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.
School Classes
Let Riverbanks come to your school! Each program will include hands-on activities and biofacts. All classroom programs are aligned with South Carolina Science Academic Standards.
Available Programs
On the Move (4K)
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 a story, song, and activities.
SC State Standards: APL-1, APL-5, APL-8, HPD-4, LDC-1, LDC-2, LDC-3, LDC-7, LDC-8, CD-10
Colorful Creatures (4K)
Join the worldwide game of hide-and-seek as we explore how both animals and Riverbanks’ keepers use color.
SC State Standards: APL-1, APL-8, ESD-5, LDC-1, LDC-2, LDC-3, LDC-7, LDC-8, CD-10
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-LS1-1, K-ESS3-1
Investigating Adaptations (1st Grade)
Students will put their observation and critical-thinking skills to the test as they discover how wildlife adaptations help us all survive, grow, and meet our needs.
SC State Standards: 1-LS1-1
Seeds on the Move (2nd Grade)
Students will explore and experiment through this windy, wet, sticky, and sometimes yucky investigation of seed dispersal.
SC State Standards: 2-LS2-2
Escaping Extinction (3rd Grade)
In this mystery-inspired class, students will have to put their geography skills and knowledge to the test to save local species from extinction.
SC State Standards: 3.1.1.AG, 3-LS4-3
Wildlife Ins and Outs (4th Grade)
Join us as we compare the internal and external structures of various Riverbanks’ wildlife to determine how these systems and senses help them to survive.
SC State Standards: 4-LS1-1, 4-LS2-2
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-PS3-1, 5-LS1-1
Pollination Investigation (6th–8th Grade)
South Carolina’s most popular foods, like strawberries, peaches, and squash, rely on pollinators. Students will get hands-on in this project-based class as they work to design a pollinator-friendly habitat to help conserve critical wildlife and create their own garden ecosystems.
SC State Standards: 7-LS2-1, 7-LS2-4, 7-LS2-5
Program Details
- Cost :
- $125 per program plus milage.
- Capacity :
- Up to 25 students and 2 adults.
- Program Length :
- 45 minutes.
Library Programs
Riverbanks is proud to present this year’s library program aligned with the National Summer Reading Program: Unearth a Story. The Zoo is ready to help young explorers discover the dazzling world of dinosaurs!
Available Programs
Unearthing Ancient Animals
In ages long past, different animals roamed the earth. Megalodons swam in the sea, and pterosaurs soared in the skies. Join us in a journey to the past as we unearth these and other ancient animals to learn more about them and some of their current counterparts. Participants will observe biofacts, explore through hands-on activities, and be introduced to a dino-mite reading list to help them dig up more about prehistoric creatures.
Program Details
- Cost :
- $265 per outreach program.
- Travel Fees :
- (based on roundtrip travel from the Zoo and back) 0–25 miles = $25; 26–50 miles = $35; 51–75 miles = $50; 76–100 miles = $70; 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.
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 requested in advance online or by calling the Education Department at 803.602.0803 Monday through Friday between 8:00am and 1:00pm. Once your information is received, we will check availability and reply to your request in a timely manner. This request does NOT guarantee availability! Groups will receive an emailed “Field Trip Confirmation Letter” with reserved date and program details.
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.
