Wednesday, December 2 @ 10:00am (age 2) / 11:00am (ages 3-4)
Friday, December 4 @ 10:00am (age 2) / 11:00am (ages 3-4)
Transform into a cowboy or cowgirl during this fun class about animals found in the desert.
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$9 (plus admission for general public)
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Wednesdays, November 5 through December 16 @ 2:00pm until dark
Support your community, buy local! Featuring handmade gifts by local artisans: arts and crafts, jewelry and recycled art, pottery and wreaths, and paintings. Plus, fresh produce, baked goods and more!
Thursday, December 3 @ 10:00am (ages 3-4)
Saturday, December 5 @ 10:00am (age 5)
Wednesday, December 9 @ 11:00am (ages 3-4)
Thursday, December 10 @ 11:00am (ages 3-4)
Wednesday, December 16 @ 10:00am (ages 3-4)
Kids will get to create masterpieces using a variety of natural materials. Everyone will make at least two unique pieces of art.
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$9 (plus admission for general public)
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Friday, December 4 @ 9:00-10:00am (ages 3-4)
Meet our Shetland ponies up-close and personal! Young pony lovers will have a chance to feed, brush and ride the ponies. Parent participation is required for this class (one parent per child please). ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY PLEASE!!
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$16 (plus admission for general public)
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Saturday, December 5 @ 8:30-10:00am (ages 5-7)
Come meet our Shetland ponies up-close! This class is specifically designed for the younger pony lovers out there. Children will learn how to feed, groom and care for the ponies! Parent participation is required for this class (one parent per child please). ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY PLEASE.
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$18 (plus admission for general public)
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Thursday, December 10 @ 10:00am (age 2) / 11:00am (ages 3-4)
Saturday, December 12 @ 10:00am (age 2) / 11:00am (ages 3-4)
Wednesday, December 16 @ 10:00am (age 2) / 11:00am (ages 3-4)
Friday, December 18 @ 10:00am (age 2) / 11:00am (ages 3-4)
Monkey-ing around is encouraged in this class as we learn about the primates at Riverbanks Zoo. Do you know how to tell if an animal is a monkey or an ape? Leave this class a primate expert!
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$9 (plus admission for general public)
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Saturday, December 12 @ 8:30-10:00am (ages 8-12)
Join us at the farm to meet our Shetland ponies. If you want to know more about basic pony care, including grooming and feeding, then this is the class for you! ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY.
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$18 (plus admission for general public)
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Saturday, December 12 @ 10:00am-3:30pm (ages 8-13)
This new, flexible session will be offered year-round on the second Saturday of each month beginning September 12. With this option, participants can attend any month, since the material covered does not build on prior classes. Every month will cover a different section of the JMG book, so students will get certified in each section and receive an overall certification upon completion of the entire curriculum. It only takes seven Saturdays to be completely certified. Level 1 (ages 8-10) explores insects, plant life, design, and more. Level 2 (ages 11-13) focuses on plant growth and propagation methods, as well as the effects of soil and water cycles on plants.
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$20 per student per session
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Monday - Wednesday sessions December 29-31 @ 9:00am-3:00pm (ages 5-10)
Come shake off the winter blues with three fun-filled days packed with hands-on activities, live animal encounters, arts & crafts, zoo walks and tons of games!
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$110 members / $140 general public
November 21 - January 3 (closed November 26, December 24, 25 and 31) @ 6:00-9:00pm
Columbia's longest running holiday tradition, Lights Before Christmas illuminates the Zoo with nearly one million twinkling lights and more than 350 handcrafted images. Make a stop at the holiday village and take your photo with Santa. Roast marshmallows at the Jingle Bell Bonfire, and be sure to wear your hat - it snows nightly at Riverbanks during Lights Before Christmas.
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$8 adults / $6 children ages 3-12 / children ages 2 and under free; all Riverbanks members receive one free visit
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