles would look strange with feathers. Preschoolers will discover the wonder and importance of different animal coverings.
COST: $125 members / $195 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Beastly Bling
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 8–10)
They may not wear jewelry, the most expensive brand of clothing or be into the latest fad, but animals are never “out of style” in the wild. Campers will enjoy the show as they learn how big hair, long nails, bright colors and other accessories keep animals in fashion and alive!
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Sometimes what’s on the outside is truly what matters most. Penguins don’t need shells to survive, and turtles would look strange with feathers. Preschoolers will discover the wonder and importance of different animal coverings.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Nature’s Apprentice
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 11–13)
We use technology every day inspired by animals. Trains, velcro, glue, swimsuits, cars, even water purifiers have all been copied from Mother Nature. Join us as we uncover how machines are used daily at the Zoo, but also in the wild. You may even be inspired to create your own bio-design and become nature’s apprentice.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Web of Life
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 6–7)
Why do all living things need food? What is a food chain? Which animals are predators or prey, herbivores or carnivores, scavengers or decomposers? Join the quest to uncover how all living things connect in the great web of life.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

Tuesday, July 10

10
Tue
Summer Zoo Camp: Fur, Feather, Shells, and Scales
@ 9:00am–12:00pm (ages 4–5)
Sometimes what’s on the outside is truly what matters most. Penguins don’t need shells to survive, and turtles would look strange with feathers. Preschoolers will discover the wonder and importance of different animal coverings.
COST: $125 members / $195 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Beastly Bling
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 8–10)
They may not wear jewelry, the most expensive brand of clothing or be into the latest fad, but animals are never “out of style” in the wild. Campers will enjoy the show as they learn how big hair, long nails, bright colors and other accessories keep animals in fashion and alive!
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Sometimes what’s on the outside is truly what matters most. Penguins don’t need shells to survive, and turtles would look strange with feathers. Preschoolers will discover the wonder and importance of different animal coverings.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Nature’s Apprentice
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 11–13)
We use technology every day inspired by animals. Trains, velcro, glue, swimsuits, cars, even water purifiers have all been copied from Mother Nature. Join us as we uncover how machines are used daily at the Zoo, but also in the wild. You may even be inspired to create your own bio-design and become nature’s apprentice.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Web of Life
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 6–7)
Why do all living things need food? What is a food chain? Which animals are predators or prey, herbivores or carnivores, scavengers or decomposers? Join the quest to uncover how all living things connect in the great web of life.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Toucan Tuesdays
@ 9:00am–5:00pm
Enjoy BOGO admission at Riverbanks every Tuesday this summer with a donation of two cans of food to Harvest Hope Food Bank. Discount admission isn’t the only perk guests will enjoy for contributing on a Toucan Tuesday. Individuals who donate also are eligible to receive one $2 ICEE (16oz.), one $2 fountain drink (24oz.), plus a 2-for-$20 special on misting fans sold at various locations throughout the park (special wristbands to show proof of donation will be provided; limit one wristband per donor). Donation bins will be located at both the Zoo and Garden entrance.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Garden Friends
@ 9:30–11:30am (ages 3–4 w/an adult)
Spend three days discovering what it means to be a vegetable farmer and that humans are not the only creatures farming their food! Get ready to roll up your sleeves, put on your gloves and work with vegetable and fruit plants in this hands-on camp. Campers may even get a chance to taste their hard work.
COST: $65 members / $85 general public.

Wednesday, July 11

11
Wed
Summer Zoo Camp: Fur, Feather, Shells, and Scales
@ 9:00am–12:00pm (ages 4–5)
Sometimes what’s on the outside is truly what matters most. Penguins don’t need shells to survive, and turtles would look strange with feathers. Preschoolers will discover the wonder and importance of different animal coverings.
COST: $125 members / $195 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Beastly Bling
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 8–10)
They may not wear jewelry, the most expensive brand of clothing or be into the latest fad, but animals are never “out of style” in the wild. Campers will enjoy the show as they learn how big hair, long nails, bright colors and other accessories keep animals in fashion and alive!
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Sometimes what’s on the outside is truly what matters most. Penguins don’t need shells to survive, and turtles would look strange with feathers. Preschoolers will discover the wonder and importance of different animal coverings.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Nature’s Apprentice
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 11–13)
We use technology every day inspired by animals. Trains, velcro, glue, swimsuits, cars, even water purifiers have all been copied from Mother Nature. Join us as we uncover how machines are used daily at the Zoo, but also in the wild. You may even be inspired to create your own bio-design and become nature’s apprentice.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Web of Life
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 6–7)
Why do all living things need food? What is a food chain? Which animals are predators or prey, herbivores or carnivores, scavengers or decomposers? Join the quest to uncover how all living things connect in the great web of life.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Garden Friends
@ 9:30–11:30am (ages 3–4 w/an adult)
Spend three days discovering what it means to be a vegetable farmer and that humans are not the only creatures farming their food! Get ready to roll up your sleeves, put on your gloves and work with vegetable and fruit plants in this hands-on camp. Campers may even get a chance to taste their hard work.
COST: $65 members / $85 general public.

Thursday, July 12

12
Thu
Summer Zoo Camp: Fur, Feather, Shells, and Scales
@ 9:00am–12:00pm (ages 4–5)
Sometimes what’s on the outside is truly what matters most. Penguins don’t need shells to survive, and turtles would look strange with feathers. Preschoolers will discover the wonder and importance of different animal coverings.
COST: $125 members / $195 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Beastly Bling
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 8–10)
They may not wear jewelry, the most expensive brand of clothing or be into the latest fad, but animals are never “out of style” in the wild. Campers will enjoy the show as they learn how big hair, long nails, bright colors and other accessories keep animals in fashion and alive!
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Sometimes what’s on the outside is truly what matters most. Penguins don’t need shells to survive, and turtles would look strange with feathers. Preschoolers will discover the wonder and importance of different animal coverings.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Nature’s Apprentice
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 11–13)
We use technology every day inspired by animals. Trains, velcro, glue, swimsuits, cars, even water purifiers have all been copied from Mother Nature. Join us as we uncover how machines are used daily at the Zoo, but also in the wild. You may even be inspired to create your own bio-design and become nature’s apprentice.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Web of Life
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 6–7)
Why do all living things need food? What is a food chain? Which animals are predators or prey, herbivores or carnivores, scavengers or decomposers? Join the quest to uncover how all living things connect in the great web of life.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Garden Friends
@ 9:30–11:30am (ages 3–4 w/an adult)
Spend three days discovering what it means to be a vegetable farmer and that humans are not the only creatures farming their food! Get ready to roll up your sleeves, put on your gloves and work with vegetable and fruit plants in this hands-on camp. Campers may even get a chance to taste their hard work.
COST: $65 members / $85 general public.

Friday, July 13

13
Fri
Summer Zoo Camp: Fur, Feather, Shells, and Scales
@ 9:00am–12:00pm (ages 4–5)
Sometimes what’s on the outside is truly what matters most. Penguins don’t need shells to survive, and turtles would look strange with feathers. Preschoolers will discover the wonder and importance of different animal coverings.
COST: $125 members / $195 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Beastly Bling
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 8–10)
They may not wear jewelry, the most expensive brand of clothing or be into the latest fad, but animals are never “out of style” in the wild. Campers will enjoy the show as they learn how big hair, long nails, bright colors and other accessories keep animals in fashion and alive!
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Sometimes what’s on the outside is truly what matters most. Penguins don’t need shells to survive, and turtles would look strange with feathers. Preschoolers will discover the wonder and importance of different animal coverings.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Nature’s Apprentice
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 11–13)
We use technology every day inspired by animals. Trains, velcro, glue, swimsuits, cars, even water purifiers have all been copied from Mother Nature. Join us as we uncover how machines are used daily at the Zoo, but also in the wild. You may even be inspired to create your own bio-design and become nature’s apprentice.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Web of Life
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 6–7)
Why do all living things need food? What is a food chain? Which animals are predators or prey, herbivores or carnivores, scavengers or decomposers? Join the quest to uncover how all living things connect in the great web of life.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
The big screen returns to Riverbanks on select Friday nights this summer. Explore Waterfall Junction then enjoy a family-friendly movie beginning at dusk (Waterfall Junction will open at 6:00pm and close just prior to the start of the movie). Food and beverages also will be available for purchase. More information will be posted closer-to-date.
COST: $3 Riverbanks members / $5 general public.

Monday, July 16

16
Mon
Summer Zoo Camp: Dino-mite!
@ 9:00am–12:00pm (ages 4–5)
Are you crazy about dinosaurs? Step back in time with us as we dig up the answers to what these gigantic lizards ate, where they lived and get a chance to meet their modern-day relatives.
COST: $125 members / $195 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Dino-mite!
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 4–5)
Are you crazy about dinosaurs? Step back in time with us as we dig up the answers to what these gigantic lizards ate, where they lived and get a chance to meet their modern-day relatives.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Fight or Flight
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 6–7)
Secret weapons or great escapes are what it takes to survive where the wild things are. Don’t miss out on discovering the art of animal armor and defenses.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Yuckology
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 8–10)
Animals do some weird, creepy and completely yucky stuff. Owls regurgitate their food, vampire bats drink blood and koala mom’s feed their joeys poop! Spend the week with us investigating how being gross can be good for survival.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Zoo Top Chef
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 11–13)
Do you like watching Chopped, Kid’s Baking Championship, Iron Chef, Master Chef or Cupcake Wars? Come try your hand at creating some delicious experiments in this appetizing new camp. Campers will explore how food is a key ingredient in caring for the Zoo’s collection of picky eaters.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

Tuesday, July 17

17
Tue
Summer Zoo Camp: Dino-mite!
@ 9:00am–12:00pm (ages 4–5)
Are you crazy about dinosaurs? Step back in time with us as we dig up the answers to what these gigantic lizards ate, where they lived and get a chance to meet their modern-day relatives.
COST: $125 members / $195 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Dino-mite!
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 4–5)
Are you crazy about dinosaurs? Step back in time with us as we dig up the answers to what these gigantic lizards ate, where they lived and get a chance to meet their modern-day relatives.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Fight or Flight
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 6–7)
Secret weapons or great escapes are what it takes to survive where the wild things are. Don’t miss out on discovering the art of animal armor and defenses.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Yuckology
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 8–10)
Animals do some weird, creepy and completely yucky stuff. Owls regurgitate their food, vampire bats drink blood and koala mom’s feed their joeys poop! Spend the week with us investigating how being gross can be good for survival.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Zoo Top Chef
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 11–13)
Do you like watching Chopped, Kid’s Baking Championship, Iron Chef, Master Chef or Cupcake Wars? Come try your hand at creating some delicious experiments in this appetizing new camp. Campers will explore how food is a key ingredient in caring for the Zoo’s collection of picky eaters.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Toucan Tuesdays
@ 9:00am–5:00pm
Enjoy BOGO admission at Riverbanks every Tuesday this summer with a donation of two cans of food to Harvest Hope Food Bank. Discount admission isn’t the only perk guests will enjoy for contributing on a Toucan Tuesday. Individuals who donate also are eligible to receive one $2 ICEE (16oz.), one $2 fountain drink (24oz.), plus a 2-for-$20 special on misting fans sold at various locations throughout the park (special wristbands to show proof of donation will be provided; limit one wristband per donor). Donation bins will be located at both the Zoo and Garden entrance.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Shapes of Nature
@ 9:30–11:30am (ages 3–4 w/an adult)
Heart leaves to triangle butterfly wings are just a few of the amazing shapes we can find outside our door. Come explore with us why bright colors, unique patterns and basic shapes are important to living things. Our littlest campers will love this giant game of “I Spy” in nature.
COST: $65 members / $85 general public.

Wednesday, July 18

18
Wed
Summer Zoo Camp: Dino-mite!
@ 9:00am–12:00pm (ages 4–5)
Are you crazy about dinosaurs? Step back in time with us as we dig up the answers to what these gigantic lizards ate, where they lived and get a chance to meet their modern-day relatives.
COST: $125 members / $195 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Dino-mite!
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 4–5)
Are you crazy about dinosaurs? Step back in time with us as we dig up the answers to what these gigantic lizards ate, where they lived and get a chance to meet their modern-day relatives.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Fight or Flight
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 6–7)
Secret weapons or great escapes are what it takes to survive where the wild things are. Don’t miss out on discovering the art of animal armor and defenses.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Yuckology
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 8–10)
Animals do some weird, creepy and completely yucky stuff. Owls regurgitate their food, vampire bats drink blood and koala mom’s feed their joeys poop! Spend the week with us investigating how being gross can be good for survival.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Zoo Top Chef
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 11–13)
Do you like watching Chopped, Kid’s Baking Championship, Iron Chef, Master Chef or Cupcake Wars? Come try your hand at creating some delicious experiments in this appetizing new camp. Campers will explore how food is a key ingredient in caring for the Zoo’s collection of picky eaters.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Shapes of Nature
@ 9:30–11:30am (ages 3–4 w/an adult)
Heart leaves to triangle butterfly wings are just a few of the amazing shapes we can find outside our door. Come explore with us why bright colors, unique patterns and basic shapes are important to living things. Our littlest campers will love this giant game of “I Spy” in nature.
COST: $65 members / $85 general public.

Thursday, July 19

19
Thu
Summer Zoo Camp: Dino-mite!
@ 9:00am–12:00pm (ages 4–5)
Are you crazy about dinosaurs? Step back in time with us as we dig up the answers to what these gigantic lizards ate, where they lived and get a chance to meet their modern-day relatives.
COST: $125 members / $195 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Dino-mite!
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 4–5)
Are you crazy about dinosaurs? Step back in time with us as we dig up the answers to what these gigantic lizards ate, where they lived and get a chance to meet their modern-day relatives.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Fight or Flight
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 6–7)
Secret weapons or great escapes are what it takes to survive where the wild things are. Don’t miss out on discovering the art of animal armor and defenses.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Yuckology
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 8–10)
Animals do some weird, creepy and completely yucky stuff. Owls regurgitate their food, vampire bats drink blood and koala mom’s feed their joeys poop! Spend the week with us investigating how being gross can be good for survival.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Zoo Top Chef
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 11–13)
Do you like watching Chopped, Kid’s Baking Championship, Iron Chef, Master Chef or Cupcake Wars? Come try your hand at creating some delicious experiments in this appetizing new camp. Campers will explore how food is a key ingredient in caring for the Zoo’s collection of picky eaters.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Shapes of Nature
@ 9:30–11:30am (ages 3–4 w/an adult)
Heart leaves to triangle butterfly wings are just a few of the amazing shapes we can find outside our door. Come explore with us why bright colors, unique patterns and basic shapes are important to living things. Our littlest campers will love this giant game of “I Spy” in nature.
COST: $65 members / $85 general public.

Friday, July 20

20
Fri
Summer Zoo Camp: Dino-mite!
@ 9:00am–12:00pm (ages 4–5)
Are you crazy about dinosaurs? Step back in time with us as we dig up the answers to what these gigantic lizards ate, where they lived and get a chance to meet their modern-day relatives.
COST: $125 members / $195 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Dino-mite!
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 4–5)
Are you crazy about dinosaurs? Step back in time with us as we dig up the answers to what these gigantic lizards ate, where they lived and get a chance to meet their modern-day relatives.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Fight or Flight
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 6–7)
Secret weapons or great escapes are what it takes to survive where the wild things are. Don’t miss out on discovering the art of animal armor and defenses.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Yuckology
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 8–10)
Animals do some weird, creepy and completely yucky stuff. Owls regurgitate their food, vampire bats drink blood and koala mom’s feed their joeys poop! Spend the week with us investigating how being gross can be good for survival.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Zoo Top Chef
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 11–13)
Do you like watching Chopped, Kid’s Baking Championship, Iron Chef, Master Chef or Cupcake Wars? Come try your hand at creating some delicious experiments in this appetizing new camp. Campers will explore how food is a key ingredient in caring for the Zoo’s collection of picky eaters.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

Monday, July 23

23
Mon
Summer Zoo Camp: Fur, Feather, Shells, and Scales
@ 9:00am–12:00pm (ages 4–5)
Sometimes what’s on the outside is truly what matters most. Penguins don’t need shells to survive, and turtles would look strange with feathers. Preschoolers will discover the wonder and importance of different animal coverings.
COST: $125 members / $195 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Beastly Bling
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 8–10)
They may not wear jewelry, the most expensive brand of clothing or be into the latest fad, but animals are never “out of style” in the wild. Campers will enjoy the show as they learn how big hair, long nails, bright colors and other accessories keep animals in fashion and alive!
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Sometimes what’s on the outside is truly what matters most. Penguins don’t need shells to survive, and turtles would look strange with feathers. Preschoolers will discover the wonder and importance of different animal coverings.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Nature’s Apprentice
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 11–13)
We use technology every day inspired by animals. Trains, velcro, glue, swimsuits, cars, even water purifiers have all been copied from Mother Nature. Join us as we uncover how machines are used daily at the Zoo, but also in the wild. You may even be inspired to create your own bio-design and become nature’s apprentice.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Web of Life
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 6–7)
Why do all living things need food? What is a food chain? Which animals are predators or prey, herbivores or carnivores, scavengers or decomposers? Join the quest to uncover how all living things connect in the great web of life.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

Tuesday, July 24

24
Tue
Summer Zoo Camp: Fur, Feather, Shells, and Scales
@ 9:00am–12:00pm (ages 4–5)
Sometimes what’s on the outside is truly what matters most. Penguins don’t need shells to survive, and turtles would look strange with feathers. Preschoolers will discover the wonder and importance of different animal coverings.
COST: $125 members / $195 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Beastly Bling
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 8–10)
They may not wear jewelry, the most expensive brand of clothing or be into the latest fad, but animals are never “out of style” in the wild. Campers will enjoy the show as they learn how big hair, long nails, bright colors and other accessories keep animals in fashion and alive!
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Sometimes what’s on the outside is truly what matters most. Penguins don’t need shells to survive, and turtles would look strange with feathers. Preschoolers will discover the wonder and importance of different animal coverings.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Nature’s Apprentice
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 11–13)
We use technology every day inspired by animals. Trains, velcro, glue, swimsuits, cars, even water purifiers have all been copied from Mother Nature. Join us as we uncover how machines are used daily at the Zoo, but also in the wild. You may even be inspired to create your own bio-design and become nature’s apprentice.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Web of Life
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 6–7)
Why do all living things need food? What is a food chain? Which animals are predators or prey, herbivores or carnivores, scavengers or decomposers? Join the quest to uncover how all living things connect in the great web of life.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Toucan Tuesdays
@ 9:00am–5:00pm
Enjoy BOGO admission at Riverbanks every Tuesday this summer with a donation of two cans of food to Harvest Hope Food Bank. Discount admission isn’t the only perk guests will enjoy for contributing on a Toucan Tuesday. Individuals who donate also are eligible to receive one $2 ICEE (16oz.), one $2 fountain drink (24oz.), plus a 2-for-$20 special on misting fans sold at various locations throughout the park (special wristbands to show proof of donation will be provided; limit one wristband per donor). Donation bins will be located at both the Zoo and Garden entrance.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Garden Friends
@ 9:30–11:30am (ages 3–4 w/an adult)
Spend three days discovering what it means to be a vegetable farmer and that humans are not the only creatures farming their food! Get ready to roll up your sleeves, put on your gloves and work with vegetable and fruit plants in this hands-on camp. Campers may even get a chance to taste their hard work.
COST: $65 members / $85 general public.

Wednesday, July 25

25
Wed
Summer Zoo Camp: Fur, Feather, Shells, and Scales
@ 9:00am–12:00pm (ages 4–5)
Sometimes what’s on the outside is truly what matters most. Penguins don’t need shells to survive, and turtles would look strange with feathers. Preschoolers will discover the wonder and importance of different animal coverings.
COST: $125 members / $195 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Beastly Bling
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 8–10)
They may not wear jewelry, the most expensive brand of clothing or be into the latest fad, but animals are never “out of style” in the wild. Campers will enjoy the show as they learn how big hair, long nails, bright colors and other accessories keep animals in fashion and alive!
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Sometimes what’s on the outside is truly what matters most. Penguins don’t need shells to survive, and turtles would look strange with feathers. Preschoolers will discover the wonder and importance of different animal coverings.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Nature’s Apprentice
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 11–13)
We use technology every day inspired by animals. Trains, velcro, glue, swimsuits, cars, even water purifiers have all been copied from Mother Nature. Join us as we uncover how machines are used daily at the Zoo, but also in the wild. You may even be inspired to create your own bio-design and become nature’s apprentice.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Web of Life
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 6–7)
Why do all living things need food? What is a food chain? Which animals are predators or prey, herbivores or carnivores, scavengers or decomposers? Join the quest to uncover how all living things connect in the great web of life.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Garden Friends
@ 9:30–11:30am (ages 3–4 w/an adult)
Spend three days discovering what it means to be a vegetable farmer and that humans are not the only creatures farming their food! Get ready to roll up your sleeves, put on your gloves and work with vegetable and fruit plants in this hands-on camp. Campers may even get a chance to taste their hard work.
COST: $65 members / $85 general public.

Thursday, July 26

26
Thu
Summer Zoo Camp: Fur, Feather, Shells, and Scales
@ 9:00am–12:00pm (ages 4–5)
Sometimes what’s on the outside is truly what matters most. Penguins don’t need shells to survive, and turtles would look strange with feathers. Preschoolers will discover the wonder and importance of different animal coverings.
COST: $125 members / $195 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Beastly Bling
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 8–10)
They may not wear jewelry, the most expensive brand of clothing or be into the latest fad, but animals are never “out of style” in the wild. Campers will enjoy the show as they learn how big hair, long nails, bright colors and other accessories keep animals in fashion and alive!
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Sometimes what’s on the outside is truly what matters most. Penguins don’t need shells to survive, and turtles would look strange with feathers. Preschoolers will discover the wonder and importance of different animal coverings.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Nature’s Apprentice
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 11–13)
We use technology every day inspired by animals. Trains, velcro, glue, swimsuits, cars, even water purifiers have all been copied from Mother Nature. Join us as we uncover how machines are used daily at the Zoo, but also in the wild. You may even be inspired to create your own bio-design and become nature’s apprentice.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Web of Life
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 6–7)
Why do all living things need food? What is a food chain? Which animals are predators or prey, herbivores or carnivores, scavengers or decomposers? Join the quest to uncover how all living things connect in the great web of life.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Garden Friends
@ 9:30–11:30am (ages 3–4 w/an adult)
Spend three days discovering what it means to be a vegetable farmer and that humans are not the only creatures farming their food! Get ready to roll up your sleeves, put on your gloves and work with vegetable and fruit plants in this hands-on camp. Campers may even get a chance to taste their hard work.
COST: $65 members / $85 general public.

Friday, July 27

27
Fri
Summer Zoo Camp: Fur, Feather, Shells, and Scales
@ 9:00am–12:00pm (ages 4–5)
Sometimes what’s on the outside is truly what matters most. Penguins don’t need shells to survive, and turtles would look strange with feathers. Preschoolers will discover the wonder and importance of different animal coverings.
COST: $125 members / $195 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Beastly Bling
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 8–10)
They may not wear jewelry, the most expensive brand of clothing or be into the latest fad, but animals are never “out of style” in the wild. Campers will enjoy the show as they learn how big hair, long nails, bright colors and other accessories keep animals in fashion and alive!
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Sometimes what’s on the outside is truly what matters most. Penguins don’t need shells to survive, and turtles would look strange with feathers. Preschoolers will discover the wonder and importance of different animal coverings.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Nature’s Apprentice
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 11–13)
We use technology every day inspired by animals. Trains, velcro, glue, swimsuits, cars, even water purifiers have all been copied from Mother Nature. Join us as we uncover how machines are used daily at the Zoo, but also in the wild. You may even be inspired to create your own bio-design and become nature’s apprentice.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Web of Life
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 6–7)
Why do all living things need food? What is a food chain? Which animals are predators or prey, herbivores or carnivores, scavengers or decomposers? Join the quest to uncover how all living things connect in the great web of life.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

Monday, July 30

30
Mon
Summer Zoo Camp: Dino-mite!
@ 9:00am–12:00pm (ages 4–5)
Are you crazy about dinosaurs? Step back in time with us as we dig up the answers to what these gigantic lizards ate, where they lived and get a chance to meet their modern-day relatives.
COST: $125 members / $195 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Dino-mite!
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 4–5)
Are you crazy about dinosaurs? Step back in time with us as we dig up the answers to what these gigantic lizards ate, where they lived and get a chance to meet their modern-day relatives.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Fight or Flight
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 6–7)
Secret weapons or great escapes are what it takes to survive where the wild things are. Don’t miss out on discovering the art of animal armor and defenses.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Yuckology
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 8–10)
Animals do some weird, creepy and completely yucky stuff. Owls regurgitate their food, vampire bats drink blood and koala mom’s feed their joeys poop! Spend the week with us investigating how being gross can be good for survival.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Zoo Top Chef
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 11–13)
Do you like watching Chopped, Kid’s Baking Championship, Iron Chef, Master Chef or Cupcake Wars? Come try your hand at creating some delicious experiments in this appetizing new camp. Campers will explore how food is a key ingredient in caring for the Zoo’s collection of picky eaters.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

Tuesday, July 31

31
Tue
Summer Zoo Camp: Dino-mite!
@ 9:00am–12:00pm (ages 4–5)
Are you crazy about dinosaurs? Step back in time with us as we dig up the answers to what these gigantic lizards ate, where they lived and get a chance to meet their modern-day relatives.
COST: $125 members / $195 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Dino-mite!
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 4–5)
Are you crazy about dinosaurs? Step back in time with us as we dig up the answers to what these gigantic lizards ate, where they lived and get a chance to meet their modern-day relatives.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Fight or Flight
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 6–7)
Secret weapons or great escapes are what it takes to survive where the wild things are. Don’t miss out on discovering the art of animal armor and defenses.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Yuckology
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 8–10)
Animals do some weird, creepy and completely yucky stuff. Owls regurgitate their food, vampire bats drink blood and koala mom’s feed their joeys poop! Spend the week with us investigating how being gross can be good for survival.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Zoo Top Chef
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 11–13)
Do you like watching Chopped, Kid’s Baking Championship, Iron Chef, Master Chef or Cupcake Wars? Come try your hand at creating some delicious experiments in this appetizing new camp. Campers will explore how food is a key ingredient in caring for the Zoo’s collection of picky eaters.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Toucan Tuesdays
@ 9:00am–5:00pm
Enjoy BOGO admission at Riverbanks every Tuesday this summer with a donation of two cans of food to Harvest Hope Food Bank. Discount admission isn’t the only perk guests will enjoy for contributing on a Toucan Tuesday. Individuals who donate also are eligible to receive one $2 ICEE (16oz.), one $2 fountain drink (24oz.), plus a 2-for-$20 special on misting fans sold at various locations throughout the park (special wristbands to show proof of donation will be provided; limit one wristband per donor). Donation bins will be located at both the Zoo and Garden entrance.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Shapes of Nature
@ 9:30–11:30am (ages 3–4 w/an adult)
Heart leaves to triangle butterfly wings are just a few of the amazing shapes we can find outside our door. Come explore with us why bright colors, unique patterns and basic shapes are important to living things. Our littlest campers will love this giant game of “I Spy” in nature.
COST: $65 members / $85 general public.

August 2018

Wednesday, August 1

1
Wed
Summer Zoo Camp: Dino-mite!
@ 9:00am–12:00pm (ages 4–5)
Are you crazy about dinosaurs? Step back in time with us as we dig up the answers to what these gigantic lizards ate, where they lived and get a chance to meet their modern-day relatives.
COST: $125 members / $195 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Dino-mite!
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 4–5)
Are you crazy about dinosaurs? Step back in time with us as we dig up the answers to what these gigantic lizards ate, where they lived and get a chance to meet their modern-day relatives.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Fight or Flight
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 6–7)
Secret weapons or great escapes are what it takes to survive where the wild things are. Don’t miss out on discovering the art of animal armor and defenses.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Yuckology
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 8–10)
Animals do some weird, creepy and completely yucky stuff. Owls regurgitate their food, vampire bats drink blood and koala mom’s feed their joeys poop! Spend the week with us investigating how being gross can be good for survival.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Zoo Top Chef
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 11–13)
Do you like watching Chopped, Kid’s Baking Championship, Iron Chef, Master Chef or Cupcake Wars? Come try your hand at creating some delicious experiments in this appetizing new camp. Campers will explore how food is a key ingredient in caring for the Zoo’s collection of picky eaters.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Shapes of Nature
@ 9:30–11:30am (ages 3–4 w/an adult)
Heart leaves to triangle butterfly wings are just a few of the amazing shapes we can find outside our door. Come explore with us why bright colors, unique patterns and basic shapes are important to living things. Our littlest campers will love this giant game of “I Spy” in nature.
COST: $65 members / $85 general public.

Thursday, August 2

2
Thu
Summer Zoo Camp: Dino-mite!
@ 9:00am–12:00pm (ages 4–5)
Are you crazy about dinosaurs? Step back in time with us as we dig up the answers to what these gigantic lizards ate, where they lived and get a chance to meet their modern-day relatives.
COST: $125 members / $195 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Dino-mite!
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 4–5)
Are you crazy about dinosaurs? Step back in time with us as we dig up the answers to what these gigantic lizards ate, where they lived and get a chance to meet their modern-day relatives.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Fight or Flight
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 6–7)
Secret weapons or great escapes are what it takes to survive where the wild things are. Don’t miss out on discovering the art of animal armor and defenses.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Yuckology
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 8–10)
Animals do some weird, creepy and completely yucky stuff. Owls regurgitate their food, vampire bats drink blood and koala mom’s feed their joeys poop! Spend the week with us investigating how being gross can be good for survival.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Zoo Top Chef
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 11–13)
Do you like watching Chopped, Kid’s Baking Championship, Iron Chef, Master Chef or Cupcake Wars? Come try your hand at creating some delicious experiments in this appetizing new camp. Campers will explore how food is a key ingredient in caring for the Zoo’s collection of picky eaters.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Shapes of Nature
@ 9:30–11:30am (ages 3–4 w/an adult)
Heart leaves to triangle butterfly wings are just a few of the amazing shapes we can find outside our door. Come explore with us why bright colors, unique patterns and basic shapes are important to living things. Our littlest campers will love this giant game of “I Spy” in nature.
COST: $65 members / $85 general public.

Friday, August 3

3
Fri
Summer Zoo Camp: Dino-mite!
@ 9:00am–12:00pm (ages 4–5)
Are you crazy about dinosaurs? Step back in time with us as we dig up the answers to what these gigantic lizards ate, where they lived and get a chance to meet their modern-day relatives.
COST: $125 members / $195 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Dino-mite!
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 4–5)
Are you crazy about dinosaurs? Step back in time with us as we dig up the answers to what these gigantic lizards ate, where they lived and get a chance to meet their modern-day relatives.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Fight or Flight
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 6–7)
Secret weapons or great escapes are what it takes to survive where the wild things are. Don’t miss out on discovering the art of animal armor and defenses.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Yuckology
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 8–10)
Animals do some weird, creepy and completely yucky stuff. Owls regurgitate their food, vampire bats drink blood and koala mom’s feed their joeys poop! Spend the week with us investigating how being gross can be good for survival.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Zoo Top Chef
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 11–13)
Do you like watching Chopped, Kid’s Baking Championship, Iron Chef, Master Chef or Cupcake Wars? Come try your hand at creating some delicious experiments in this appetizing new camp. Campers will explore how food is a key ingredient in caring for the Zoo’s collection of picky eaters.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Brew at the Zoo
@ 7:00–9:30pm (ages 21 and up)
Tap into this sell-out event that supports wildlife and wild places with samples of cold, frothy beer. From domestics to imports to specialty micros, guests can choose their brew and meander through the Zoo or hang out in the plaza and listen to live music. No one under 21 will be admitted.
COST: $40 Riverbanks members / $50 general public. A VIP option is also available.

Saturday, August 4

4
Sat
Family on Safari—Zoo: Sea Lion Special Edition
@ 6:00pm until 9:00am the next day (ages 5–adult)
Are you fascinated with all things pinniped? Join us for a splashing good time as we learn about this unique habitat and the animals that call it home. Guests will take a behind-the-scenes tour of the sea lion kitchen and enjoy sleeping indoors at Sea Lion Landing. Admission for the park on the day following the event is included in ticket price. Dinner, snack and breakfast are also included.
COST: $50 per person.

Monday, August 6

6
Mon
Summer Zoo Camp: Fur, Feather, Shells, and Scales
@ 9:00am–12:00pm (ages 4–5)
Sometimes what’s on the outside is truly what matters most. Penguins don’t need shells to survive, and turtles would look strange with feathers. Preschoolers will discover the wonder and importance of different animal coverings.
COST: $125 members / $195 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Beastly Bling
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 8–10)
They may not wear jewelry, the most expensive brand of clothing or be into the latest fad, but animals are never “out of style” in the wild. Campers will enjoy the show as they learn how big hair, long nails, bright colors and other accessories keep animals in fashion and alive!
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Sometimes what’s on the outside is truly what matters most. Penguins don’t need shells to survive, and turtles would look strange with feathers. Preschoolers will discover the wonder and importance of different animal coverings.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Nature’s Apprentice
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 11–13)
We use technology every day inspired by animals. Trains, velcro, glue, swimsuits, cars, even water purifiers have all been copied from Mother Nature. Join us as we uncover how machines are used daily at the Zoo, but also in the wild. You may even be inspired to create your own bio-design and become nature’s apprentice.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Web of Life
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 6–7)
Why do all living things need food? What is a food chain? Which animals are predators or prey, herbivores or carnivores, scavengers or decomposers? Join the quest to uncover how all living things connect in the great web of life.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

Tuesday, August 7

7
Tue
Summer Zoo Camp: Fur, Feather, Shells, and Scales
@ 9:00am–12:00pm (ages 4–5)
Sometimes what’s on the outside is truly what matters most. Penguins don’t need shells to survive, and turtles would look strange with feathers. Preschoolers will discover the wonder and importance of different animal coverings.
COST: $125 members / $195 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Beastly Bling
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 8–10)
They may not wear jewelry, the most expensive brand of clothing or be into the latest fad, but animals are never “out of style” in the wild. Campers will enjoy the show as they learn how big hair, long nails, bright colors and other accessories keep animals in fashion and alive!
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Sometimes what’s on the outside is truly what matters most. Penguins don’t need shells to survive, and turtles would look strange with feathers. Preschoolers will discover the wonder and importance of different animal coverings.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Nature’s Apprentice
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 11–13)
We use technology every day inspired by animals. Trains, velcro, glue, swimsuits, cars, even water purifiers have all been copied from Mother Nature. Join us as we uncover how machines are used daily at the Zoo, but also in the wild. You may even be inspired to create your own bio-design and become nature’s apprentice.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Web of Life
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 6–7)
Why do all living things need food? What is a food chain? Which animals are predators or prey, herbivores or carnivores, scavengers or decomposers? Join the quest to uncover how all living things connect in the great web of life.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Toucan Tuesdays
@ 9:00am–5:00pm
Enjoy BOGO admission at Riverbanks every Tuesday this summer with a donation of two cans of food to Harvest Hope Food Bank. Discount admission isn’t the only perk guests will enjoy for contributing on a Toucan Tuesday. Individuals who donate also are eligible to receive one $2 ICEE (16oz.), one $2 fountain drink (24oz.), plus a 2-for-$20 special on misting fans sold at various locations throughout the park (special wristbands to show proof of donation will be provided; limit one wristband per donor). Donation bins will be located at both the Zoo and Garden entrance.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Garden Friends
@ 9:30–11:30am (ages 3–4 w/an adult)
Spend three days discovering what it means to be a vegetable farmer and that humans are not the only creatures farming their food! Get ready to roll up your sleeves, put on your gloves and work with vegetable and fruit plants in this hands-on camp. Campers may even get a chance to taste their hard work.
COST: $65 members / $85 general public.

Wednesday, August 8

8
Wed
Summer Zoo Camp: Fur, Feather, Shells, and Scales
@ 9:00am–12:00pm (ages 4–5)
Sometimes what’s on the outside is truly what matters most. Penguins don’t need shells to survive, and turtles would look strange with feathers. Preschoolers will discover the wonder and importance of different animal coverings.
COST: $125 members / $195 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Beastly Bling
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 8–10)
They may not wear jewelry, the most expensive brand of clothing or be into the latest fad, but animals are never “out of style” in the wild. Campers will enjoy the show as they learn how big hair, long nails, bright colors and other accessories keep animals in fashion and alive!
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Sometimes what’s on the outside is truly what matters most. Penguins don’t need shells to survive, and turtles would look strange with feathers. Preschoolers will discover the wonder and importance of different animal coverings.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Nature’s Apprentice
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 11–13)
We use technology every day inspired by animals. Trains, velcro, glue, swimsuits, cars, even water purifiers have all been copied from Mother Nature. Join us as we uncover how machines are used daily at the Zoo, but also in the wild. You may even be inspired to create your own bio-design and become nature’s apprentice.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Web of Life
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 6–7)
Why do all living things need food? What is a food chain? Which animals are predators or prey, herbivores or carnivores, scavengers or decomposers? Join the quest to uncover how all living things connect in the great web of life.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Garden Friends
@ 9:30–11:30am (ages 3–4 w/an adult)
Spend three days discovering what it means to be a vegetable farmer and that humans are not the only creatures farming their food! Get ready to roll up your sleeves, put on your gloves and work with vegetable and fruit plants in this hands-on camp. Campers may even get a chance to taste their hard work.
COST: $65 members / $85 general public.

Thursday, August 9

9
Thu
Summer Zoo Camp: Fur, Feather, Shells, and Scales
@ 9:00am–12:00pm (ages 4–5)
Sometimes what’s on the outside is truly what matters most. Penguins don’t need shells to survive, and turtles would look strange with feathers. Preschoolers will discover the wonder and importance of different animal coverings.
COST: $125 members / $195 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Beastly Bling
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 8–10)
They may not wear jewelry, the most expensive brand of clothing or be into the latest fad, but animals are never “out of style” in the wild. Campers will enjoy the show as they learn how big hair, long nails, bright colors and other accessories keep animals in fashion and alive!
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Sometimes what’s on the outside is truly what matters most. Penguins don’t need shells to survive, and turtles would look strange with feathers. Preschoolers will discover the wonder and importance of different animal coverings.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Nature’s Apprentice
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 11–13)
We use technology every day inspired by animals. Trains, velcro, glue, swimsuits, cars, even water purifiers have all been copied from Mother Nature. Join us as we uncover how machines are used daily at the Zoo, but also in the wild. You may even be inspired to create your own bio-design and become nature’s apprentice.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Web of Life
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 6–7)
Why do all living things need food? What is a food chain? Which animals are predators or prey, herbivores or carnivores, scavengers or decomposers? Join the quest to uncover how all living things connect in the great web of life.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Garden Friends
@ 9:30–11:30am (ages 3–4 w/an adult)
Spend three days discovering what it means to be a vegetable farmer and that humans are not the only creatures farming their food! Get ready to roll up your sleeves, put on your gloves and work with vegetable and fruit plants in this hands-on camp. Campers may even get a chance to taste their hard work.
COST: $65 members / $85 general public.

Friday, August 10

10
Fri
Summer Zoo Camp: Fur, Feather, Shells, and Scales
@ 9:00am–12:00pm (ages 4–5)
Sometimes what’s on the outside is truly what matters most. Penguins don’t need shells to survive, and turtles would look strange with feathers. Preschoolers will discover the wonder and importance of different animal coverings.
COST: $125 members / $195 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Beastly Bling
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 8–10)
They may not wear jewelry, the most expensive brand of clothing or be into the latest fad, but animals are never “out of style” in the wild. Campers will enjoy the show as they learn how big hair, long nails, bright colors and other accessories keep animals in fashion and alive!
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Sometimes what’s on the outside is truly what matters most. Penguins don’t need shells to survive, and turtles would look strange with feathers. Preschoolers will discover the wonder and importance of different animal coverings.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Nature’s Apprentice
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 11–13)
We use technology every day inspired by animals. Trains, velcro, glue, swimsuits, cars, even water purifiers have all been copied from Mother Nature. Join us as we uncover how machines are used daily at the Zoo, but also in the wild. You may even be inspired to create your own bio-design and become nature’s apprentice.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Web of Life
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 6–7)
Why do all living things need food? What is a food chain? Which animals are predators or prey, herbivores or carnivores, scavengers or decomposers? Join the quest to uncover how all living things connect in the great web of life.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
The big screen returns to Riverbanks on select Friday nights this summer. Explore Waterfall Junction then enjoy a family-friendly movie beginning at dusk (Waterfall Junction will open at 6:00pm and close just prior to the start of the movie). Food and beverages also will be available for purchase. More information will be posted closer-to-date.
COST: $3 Riverbanks members / $5 general public.

Monday, August 13

13
Mon
Summer Zoo Camp: Dino-mite!
@ 9:00am–12:00pm (ages 4–5)
Are you crazy about dinosaurs? Step back in time with us as we dig up the answers to what these gigantic lizards ate, where they lived and get a chance to meet their modern-day relatives.
COST: $125 members / $195 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Dino-mite!
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 4–5)
Are you crazy about dinosaurs? Step back in time with us as we dig up the answers to what these gigantic lizards ate, where they lived and get a chance to meet their modern-day relatives.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Fight or Flight
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 6–7)
Secret weapons or great escapes are what it takes to survive where the wild things are. Don’t miss out on discovering the art of animal armor and defenses.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Yuckology
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 8–10)
Animals do some weird, creepy and completely yucky stuff. Owls regurgitate their food, vampire bats drink blood and koala mom’s feed their joeys poop! Spend the week with us investigating how being gross can be good for survival.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Zoo Top Chef
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 11–13)
Do you like watching Chopped, Kid’s Baking Championship, Iron Chef, Master Chef or Cupcake Wars? Come try your hand at creating some delicious experiments in this appetizing new camp. Campers will explore how food is a key ingredient in caring for the Zoo’s collection of picky eaters.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

Tuesday, August 14

14
Tue
Summer Zoo Camp: Dino-mite!
@ 9:00am–12:00pm (ages 4–5)
Are you crazy about dinosaurs? Step back in time with us as we dig up the answers to what these gigantic lizards ate, where they lived and get a chance to meet their modern-day relatives.
COST: $125 members / $195 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Dino-mite!
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 4–5)
Are you crazy about dinosaurs? Step back in time with us as we dig up the answers to what these gigantic lizards ate, where they lived and get a chance to meet their modern-day relatives.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Fight or Flight
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 6–7)
Secret weapons or great escapes are what it takes to survive where the wild things are. Don’t miss out on discovering the art of animal armor and defenses.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Yuckology
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 8–10)
Animals do some weird, creepy and completely yucky stuff. Owls regurgitate their food, vampire bats drink blood and koala mom’s feed their joeys poop! Spend the week with us investigating how being gross can be good for survival.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Zoo Top Chef
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 11–13)
Do you like watching Chopped, Kid’s Baking Championship, Iron Chef, Master Chef or Cupcake Wars? Come try your hand at creating some delicious experiments in this appetizing new camp. Campers will explore how food is a key ingredient in caring for the Zoo’s collection of picky eaters.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Toucan Tuesdays
@ 9:00am–5:00pm
Enjoy BOGO admission at Riverbanks every Tuesday this summer with a donation of two cans of food to Harvest Hope Food Bank. Discount admission isn’t the only perk guests will enjoy for contributing on a Toucan Tuesday. Individuals who donate also are eligible to receive one $2 ICEE (16oz.), one $2 fountain drink (24oz.), plus a 2-for-$20 special on misting fans sold at various locations throughout the park (special wristbands to show proof of donation will be provided; limit one wristband per donor). Donation bins will be located at both the Zoo and Garden entrance.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Shapes of Nature
@ 9:30–11:30am (ages 3–4 w/an adult)
Heart leaves to triangle butterfly wings are just a few of the amazing shapes we can find outside our door. Come explore with us why bright colors, unique patterns and basic shapes are important to living things. Our littlest campers will love this giant game of “I Spy” in nature.
COST: $65 members / $85 general public.

Wednesday, August 15

15
Wed
Summer Zoo Camp: Dino-mite!
@ 9:00am–12:00pm (ages 4–5)
Are you crazy about dinosaurs? Step back in time with us as we dig up the answers to what these gigantic lizards ate, where they lived and get a chance to meet their modern-day relatives.
COST: $125 members / $195 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Dino-mite!
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 4–5)
Are you crazy about dinosaurs? Step back in time with us as we dig up the answers to what these gigantic lizards ate, where they lived and get a chance to meet their modern-day relatives.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Fight or Flight
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 6–7)
Secret weapons or great escapes are what it takes to survive where the wild things are. Don’t miss out on discovering the art of animal armor and defenses.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Yuckology
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 8–10)
Animals do some weird, creepy and completely yucky stuff. Owls regurgitate their food, vampire bats drink blood and koala mom’s feed their joeys poop! Spend the week with us investigating how being gross can be good for survival.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Zoo Top Chef
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 11–13)
Do you like watching Chopped, Kid’s Baking Championship, Iron Chef, Master Chef or Cupcake Wars? Come try your hand at creating some delicious experiments in this appetizing new camp. Campers will explore how food is a key ingredient in caring for the Zoo’s collection of picky eaters.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Shapes of Nature
@ 9:30–11:30am (ages 3–4 w/an adult)
Heart leaves to triangle butterfly wings are just a few of the amazing shapes we can find outside our door. Come explore with us why bright colors, unique patterns and basic shapes are important to living things. Our littlest campers will love this giant game of “I Spy” in nature.
COST: $65 members / $85 general public.

Thursday, August 16

16
Thu
Summer Zoo Camp: Dino-mite!
@ 9:00am–12:00pm (ages 4–5)
Are you crazy about dinosaurs? Step back in time with us as we dig up the answers to what these gigantic lizards ate, where they lived and get a chance to meet their modern-day relatives.
COST: $125 members / $195 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Dino-mite!
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 4–5)
Are you crazy about dinosaurs? Step back in time with us as we dig up the answers to what these gigantic lizards ate, where they lived and get a chance to meet their modern-day relatives.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Fight or Flight
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 6–7)
Secret weapons or great escapes are what it takes to survive where the wild things are. Don’t miss out on discovering the art of animal armor and defenses.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Yuckology
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 8–10)
Animals do some weird, creepy and completely yucky stuff. Owls regurgitate their food, vampire bats drink blood and koala mom’s feed their joeys poop! Spend the week with us investigating how being gross can be good for survival.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Zoo Top Chef
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 11–13)
Do you like watching Chopped, Kid’s Baking Championship, Iron Chef, Master Chef or Cupcake Wars? Come try your hand at creating some delicious experiments in this appetizing new camp. Campers will explore how food is a key ingredient in caring for the Zoo’s collection of picky eaters.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Shapes of Nature
@ 9:30–11:30am (ages 3–4 w/an adult)
Heart leaves to triangle butterfly wings are just a few of the amazing shapes we can find outside our door. Come explore with us why bright colors, unique patterns and basic shapes are important to living things. Our littlest campers will love this giant game of “I Spy” in nature.
COST: $65 members / $85 general public.

Friday, August 17

17
Fri
Summer Zoo Camp: Dino-mite!
@ 9:00am–12:00pm (ages 4–5)
Are you crazy about dinosaurs? Step back in time with us as we dig up the answers to what these gigantic lizards ate, where they lived and get a chance to meet their modern-day relatives.
COST: $125 members / $195 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Dino-mite!
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 4–5)
Are you crazy about dinosaurs? Step back in time with us as we dig up the answers to what these gigantic lizards ate, where they lived and get a chance to meet their modern-day relatives.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Fight or Flight
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 6–7)
Secret weapons or great escapes are what it takes to survive where the wild things are. Don’t miss out on discovering the art of animal armor and defenses.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Yuckology
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 8–10)
Animals do some weird, creepy and completely yucky stuff. Owls regurgitate their food, vampire bats drink blood and koala mom’s feed their joeys poop! Spend the week with us investigating how being gross can be good for survival.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

 
 
Summer Zoo Camp: Zoo Top Chef
@ 9:00am–4:00pm (ages 11–13)
Do you like watching Chopped, Kid’s Baking Championship, Iron Chef, Master Chef or Cupcake Wars? Come try your hand at creating some delicious experiments in this appetizing new camp. Campers will explore how food is a key ingredient in caring for the Zoo’s collection of picky eaters.
COST: $190 members / $260 general public.

September 2018

Friday, September 21

21
Fri
Don’t miss the wildest event in town at Riverbanks ZOOfari—the Zoo’s premier fundraiser. Take an evening stroll through the Zoo, catch a glimpse of some wild creatures, savor tasty cuisine and cool cocktails, and bid on one-of-a-kind silent and live auction items. Proceeds support ongoing conservation and education efforts at Riverbanks.
COST: $65 Riverbanks members / $75 general public.
On Sale August 1  More Info

Saturday, September 29

29
Sat
Cub Scout Day: Nova Wild!
@ 9:00am–5:00pm (ages 5–13)

Are you ready to kick off the Scout year with a bang? Go NOVA with us as you spend a fun-filled day at Riverbanks working toward Cub Scout electives. The day at the Zoo will encompass the “Nova Wild” portion of the NOVA award. Scouts will explore the Saluda River ecosystem, learn about endangered species, watch a science movie in the Discover Center Theater, and meet with a Zoo professional! Each level will have its own elective to complete at the Zoo. Do as little or as much as you want on Scout Day! We hope you will join us while we have a BLAST at Riverbanks!

*Scouts: Please plan to bring your Cub Scout Handbook. Come prepared with two questions to ask a Zoo professional! **Scouts are not required to be at the Zoo the entire day. Participants are welcome to spend as little or as much time as they wish in the Zoo. A schedule of the daily Scout events will be sent out in advance to registered participants. ***Admission to Riverbanks is NOT included in the program fee. Please buy your admission tickets in advance or at the gates, or use your Riverbanks membership.

COST: $15 per Scout/Child (Ages: 5–13).

October 2018

Friday, October 19

19
Fri
Boo at the Zoo
@ 6:00–9:00pm
Make tracks to Riverbanks for the Zoo’s annual Halloween spook-tacular. Guests will enjoy 12 wild nights of safe, affordable, family-friendly activities. Trick-or-treat throughout the Zoo, frolic in Frankenstein’s Foam Zone, rock the night away at Mummy’s Eeky Freaky Dance Party, plus much more. For an additional charge, guests can also toast s’mores, take a spin on the Haunted Carousel or hop aboard the Spooky Spots and Stripes Railroad.
COST: $9 Riverbanks members / $11 general public / children younger than 2 free.
On Sale September 1  More Info

Saturday, October 20

20
Sat
Creepy Creature Feature & Trick-or-Treat Trek
@ 5:30–7:30pm (ages 5–13)

We dare you and your troop or pack to join us for an “engrossing” evening adventure at the Zoo! Girls and boys are invited to this Creepy Creature Feature and Trick-or-Treat Trek that is a not-so-scary night of creepy crawly critters and candy, of course! The Creepy Creature Feature will include activities and animal encounters that highlight the scaly, slimy, and “myth-understood” friends of the animal kingdom, earning credit towards badge and merit requirements, depending on troop work! This wild night will begin with a Creepy Meet and Greet and includes a few mysterious activities and crafts, and ends with a Trick-or-Treat Trek, where you will change into your costume** and enjoy Riverbanks’ popular Halloween spook-tacular, Boo at the Zoo!

*Scouts: Please plan to bring a creepy creature themed S.W.A.P.s to exchange with your fellow Scouts. **Admission to Boo at the Zoo is included in the program fee. You may come in costume; however, in order to participate in animal encounters, we ask that any make up/ props wait to be added until after program.

COST: $22 per Scout/Child (Ages: 5–13) / $10 per Adult.
Registration Coming Soon  Scout Programs

 
 
Boo at the Zoo
@ 6:00–9:00pm
Make tracks to Riverbanks for the Zoo’s annual Halloween spook-tacular. Guests will enjoy 12 wild nights of safe, affordable, family-friendly activities. Trick-or-treat throughout the Zoo, frolic in Frankenstein’s Foam Zone, rock the night away at Mummy’s Eeky Freaky Dance Party, plus much more. For an additional charge, guests can also toast s’mores, take a spin on the Haunted Carousel or hop aboard the Spooky Spots and Stripes Railroad.
COST: $9 Riverbanks members / $11 general public / children younger than 2 free.
On Sale September 1  More Info

Sunday, October 21

21
Sun
Boo at the Zoo
@ 6:00–9:00pm
Make tracks to Riverbanks for the Zoo’s annual Halloween spook-tacular. Guests will enjoy 12 wild nights of safe, affordable, family-friendly activities. Trick-or-treat throughout the Zoo, frolic in Frankenstein’s Foam Zone, rock the night away at Mummy’s Eeky Freaky Dance Party, plus much more. For an additional charge, guests can also toast s’mores, take a spin on the Haunted Carousel or hop aboard the Spooky Spots and Stripes Railroad.
COST: $9 Riverbanks members / $11 general public / children younger than 2 free.
On Sale September 1  More Info

Monday, October 22

22
Mon
Boo at the Zoo
@ 6:00–9:00pm
Make tracks to Riverbanks for the Zoo’s annual Halloween spook-tacular. Guests will enjoy 12 wild nights of safe, affordable, family-friendly activities. Trick-or-treat throughout the Zoo, frolic in Frankenstein’s Foam Zone, rock the night away at Mummy’s Eeky Freaky Dance Party, plus much more. For an additional charge, guests can also toast s’mores, take a spin on the Haunted Carousel or hop aboard the Spooky Spots and Stripes Railroad.
COST: $9 Riverbanks members / $11 general public / children younger than 2 free.
On Sale September 1  More Info

Tuesday, October 23

23
Tue
Boo at the Zoo
@ 6:00–9:00pm
Make tracks to Riverbanks for the Zoo’s annual Halloween spook-tacular. Guests will enjoy 12 wild nights of safe, affordable, family-friendly activities. Trick-or-treat throughout the Zoo, frolic in Frankenstein’s Foam Zone, rock the night away at Mummy’s Eeky Freaky Dance Party, plus much more. For an additional charge, guests can also toast s’mores, take a spin on the Haunted Carousel or hop aboard the Spooky Spots and Stripes Railroad.
COST: $9 Riverbanks members / $11 general public / children younger than 2 free.
On Sale September 1  More Info

Wednesday, October 24

24
Wed
Boo at the Zoo
@ 6:00–9:00pm
Make tracks to Riverbanks for the Zoo’s annual Halloween spook-tacular. Guests will enjoy 12 wild nights of safe, affordable, family-friendly activities. Trick-or-treat throughout the Zoo, frolic in Frankenstein’s Foam Zone, rock the night away at Mummy’s Eeky Freaky Dance Party, plus much more. For an additional charge, guests can also toast s’mores, take a spin on the Haunted Carousel or hop aboard the Spooky Spots and Stripes Railroad.
COST: $9 Riverbanks members / $11 general public / children younger than 2 free.
On Sale September 1  More Info

Thursday, October 25

25
Thu
Boo at the Zoo
@ 6:00–9:00pm
Make tracks to Riverbanks for the Zoo’s annual Halloween spook-tacular. Guests will enjoy 12 wild nights of safe, affordable, family-friendly activities. Trick-or-treat throughout the Zoo, frolic in Frankenstein’s Foam Zone, rock the night away at Mummy’s Eeky Freaky Dance Party, plus much more. For an additional charge, guests can also toast s’mores, take a spin on the Haunted Carousel or hop aboard the Spooky Spots and Stripes Railroad.
COST: $9 Riverbanks members / $11 general public / children younger than 2 free.
On Sale September 1  More Info

Friday, October 26

26
Fri
Boo at the Zoo
@ 6:00–9:00pm
Make tracks to Riverbanks for the Zoo’s annual Halloween spook-tacular. Guests will enjoy 12 wild nights of safe, affordable, family-friendly activities. Trick-or-treat throughout the Zoo, frolic in Frankenstein’s Foam Zone, rock the night away at Mummy’s Eeky Freaky Dance Party, plus much more. For an additional charge, guests can also toast s’mores, take a spin on the Haunted Carousel or hop aboard the Spooky Spots and Stripes Railroad.
COST: $9 Riverbanks members / $11 general public / children younger than 2 free.
On Sale September 1  More Info

Saturday, October 27

27
Sat
Boo at the Zoo
@ 6:00–9:00pm
Make tracks to Riverbanks for the Zoo’s annual Halloween spook-tacular. Guests will enjoy 12 wild nights of safe, affordable, family-friendly activities. Trick-or-treat throughout the Zoo, frolic in Frankenstein’s Foam Zone, rock the night away at Mummy’s Eeky Freaky Dance Party, plus much more. For an additional charge, guests can also toast s’mores, take a spin on the Haunted Carousel or hop aboard the Spooky Spots and Stripes Railroad.
COST: $9 Riverbanks members / $11 general public / children younger than 2 free.
On Sale September 1  More Info

Sunday, October 28

28
Sun
Boo at the Zoo
@ 6:00–9:00pm
Make tracks to Riverbanks for the Zoo’s annual Halloween spook-tacular. Guests will enjoy 12 wild nights of safe, affordable, family-friendly activities. Trick-or-treat throughout the Zoo, frolic in Frankenstein’s Foam Zone, rock the night away at Mummy’s Eeky Freaky Dance Party, plus much more. For an additional charge, guests can also toast s’mores, take a spin on the Haunted Carousel or hop aboard the Spooky Spots and Stripes Railroad.
COST: $9 Riverbanks members / $11 general public / children younger than 2 free.
On Sale September 1  More Info

Monday, October 29

29
Mon
Boo at the Zoo
@ 6:00–9:00pm
Make tracks to Riverbanks for the Zoo’s annual Halloween spook-tacular. Guests will enjoy 12 wild nights of safe, affordable, family-friendly activities. Trick-or-treat throughout the Zoo, frolic in Frankenstein’s Foam Zone, rock the night away at Mummy’s Eeky Freaky Dance Party, plus much more. For an additional charge, guests can also toast s’mores, take a spin on the Haunted Carousel or hop aboard the Spooky Spots and Stripes Railroad.
COST: $9 Riverbanks members / $11 general public / children younger than 2 free.
On Sale September 1  More Info

Tuesday, October 30

30
Tue
Boo at the Zoo
@ 6:00–9:00pm
Make tracks to Riverbanks for the Zoo’s annual Halloween spook-tacular. Guests will enjoy 12 wild nights of safe, affordable, family-friendly activities. Trick-or-treat throughout the Zoo, frolic in Frankenstein’s Foam Zone, rock the night away at Mummy’s Eeky Freaky Dance Party, plus much more. For an additional charge, guests can also toast s’mores, take a spin on the Haunted Carousel or hop aboard the Spooky Spots and Stripes Railroad.
COST: $9 Riverbanks members / $11 general public / children younger than 2 free.
On Sale September 1  More Info

November 2018

Saturday, November 17

17
Sat
Riverbanks Run
@ 7:30am
Race over to Riverbanks for the Zoo’s holiday 5K to benefit wildlife conservation. Riverbanks Run will wind through the park’s scenic back roads, cross the Saluda River and pass some of the Zoo’s most popular exhibits. The race will begin at 7:30am.
COST: Early bird registration — $30 for Zoo members and $40 for the general public; registration after November 1 is $45. Runners also will receive race day admission to the Zoo and Garden.
Opens September 1  More Info

 
 
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Riverbanks will celebrate 31 years of Lights Before Christmas when Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition kicks off this November. The Zoo will illuminate each evening with nearly one million twinkling lights and countless animated images. Guests are invited to meander through the park while soaking in the sights and sounds of the holidays. Riverbanks also is the only place in town where it snows every night.
COST: $11 Adults / $9 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
On Sale November 1  More Info

Sunday, November 18

18
Sun
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Riverbanks will celebrate 31 years of Lights Before Christmas when Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition kicks off this November. The Zoo will illuminate each evening with nearly one million twinkling lights and countless animated images. Guests are invited to meander through the park while soaking in the sights and sounds of the holidays. Riverbanks also is the only place in town where it snows every night.
COST: $11 Adults / $9 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
On Sale November 1  More Info

Monday, November 19

19
Mon
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Riverbanks will celebrate 31 years of Lights Before Christmas when Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition kicks off this November. The Zoo will illuminate each evening with nearly one million twinkling lights and countless animated images. Guests are invited to meander through the park while soaking in the sights and sounds of the holidays. Riverbanks also is the only place in town where it snows every night.
COST: $11 Adults / $9 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
On Sale November 1  More Info

Tuesday, November 20

20
Tue
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Riverbanks will celebrate 31 years of Lights Before Christmas when Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition kicks off this November. The Zoo will illuminate each evening with nearly one million twinkling lights and countless animated images. Guests are invited to meander through the park while soaking in the sights and sounds of the holidays. Riverbanks also is the only place in town where it snows every night.
COST: $11 Adults / $9 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
On Sale November 1  More Info

Wednesday, November 21

21
Wed
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Riverbanks will celebrate 31 years of Lights Before Christmas when Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition kicks off this November. The Zoo will illuminate each evening with nearly one million twinkling lights and countless animated images. Guests are invited to meander through the park while soaking in the sights and sounds of the holidays. Riverbanks also is the only place in town where it snows every night.
COST: $11 Adults / $9 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
On Sale November 1  More Info

Friday, November 23

23
Fri
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Riverbanks will celebrate 31 years of Lights Before Christmas when Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition kicks off this November. The Zoo will illuminate each evening with nearly one million twinkling lights and countless animated images. Guests are invited to meander through the park while soaking in the sights and sounds of the holidays. Riverbanks also is the only place in town where it snows every night.
COST: $11 Adults / $9 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
On Sale November 1  More Info

Saturday, November 24

24
Sat
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Riverbanks will celebrate 31 years of Lights Before Christmas when Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition kicks off this November. The Zoo will illuminate each evening with nearly one million twinkling lights and countless animated images. Guests are invited to meander through the park while soaking in the sights and sounds of the holidays. Riverbanks also is the only place in town where it snows every night.
COST: $11 Adults / $9 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
On Sale November 1  More Info

Sunday, November 25

25
Sun
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Riverbanks will celebrate 31 years of Lights Before Christmas when Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition kicks off this November. The Zoo will illuminate each evening with nearly one million twinkling lights and countless animated images. Guests are invited to meander through the park while soaking in the sights and sounds of the holidays. Riverbanks also is the only place in town where it snows every night.
COST: $11 Adults / $9 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
On Sale November 1  More Info

Monday, November 26

26
Mon
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Riverbanks will celebrate 31 years of Lights Before Christmas when Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition kicks off this November. The Zoo will illuminate each evening with nearly one million twinkling lights and countless animated images. Guests are invited to meander through the park while soaking in the sights and sounds of the holidays. Riverbanks also is the only place in town where it snows every night.
COST: $11 Adults / $9 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
On Sale November 1  More Info

Tuesday, November 27

27
Tue
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Riverbanks will celebrate 31 years of Lights Before Christmas when Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition kicks off this November. The Zoo will illuminate each evening with nearly one million twinkling lights and countless animated images. Guests are invited to meander through the park while soaking in the sights and sounds of the holidays. Riverbanks also is the only place in town where it snows every night.
COST: $11 Adults / $9 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
On Sale November 1  More Info

Wednesday, November 28

28
Wed
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Riverbanks will celebrate 31 years of Lights Before Christmas when Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition kicks off this November. The Zoo will illuminate each evening with nearly one million twinkling lights and countless animated images. Guests are invited to meander through the park while soaking in the sights and sounds of the holidays. Riverbanks also is the only place in town where it snows every night.
COST: $11 Adults / $9 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
On Sale November 1  More Info

Thursday, November 29

29
Thu
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Riverbanks will celebrate 31 years of Lights Before Christmas when Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition kicks off this November. The Zoo will illuminate each evening with nearly one million twinkling lights and countless animated images. Guests are invited to meander through the park while soaking in the sights and sounds of the holidays. Riverbanks also is the only place in town where it snows every night.
COST: $11 Adults / $9 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
On Sale November 1  More Info

Friday, November 30

30
Fri
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Riverbanks will celebrate 31 years of Lights Before Christmas when Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition kicks off this November. The Zoo will illuminate each evening with nearly one million twinkling lights and countless animated images. Guests are invited to meander through the park while soaking in the sights and sounds of the holidays. Riverbanks also is the only place in town where it snows every night.
COST: $11 Adults / $9 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
On Sale November 1  More Info

December 2018

Saturday, December 1

1
Sat
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Riverbanks will celebrate 31 years of Lights Before Christmas when Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition kicks off this November. The Zoo will illuminate each evening with nearly one million twinkling lights and countless animated images. Guests are invited to meander through the park while soaking in the sights and sounds of the holidays. Riverbanks also is the only place in town where it snows every night.
COST: $11 Adults / $9 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
On Sale November 1  More Info

Sunday, December 2

2
Sun
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Riverbanks will celebrate 31 years of Lights Before Christmas when Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition kicks off this November. The Zoo will illuminate each evening with nearly one million twinkling lights and countless animated images. Guests are invited to meander through the park while soaking in the sights and sounds of the holidays. Riverbanks also is the only place in town where it snows every night.
COST: $11 Adults / $9 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
On Sale November 1  More Info

Monday, December 3

3
Mon
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Riverbanks will celebrate 31 years of Lights Before Christmas when Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition kicks off this November. The Zoo will illuminate each evening with nearly one million twinkling lights and countless animated images. Guests are invited to meander through the park while soaking in the sights and sounds of the holidays. Riverbanks also is the only place in town where it snows every night.
COST: $11 Adults / $9 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
On Sale November 1  More Info

Tuesday, December 4

4
Tue
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Riverbanks will celebrate 31 years of Lights Before Christmas when Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition kicks off this November. The Zoo will illuminate each evening with nearly one million twinkling lights and countless animated images. Guests are invited to meander through the park while soaking in the sights and sounds of the holidays. Riverbanks also is the only place in town where it snows every night.
COST: $11 Adults / $9 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
On Sale November 1  More Info

Wednesday, December 5

5
Wed
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Riverbanks will celebrate 31 years of Lights Before Christmas when Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition kicks off this November. The Zoo will illuminate each evening with nearly one million twinkling lights and countless animated images. Guests are invited to meander through the park while soaking in the sights and sounds of the holidays. Riverbanks also is the only place in town where it snows every night.
COST: $11 Adults / $9 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
On Sale November 1  More Info

Thursday, December 6

6
Thu
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Riverbanks will celebrate 31 years of Lights Before Christmas when Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition kicks off this November. The Zoo will illuminate each evening with nearly one million twinkling lights and countless animated images. Guests are invited to meander through the park while soaking in the sights and sounds of the holidays. Riverbanks also is the only place in town where it snows every night.
COST: $11 Adults / $9 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
On Sale November 1  More Info

Friday, December 7

7
Fri
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Riverbanks will celebrate 31 years of Lights Before Christmas when Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition kicks off this November. The Zoo will illuminate each evening with nearly one million twinkling lights and countless animated images. Guests are invited to meander through the park while soaking in the sights and sounds of the holidays. Riverbanks also is the only place in town where it snows every night.
COST: $11 Adults / $9 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
On Sale November 1  More Info

Saturday, December 8

8
Sat
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Riverbanks will celebrate 31 years of Lights Before Christmas when Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition kicks off this November. The Zoo will illuminate each evening with nearly one million twinkling lights and countless animated images. Guests are invited to meander through the park while soaking in the sights and sounds of the holidays. Riverbanks also is the only place in town where it snows every night.
COST: $11 Adults / $9 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
On Sale November 1  More Info

Sunday, December 9

9
Sun
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Riverbanks will celebrate 31 years of Lights Before Christmas when Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition kicks off this November. The Zoo will illuminate each evening with nearly one million twinkling lights and countless animated images. Guests are invited to meander through the park while soaking in the sights and sounds of the holidays. Riverbanks also is the only place in town where it snows every night.
COST: $11 Adults / $9 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
On Sale November 1  More Info

Monday, December 10

10
Mon
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Riverbanks will celebrate 31 years of Lights Before Christmas when Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition kicks off this November. The Zoo will illuminate each evening with nearly one million twinkling lights and countless animated images. Guests are invited to meander through the park while soaking in the sights and sounds of the holidays. Riverbanks also is the only place in town where it snows every night.
COST: $11 Adults / $9 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
On Sale November 1  More Info

Tuesday, December 11

11
Tue
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Riverbanks will celebrate 31 years of Lights Before Christmas when Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition kicks off this November. The Zoo will illuminate each evening with nearly one million twinkling lights and countless animated images. Guests are invited to meander through the park while soaking in the sights and sounds of the holidays. Riverbanks also is the only place in town where it snows every night.
COST: $11 Adults / $9 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
On Sale November 1  More Info

Wednesday, December 12

12
Wed
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Riverbanks will celebrate 31 years of Lights Before Christmas when Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition kicks off this November. The Zoo will illuminate each evening with nearly one million twinkling lights and countless animated images. Guests are invited to meander through the park while soaking in the sights and sounds of the holidays. Riverbanks also is the only place in town where it snows every night.
COST: $11 Adults / $9 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
On Sale November 1  More Info

Thursday, December 13

13
Thu
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Riverbanks will celebrate 31 years of Lights Before Christmas when Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition kicks off this November. The Zoo will illuminate each evening with nearly one million twinkling lights and countless animated images. Guests are invited to meander through the park while soaking in the sights and sounds of the holidays. Riverbanks also is the only place in town where it snows every night.
COST: $11 Adults / $9 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
On Sale November 1  More Info

Friday, December 14

14
Fri
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Riverbanks will celebrate 31 years of Lights Before Christmas when Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition kicks off this November. The Zoo will illuminate each evening with nearly one million twinkling lights and countless animated images. Guests are invited to meander through the park while soaking in the sights and sounds of the holidays. Riverbanks also is the only place in town where it snows every night.
COST: $11 Adults / $9 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
On Sale November 1  More Info

Saturday, December 15

15
Sat
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Riverbanks will celebrate 31 years of Lights Before Christmas when Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition kicks off this November. The Zoo will illuminate each evening with nearly one million twinkling lights and countless animated images. Guests are invited to meander through the park while soaking in the sights and sounds of the holidays. Riverbanks also is the only place in town where it snows every night.
COST: $11 Adults / $9 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
On Sale November 1  More Info

Sunday, December 16

16
Sun
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Riverbanks will celebrate 31 years of Lights Before Christmas when Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition kicks off this November. The Zoo will illuminate each evening with nearly one million twinkling lights and countless animated images. Guests are invited to meander through the park while soaking in the sights and sounds of the holidays. Riverbanks also is the only place in town where it snows every night.
COST: $11 Adults / $9 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
On Sale November 1  More Info

Monday, December 17

17
Mon
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Riverbanks will celebrate 31 years of Lights Before Christmas when Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition kicks off this November. The Zoo will illuminate each evening with nearly one million twinkling lights and countless animated images. Guests are invited to meander through the park while soaking in the sights and sounds of the holidays. Riverbanks also is the only place in town where it snows every night.
COST: $11 Adults / $9 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
On Sale November 1  More Info

Tuesday, December 18

18
Tue
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Riverbanks will celebrate 31 years of Lights Before Christmas when Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition kicks off this November. The Zoo will illuminate each evening with nearly one million twinkling lights and countless animated images. Guests are invited to meander through the park while soaking in the sights and sounds of the holidays. Riverbanks also is the only place in town where it snows every night.
COST: $11 Adults / $9 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
On Sale November 1  More Info

Wednesday, December 19

19
Wed
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Riverbanks will celebrate 31 years of Lights Before Christmas when Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition kicks off this November. The Zoo will illuminate each evening with nearly one million twinkling lights and countless animated images. Guests are invited to meander through the park while soaking in the sights and sounds of the holidays. Riverbanks also is the only place in town where it snows every night.
COST: $11 Adults / $9 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
On Sale November 1  More Info

Thursday, December 20

20
Thu
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Riverbanks will celebrate 31 years of Lights Before Christmas when Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition kicks off this November. The Zoo will illuminate each evening with nearly one million twinkling lights and countless animated images. Guests are invited to meander through the park while soaking in the sights and sounds of the holidays. Riverbanks also is the only place in town where it snows every night.
COST: $11 Adults / $9 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
On Sale November 1  More Info

Friday, December 21

21
Fri
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Riverbanks will celebrate 31 years of Lights Before Christmas when Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition kicks off this November. The Zoo will illuminate each evening with nearly one million twinkling lights and countless animated images. Guests are invited to meander through the park while soaking in the sights and sounds of the holidays. Riverbanks also is the only place in town where it snows every night.
COST: $11 Adults / $9 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
On Sale November 1  More Info

Saturday, December 22

22
Sat
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Riverbanks will celebrate 31 years of Lights Before Christmas when Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition kicks off this November. The Zoo will illuminate each evening with nearly one million twinkling lights and countless animated images. Guests are invited to meander through the park while soaking in the sights and sounds of the holidays. Riverbanks also is the only place in town where it snows every night.
COST: $11 Adults / $9 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
On Sale November 1  More Info

Sunday, December 23

23
Sun
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Riverbanks will celebrate 31 years of Lights Before Christmas when Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition kicks off this November. The Zoo will illuminate each evening with nearly one million twinkling lights and countless animated images. Guests are invited to meander through the park while soaking in the sights and sounds of the holidays. Riverbanks also is the only place in town where it snows every night.
COST: $11 Adults / $9 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
On Sale November 1  More Info

Wednesday, December 26

26
Wed
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Riverbanks will celebrate 31 years of Lights Before Christmas when Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition kicks off this November. The Zoo will illuminate each evening with nearly one million twinkling lights and countless animated images. Guests are invited to meander through the park while soaking in the sights and sounds of the holidays. Riverbanks also is the only place in town where it snows every night.
COST: $11 Adults / $9 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
On Sale November 1  More Info

Thursday, December 27

27
Thu
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Riverbanks will celebrate 31 years of Lights Before Christmas when Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition kicks off this November. The Zoo will illuminate each evening with nearly one million twinkling lights and countless animated images. Guests are invited to meander through the park while soaking in the sights and sounds of the holidays. Riverbanks also is the only place in town where it snows every night.
COST: $11 Adults / $9 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
On Sale November 1  More Info

Friday, December 28

28
Fri
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Riverbanks will celebrate 31 years of Lights Before Christmas when Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition kicks off this November. The Zoo will illuminate each evening with nearly one million twinkling lights and countless animated images. Guests are invited to meander through the park while soaking in the sights and sounds of the holidays. Riverbanks also is the only place in town where it snows every night.
COST: $11 Adults / $9 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
On Sale November 1  More Info

Saturday, December 29

29
Sat
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Riverbanks will celebrate 31 years of Lights Before Christmas when Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition kicks off this November. The Zoo will illuminate each evening with nearly one million twinkling lights and countless animated images. Guests are invited to meander through the park while soaking in the sights and sounds of the holidays. Riverbanks also is the only place in town where it snows every night.
COST: $11 Adults / $9 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
On Sale November 1  More Info

Sunday, December 30

30
Sun
Lights Before Christmas
@ 5:00–9:00pm
Riverbanks will celebrate 31 years of Lights Before Christmas when Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition kicks off this November. The Zoo will illuminate each evening with nearly one million twinkling lights and countless animated images. Guests are invited to meander through the park while soaking in the sights and sounds of the holidays. Riverbanks also is the only place in town where it snows every night.
COST: $11 Adults / $9 Children ages 2–12. All Riverbanks members receive one free visit.
On Sale November 1  More Info