Signature Events
Find out about what big events are taking place at the Zoo and Garden and order tickets when available.
Lights Before Christmas
Select Nights in November and December @ 5:00–9:00pm
Experience Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition.
Event Tickets More InfoRiverbanks Run
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Make tracks to Riverbanks for one wild 5k race that benefits wildlife conservation!
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Wine Tasting at Riverbanks Botanical Garden
2020 Date TBA
Sip a variety of wines in one of the nation’s most beautiful and inspiring gardens.
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Twilight in the Garden
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Enjoy a fun-filled evening with family at Waterfall Junction, followed by a movie at the Botanical Garden amphitheater.
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Brew at the Zoo
2020 Date TBA
Make plans now to join us for the coolest suds sippin’ safari in Columbia.
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Riverbanks ZOOfari
2020 Date TBA
Don’t miss the wildest event in town with the Zoo’s premier fundraiser.
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Boo at the Zoo
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Hey, kids! Put on your cutest costume for the Zoo’s popular Halloween spook-tacular.
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