Upcoming Events at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

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Riverbanks ZOOfari: Friday, September 29. Tickets are on sale now for Riverbanks’ premier party with a purpose. Stroll through the Zoo, sip on cool cocktails and sample cuisine from around the world. Plus, enjoy live music and bid on rare and unusual auction items, including one-of-a-kind experiences you can only find at Riverbanks. Proceeds support the care and conservation of the Zoo’s more than 3,000 magnificent residents. Tickets are $80 for Riverbanks members and $100 for the general public.

Boo at the Zoo: October 20-October 30. Tickets go on sale September 1st for 11 nights of family friendly Halloween fun at Riverbanks. Trick or treat through the Zoo; try your hand at some hocus-pocus at Ray’s Moonlight Magic Show; and beware of the lost souls as you traverse the Mummy’s Maze. Plus, show off your best Monster Mash moves at the Eeky Freaky DJ Dance Party. For an additional charge, guests can toast s’mores, take a spin on the Haunted Carousel or hop aboard the Spooky Spots and Stripes Railroad. Boo at the Zoo will take place each evening from 6pm-9pm. Tickets are limited and should be purchased in advance. Advance tickets are $12 for members and $15 for the general public. Costumes are encouraged. Adults may wear costumes but will not be admitted with masks that cover the face.

Wild Lights: November 17-January 14 (Select Nights). This all-new event is a fresh take on the holiday lights experience, shining a light on the beauty of nature and the importance of caring for our natural world. Explore the Zoo and encounter nearly 60 larger-than-life handcrafted lanterns inspired by nature, from pollinators and plants to endangered (and even extinct) animals. Along the way, experience engaging interactives, fun new photo-ops and nightly snowfall. Plus, kids can enjoy visits with Santa (through December 23). Wild Lights will glow from 5pm-9pm on select nights November through January. Advance purchase is required. Tickets go on sale November 1; rates vary by night, starting at $20 for adults (ages 13 and up) and $15 for children ages 2-12. Children younger than 2 are free.

Visit riverbanks.org for details on these and other signature events at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is home to more than 3,000 magnificent and fascinating animals and one of America’s best public gardens. The Zoo opened on April 25, 1974, and for nearly five decades, has connected individuals, families and school children with the natural world. Riverbanks is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and is recognized as a global leader in animal care and welfare, education, recreation, science and wildlife conservation. It is the mission of the Zoo and Garden to create meaningful connections and inspire actions that will have a lasting impact on conservation. For more information, visit riverbanks.org.