Riverbanks Roundup Bits

A series of short programs filmed at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia, S.C. The programs focus on science topics, habitat and other interesting aspects of extraordinary animals such as koalas, penguins, gorillas, and elephants.

Grades K-8

Riverbanks Roundup Bits is a series of short programs filmed at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia, S.C.  The programs focus on science topics, habitat and other interesting aspects of extraordinary animals such as koalas, penguins, gorillas, and elephants. (From our Streamline collection)

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Birdhouse | Riverbanks Roundup Bits
Birdhouse | Riverbanks Roundup Bits

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The award winning Birdhouse at Riverbanks is home to some of the world’s rarest birds, let’s fly in and see what it has to offer.
Elephants | Riverbank Roundup Bits
Elephants | Riverbank Roundup Bits

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What is a zoo without an elephant? Let’s listen to the Riverbanks Roundup gang as they talk about The Zoo’s biggest star.
Gorillas | Riverbank Roundup Bits
Gorillas | Riverbank Roundup Bits

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Riverbanks Zoo & Garden is home to a troop of western lowland gorillas… let’s join the Riverbanks gang as they talk about what it takes to keep these giants happy.
Herpetologist | Riverbanks Roundup Bits
Herpetologist | Riverbanks Roundup Bits

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Do you like things that hop slither and crawl? Well you may want to become a Herpetologist. let’s here what Riverbanks resident Herpetologist has to say about her job.
Koala Keeper | Riverbanks Roundup Bits
Koala Keeper | Riverbanks Roundup Bits

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How would you like to take you favorite big fluffy teddy bear to work with you? Koala Keepers get to. Learn more about this interesting job.
Koalas | Riverbank Roundup Bits
Koalas | Riverbank Roundup Bits

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The award for the cutest animal at Riverbanks Zoo & Garden goes to the Koala. Let’s listen in as the Riverbanks Roundup gang talks about this popular marsupial.
Ndoki Forest | Riverbanks Roundup Bits
Ndoki Forest | Riverbanks Roundup Bits

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The Ndoki Forest Exhibit at Riverbanks is a sanctuary to some of Africa’s most intriguing animals. Let’s go on a safari and see what this exhibit has to offer.
Penguins | Riverbanks Roundup Bits
Penguins | Riverbanks Roundup Bits

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What is the best dressed animal that can not fly? Why Penguins of course. Let’s learn more about the penguin exhibit at Riverbanks.
Saluda River Bridge History | Riverbanks Roundup Bits
Saluda River Bridge History | Riverbanks Roundup Bits

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The Saluda River Crossing at Riverbanks Zoo & Garden was the location of one of the important events in South Carolina history. Let’s visit with Ed and learn more about the crossing.
Secret Room | Riverbanks Roundup Bits
Secret Room | Riverbanks Roundup Bits

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Did you know that Riverbanks has a secret room? Let’s check in with Scott and Katie and learn more about this top secret location.
Tomistomas Crocodile | Riverbanks Roundup Bits
Tomistomas Crocodile | Riverbanks Roundup Bits

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The Tomistomas Crocodile is often referred to as the most beautiful of all the crocodiles but, don’t let their good looks fool you. This endangered species can grow up to twenty feet long and weight...
Uroplates Project | Riverbanks Roundup Bits
Uroplates Project | Riverbanks Roundup Bits

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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden works with four major animal conservation groups in an effort to help endangered animals. Let’s check out the Uroplates Project and see how conservation works.