Riverbanks on the Road :: Riverbanks Zoo & Garden

Riverbanks is on the road! Whether you are looking for a program for your students, daycare, library or adult care facility, these fun, engaging and educational programs are just for you! Riverbanks on the Road programs are designed to meet the needs of a wide variety of learners from young to the young at heart. Visits from our Education Animal Ambassador collection are included as part of the program!

Riverbanks can offer most Riverbanks on the Road programs through the web. Please check out our Distance Learning opportunities or email us.

School Classes

Available Programs

On the Move (Preschool)

Can you swim like a fish? Slither like a snake? Swing like a siamang? Students will explore animal movement as they hop, crawl and wiggle their way through story, song and activities.

SC State Standards: AL-5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4; ELA-1.2, 3.6; M-1.5; PD-1.1, 2.2

Counting Critters (Preschool)

1 critter… 2 critter… 3 critter… 4. Students will practice counting and number skills while learning about animals at the Zoo and in the wild!

SC State Standards: AL-5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4; ELA 1.2, 3.6, 6.1, 6.3; M 1.4, 1.5; PD 2.2

Red, Blue, Who’s at the Zoo? (Preschool)

Young learners will identify colors and explore the many shades found at the Zoo through songs and activities.

SC State Standards: AL-5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4; ELA 1.2, 3.6, 6.1, 6.3; M 1.4, 1.5, 3.4; PD 2.2

Kindergarten Keepers (Kindergarten)

Kindergarteners will count, play and pretend their way through this fun class exploring what it takes to care for an animal’s needs.

SC State Standards: K.L.2A.1, K.L.2A.5, K.N.S.3

Seeds on the Move (1st Grade)

Students will explore and experiment through this windy, wet, sticky and sometimes yucky investigation of seed dispersal.

SC State Standards: 1.S.1A.1, 1.L.5A.1

Investigating Adaptations (2nd Grade)

Students will put their observation skills to the test as they investigate how Riverbanks’ species are adapted for survival.

SC State Standards: 2.S.1, 2.L.5A.2

Escaping Extinction (3rd Grade)

In this mystery inspired class, students will have to put their geography skills and knowledge to the test to save a Riverbanks species from extinction.

SC State Standards: 3.1.2.AG, 3.2.1ER, 3.2.2.ER, 3.2.3.ER

Wildlife’s Wild Senses (4th Grade)

Animal senses are amazing, often far better than ours. Students will see which animal sense reigns supreme in our ultimate Supreme Senses Tournament!

SC State Standards: 4.S.1A.4, 4.S.1A.6, 4.S.1A.7, 4.L.5B.1

Mighty Plankton (5th Grade)

Students will get an introduction to the base of the ocean’s food web while using engineering design skills to create models of plankton to compete in the Great Plankton Race.

SC State Standards: 5.S.1A.1, 5.L.4B.2, 5.L.4B.4

CSI: Coat & Skull Investigation (6th–8th Grade)

Try your hand at forensic science to observe and categorize evidence about animals. Interactive scientific skill stations and animal encounters can help you provide wild justice.

SC State Standards: 6.L.4B.1*, 6.L.4B.2, 6.L.4B.5, 7.L.3A.2* 7.EC.5A.3, 8.5.1A.1

(*) Denotes partial completion of standard.

Program Details

Cost :
$95 per program.
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Up to 15 students and 2 adults.
Program Length :
45 minutes.

School Assemblies

Library Programs

Available Programs

Nature’s Myths and Mysteries

The wonders of nature inspire the imagination and creation of some of the most beloved fairy tales and myths! Do unicorns and mermaids truly exist? Are turtles able to crawl out of their shells? Are snakes slimy? Uncover the truth by taking a closer look at the natural behaviors behind some of the most famous animal and plant mysteries. Participants will explore biofacts, learn through hands-on activities, and meet some of Riverbanks’ animal ambassadors.

Program Details

Cost :
$220 for up to 100 participants.
Travel Fees :
(based on roundtrip travel from the Zoo and back) 0–25 miles = $15; 26–50 miles = $30; 51–75 miles = $45; 76–100 miles = $60; Over 100 miles = contact Riverbanks for pricing. *Book on the same date with another local library to receive a discounted travel rate.
Capacity :
Number of participants is dependent on program selection.
Program Length :
45 minutes.

Senior Programs

Fairs & Festivals

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation or date change requests must be received three weeks in advance of the event to receive a refund of your registration. Requests must be submitted in writing at education@riverbanks.org Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will retain a 10% processing fee for cancellations.

In the rare event that Riverbanks Zoo and Garden must cancel the scheduled event, all deposits or money received will be reimbursed or an option to reschedule will be provided. Notifications of cancellation will be provided at least ten days prior to the scheduled event (unless weather-related). Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is not liable for any other expenses that the guest may have incurred in the preparation and execution of the event.

Refunds will not be provided for individuals who do not show up for the event.

Programs Information Inquiry Programs may be reserved in advance online or by calling the Education Department at 803.602.0803 Monday through Friday between 9:00am and 4:30pm. Once your information is received, we will check availability and reply to your request in a timely manner. This request does NOT guarantee availability!

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Don’t see a program that meets your needs? We can create custom programs for your group. Requests must be made at least 30 days in advance. A nominal development fee will be charged.

Questions about Riverbanks on the Road?

Please call 803.602.0803 or email us.