Friday, October 1 @ 10:00am (age 2) / 11:00am (ages 3-4)
The quills of a porcupine, the rattle of a snake's tail, and even the shell of a turtle are all ways animals use their armor. Experience the unique armored animals of Riverbanks Zoo.
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$9 (plus admission for general public)
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Saturday, October 2 @ 7:00-11:00pm
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden's premier fundraising event. Take an evening stroll through the Zoo. Catch a glimpse of some wild creatures. Savor tasty cuisine and cool libations. Bid on one-of-a-kind silent and live auction items.
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$75 Riverbanks members / $85 general public.
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Wednesday, October 6 @ 10:00-10:45am (ages 3-4)
Thursday, October 14 @ 10:00-10:45am (ages 3-4)
Tuesday, October 19 @ 10:00-10:45am (ages 3-4)
The magic of fairies is all around as we look at butterflies, blooming flowers and the bounties of nature. Discover their secret world as we take a closer look at fairies in the Garden.
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$9 (plus admission for general public)
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Thursday, October 7 @ 10:00am (age 2) / 11:00am (ages 3-4)
Saturday, October 9 @ 10:00am (age 2) / 11:00am (ages 3-4)
Wednesday, October 13 @ 11:00am (ages 3-4)
Friday, October 15 @ 10:00am (age 2) / 11:00am (ages 3-4)
G'day, mates! Riverbanks Zoo is home to many Australian animals, including our newest addition at the kangaroo exhibit. Join this adventure to learn more about the land down under.
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$9 (plus admission for general public)
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Saturdays, September 25 and October 9 @ 10:00am-12:00pm (ages 16 and up)
Choose from the large and unusual leaves found in the Botanical Garden to create a concrete casting that can be used as a stepping stone, birdbath, decorative leaf for the garden or wall hanging. Participants will select a leaf, decide on the shape and create a casting the first week. In the second session, participants will paint and seal the cured leaf. This is a great way to make a one-of-a-kind piece of art. Dress for a mess!
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$20 (plus admission for general public)
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Saturday, October 9 @ 10:00am-3:00pm (ages 8-13)
The Junior Master Gardener (JMG) program provides an opportunity for youth to interact and bond with nature through a new, flexible session that will be offered year-round on the second Saturday of each month. 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 to 10) explores insects, plant life, design, and more. Level 2 (ages 11 to 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 class
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October 15 - 17 / 22 - 30 @ 6:00-9:00pm
Put on your cutest costume and head over to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden for the annual Halloween spook-tacular, Boo at the Zoo. The family-friendly Halloween event runs from 6 to 9pm each evening. Children 12 and under are invited to wear costumes for a spook-fest complete with Frankenstein's Foam Zone, an eeky freaky DJ dance party and a trick-or-treat trail with candy and more! Kids can also venture inside the Crow's Nest Hay Maze, ride on the haunted carousel and explore the Zoo at night!
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$6 Riverbanks members / $8 general public (treats and prizes for kids ages 3-12)
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Thursday, October 21 @ 10:00am (age 2) / 11:00am (ages 3-4)
Saturday, October 23 @ 10:00am (age 2) / 11:00am (ages 3-4)
Wednesday, October 27 @ 11:00am (ages 3-4)
Friday, October 29 @ 10:00am (age 2) / 11:00am (ages 3-4)
There are wild animals that do some things we find weird. Join us to learn some of these wild and wacky behaviors!
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$9 (plus admission for general public)
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Friday, October 29 @ 5:00pm
Have your question answered on TV! Email your name, hometown and zoo-related question to riverbanksroundup@riverbanks.org and then watch Riverbanks Roundup to see if your question is answered.