
Discover how the residents of Riverbanks beat the summer heat. Aside from the natural water features in their exhibits, sprinklers, fruit-flavored ice blocks and watermelons help do the trick!
Enrichment is the process of providing stimulating surroundings for zoo animals. These settings should allow the animals to demonstrate species-typical behavior, let them exercise control, provide them with choices and enhance their well-being.
Public enrichment encounters allow Riverbanks to educate guests about the importance of animal enrichment. They also provide great opportunities to watch animals interact with their environment…something you might not see on a typical visit to the Zoo.
Guests will have the opportunity to get a temporary tattoo to show their love for animal enrichment. The tattoo station will be set up in the Aquarium Reptile Complex.
When: Saturday, July 18, 2009
10:30am – 3:30pm
Who: 10:30am – Lions with ice blocks and a sprinkler
11:00am – Meerkats with ice blocks
11:30am – Gorillas with ice blocks and watermelons
2:00pm – Alligator feeding
2:30pm – Grizzly bear ice blocks and a sprinkler

3:00pm – Elephant fire hose fun
3:30pm – Meerkats with ice blocks
Where: Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
500 Wildlife Parkway
Columbia, SC 29201
Tickets: Events are free with paid admission to Riverbanks.
