Riverside Discovery Center

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Riverside Discovery Center

Riverside Discovery Center Winter Hours
9:30 AM - 4:00PM (No entry after 3:30)
(786)

Hours:
9:30 AM to 4:00 PM (Gates close at 3:30)

Admission:
Adults $11
Senior (65+) $8
Children (5-11 yrs) $8
Children (2-4 yrs) $5
Children 1 and under - free

02/21/2025

"Got restless kiddos? We've got just the thing! Join us for Create, Paint, and Educate this Saturday, February 22nd! Call (308-630-6236) to reserve today and pay on the day of—fun is just a call away!" This one is all about flick our racoon! Your kiddos don't want to miss this!

02/21/2025

"Don't let the chill keep you in! Bundle up and come enjoy a wild day at the zoo—we're open and the animals would love some human interaction."

02/17/2025

Due to extreme cold temperatures over the next several days, Riverside Discovery Center will be closed to the public through Wednesday February 19th. We will plan to open on Thursday February 20th. Stay warm everyone! ❄️

02/15/2025

Due to the weather Riverside Discovery Center will be closed today. Stay tuned for tomorrow and stay safe!

02/15/2025

Happy Valentine’s Day from the RDC staff and animals! These animals steal our hearts 365 days a year, we hope they have made their way into yours as well. 💕 The animals enjoyed themed enrichment today, Flick the raccoon enjoyed his a little too much and broke it. 🤦🏻‍♀️ The carnivores enjoyed getting bones frozen in heart shaped ice, and Reeses the Squirrel Monkey ran one of the cutest kissing booths of all time. 💋 We hope everyone has as much fun this Valentines Day as we did!

02/14/2025

Name a cockaroach after someone special or an ex or even your boss! Here at RDC! 🤣🫣

02/14/2025

Need a last minute Valentines gift? RDCS Name a cockroach after your ex, or someone special. stop by the giftshop to get yours today we have the cockroachs for those that would like the meet and greet! Today's the day!
Stop by

02/13/2025

"Valentine’s Day sneaking up on you? Riverside Discovery Center has the ideal last-minute gift to melt your loved one's heart!"
Stop by our giftshop to get yours!

02/11/2025

Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science! At RDC we have some amazing women who have decided to dedicate their lives to environmental science and learning all they can about animals and the care they require. Being a zookeeper requires endless learning about where animals are from, what they can eat, what medications they can have and how to get them to take them, how much enrichment they need and what is safe for them, and so much more. We are proud to have these ladies as a part of our team in our mission to provide excellent care for animals, support conservation, and to inspire our guests to be passionate about wildlife.

02/11/2025

The Zoo will be CLOSED to the public today February 11th and tomorrow February 12th due to cold temperatures. Most of our animals (like the pictured head stacking duo) will be riding out the cold snap cozy inside their heated buildings. We plan to open for normal business hours on Thursday February 13th. RDC staff and animals send everyone warm thoughts! 🥶

📸 by Zookeeper Hannah

02/09/2025

Name a cockroach after your ex, or someone special. Call us or stop by the giftshop to get yours.

02/08/2025

This year the RDC’s prediction for who will win the Super Bowl was chosen by Rajah the Tiger! Zookeeper Mandi painted the team logos on his boomer balls and shifted him out to make his choice. He put a lot of thought into his pick, but in the end he is going with the Eagles! 💚🖤🩶

Comment who you think will win! ❤️🏈💚

02/07/2025

"Explore, play, and learn at our Children's Museum that is located in the Barn – all part of your visit"
NEW ACTIVITIES AND THEME!
-we do not own rights to the music in the video.

02/07/2025

Zookeeper Reece finished yet another project for the zoo today! These old hay cradles had a good amount of wear and tear on them when we decided we wanted to use them for our Zebra herd. Reece took on the project without hesitation and the result was awesome! As they always are with new items, the zebra were pretty hesitant to approach the feeders at first, but their want for hay won out in the end. We are lucky to have keepers at the zoo who are willing to put in hard work for the betterment of our animals. 🖤🤍

02/04/2025

Don't miss out! The first session of the Create, Paint, and Educate Club is this Saturday! We've got a few spots left, so make sure to snag yours by pre-purchasing at least one day in advance. Call or stop by the zoo to get a spot.

02/04/2025

Bringing back a fun weekly post we haven’t done in a while, it’s Tongues out Tuesday! Nutmeg the donkey can be a bit sassy to her keepers, but if you’ve got snacks she will consider cooperating. Nutmeg and her exhibit mate Rosemary will be turning 27 in a couple of months! A typical lifespan for Miniature Donkeys is 30-33 years, so our girls are well into their geriatric years. Our keepers are careful to pay close attention to any changes in their health as they age, they are both on joint supplements and Nutmeg takes medication for arthritis. Over the last year, both donkeys were started on a weight loss journey as they were a bit overweight and we wanted to put less pressure on their joints. Both of them have lost over 50lbs! Their body condition is monitored by both our animal care team and our vet staff to ensure they remain at a healthy weight that will help them live comfortably through the rest of their years. 🫏

02/02/2025

Today is National Hedgehog Day! Here at the Zoo we have an African Pygmy Hedgehog named Potato who is an ambassador animal who lives behind the scenes when he is not being utilized for education.
When hedgehogs are scared, they are able to roll up into a complete ball with only spikes exposed. It makes it very easy to know when Potato doesn’t want to participate in events. This afternoon he was happy to come out and hunt down some mealworms, they are his favorite snack! 🦔

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1600 S Beltline Highway W
Scottsbluff, NE
69361

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http://www.riversidediscoverycenter.org/

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Name a cockaroach after someone special or an ex or even your boss! Here at RDC! 🤣🫣

"Explore, play, and learn at our Children's Museum that is located in the Barn – all part of your visit" NEW ACTIVITIES AND THEME! -we do not own rights to the music in the video.

Today is National Hedgehog Day! Here at the Zoo we have an African Pygmy Hedgehog named Potato who is an ambassador animal who lives behind the scenes when he is not being utilized for education. When hedgehogs are scared, they are able to roll up into a complete ball with only spikes exposed. It makes it very easy to know when Potato doesn’t want to participate in events. This afternoon he was happy to come out and hunt down some mealworms, they are his favorite snack! 🦔

Rajah’s keepers gave him a pool of water yesterday to see if he would utilize it during the warmer temperatures we have been having. He didn’t go in for a full dip, but he did spend a lot of time trying to rescue his ball from the water. 🤣 This big guy is a joy to care for and to come up with new enrichment for. If you haven’t gotten the chance to come see him, this unseasonably warm weekend is the perfect time! 🐅

Today is National peanut butter day! At the zoo we use peanut butter for enrichment for a lot of our animals, especially our primates. Just like with humans, it is fine for them to get it in moderation. They usually get it as a reward for training, shifting, or as special enrichment. Today we spread it on the windows for our chimps, and they thought it was great!

Thank you so much to everyone who has purchased from our wishlist so far! The support of our community is so appreciated by both the RDC staff and animals. Here is a video of Flick the raccoon utilizing a puzzle ball that was purchased from our list. Being still under a year old, he has a lot of energy and requires extra enrichment to help keep him busy and stimulated. Raccoons are highly intelligent so we are always looking for new challenges for him. This ball kept him busy for quite some time!

While guests are away, the animals still play! The cold doesn’t stop Rajah from playing until he drops. This tree was an enrichment from several days ago, but hanging it up made it exciting and novel again! Rajah loves to play, so his keepers are always excited to try new things with him. 😄

When you’re a zookeeper, any and all of your talents can be put to good use! Zookeeper Soren used his violin to serenade some of the zoo animals today for enrichment. Cruz, the Blue and Gold Macaw, definitely enjoyed his turn. 🎶

Riverstone Bank presents Wild Lights which Starts tonight!! 5pm to 7pm Members -$4 Non-members $8 Santa and grinch will be here tonight! Concessions is open during event! Thanks to Tri-State Sprinkler Systems llc for sponsoring these tickets!

A week from today, Saturday November 30th, will be our Tea with the Tiger event to celebrate his first day on Exhibit! Between 9:30-11:30am, Come have some breakfast and some tea and watch this magnificent guy explore his new home. We will have a silent auction going on with a lot of Tiger themed items! We will have keeper talks about tigers at 10am and 11am. Starting now and going until the end of the event, you can come to the zoo and vote for the tiger’s name! At the conclusion of the event we will announce the winning name. Make sure to bundle up, but you don’t want to miss this event, come have a ball! 🐅

Here at the zoo, we love making things fun and exciting for our animals through enrichment! Enrichment is crucial as it helps animals exhibit natural behaviors, keeps them mentally and physically stimulated, and enhances their overall well-being. By providing diverse and engaging activities, we ensure our animals lead happy and healthy lives. You'll often hear our chimps pant hooting, which is their way of communicating that they are excited and feeling very social!