Education

Zoo Education Programs

Ready to book?
Give us a call at 308.630.6236, or email education@riversidediscoverycenter.org

All Programs and animal visits must be booked at least two weeks in advance.


Animal Visits

$30/ animal

School groups can meet and learn a little about one of our education animals! Each visit takes place on zoo grounds and lasts about 20-30 minutes. Animal choices include:

  • Tortoise

  • Snake (Ball Python or Red-tailed Boa)

  • Uromastyx

  • Chinchilla

  • Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches


On-Site Programs

$30 / Program
+Zoo Admission

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Give your students an experience to remember when you add a program to your zoo visit! Each zoo program lasts around 30 minutes, and discounts are available for multiple programs. We have several programs available containing materials that adhere to Nebraska standards, or request a custom topic and our Education Curator can put together a program to match your current class focus!

Admission discounts are available for public schools and groups of 20 or more people.

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Off-Site Programs

$65/ Program
+mileage ($0.65/mi), where applicable

Bring the zoo to you! Schedule any of our education programs to visit your classroom! Mileage charged for visits outside Scottsbluff/ Gering.