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  • Ranked 4th Best in the U.S. by TripAdvisor

    Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has been named one of America's Top 10 zoos by TripAdvisor—the world's largest travel site.

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  • Brew at the Zoo

    Join us for the coolest suds sippin' safari in town, Friday, August 2 from 7:00 to 9:30pm.

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  • Pay Two-for-One Admission

    Donate two cans of non-perishable food to Harvest Hope Food Bank and pay two-for-one admission during Toucan Tuesdays every Tuesday this summer through August 27.

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  • Summer Zoo Camp! Register Today

    Don't miss the Midlands' most popular summer camp! Animal Encounters, Behind-the-Scenes Tours, Crafts, Activities and More

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  • Explore...Learn...Enjoy

    Join us for Members' Night Out on Friday, July 12, from 6pm until 9pm, as we celebrate cold-blooded creatures. It's free, after-hours and for members only.

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Brew at the Zoo - Friday, August 2 @ 7:00–9:30pm. $30 Zoo Members / $40 General Public / $50 Day of the Event
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Fun Things to Zoo - Rides, Demos, Feedings & More
Wild Adventure Corporate Club - SAVE! Discounted Tickets

Upcoming Events & Programs

Thursday, June 20

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KinderCamp: Sense-able Animals
@ 9:00am-12:00pm (ages 4-5)
Ever wonder how animals see after dark, hear under the water and feel without fingers? In this tasteful camp we will see how humans and animals make "sense" of things as they explore their homes.
Cost: $120 members / $190 general public
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Wild Weeks-Zooper Heroes: ZooBorns
@ 9:00am-3:00pm (ages 6-7)
Everyone loves babies! Find out how zoo youngsters spend their first hours, days and years of life. Join the fun as we investigate the colorful world of eggs, wild parenting strategies, life cycles and much more!
Cost: $185 members / $255 general public
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From tunnels to nests and dens to dams, discover some amazing animal creations! Come participate in activities testing your own building skills as we learn about animal homes under construction at the Zoo.
Cost: $185 members / $255 general public
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Wild Weeks-Z.S.I: Dirty Jobs
@ 9:00am-3:00pm (ages 10-12)
It's a messy job but someone's got to do it—and we are not talking about shoveling poop! Whether they are farmers, butchers, builders, beauticians or interior decorators, animals are some of the hardest workers on the planet and they don't even get a vacation! Come job-shadow ants, lions and cleaning wrasse this summer as we learn what it takes for these workaholics to succeed. You may even pick up a few job skills along the way!
Cost: $185 members / $255 general public
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Sprout Camp
@ 9:30-11:30am (ages 3-4 w/an adult)
Discover the wonders of the Garden as we play games, make crafts and go on garden adventures. We will explore how plants, bugs and animals all need each other as we look at food growing, hunt for bugs, and focus on animals in our backyard. This is a great way to encourage a love of nature in a unique experience for an adult and child.
Cost: $84 members / $114 general public
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