Riverbanks Roundup

The SC Department of Education worked with Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens to explore the science-based aspects of the animals, flora and fauna at the zoo. Guests on the series include various professionals who take care of the animals and who have vast knowledge of maintaining these thriving habitats.

Grades 3-8

The SC Department of Education worked with Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens to explore the science-based aspects of the animals, flora and fauna at the zoo. Guests on the series include various professionals who take care of the animals and who have vast knowledge of maintaining these thriving habitats. (From our Streamline collection)

Closed captioning has been provided for these broadcast programs.

A Day In The Life | Riverbanks Roundup

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Join the Riverbanks Zoo crew as they go through a day’s work of caring for over 2,000 animals and a myriad of plant life! Go behind the scenes to find out about the food prep area and the daily...
African Safari | Riverbanks Roundup

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Jambo! That’s “hello” in Swahili, the language spoken in East Africa. Grab your hat and join Riverbanks Roundup for this NEW edition entitled African Safari. We’ll explore the zoo on an African Safari...
Animal Love Stories | Riverbanks Roundup

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How do animals attract a valentine? Baboons, Birds of Paradise and even flowers do some of the same things we do! Learn the secrets to animal amour as we discover gift giving, dating dances and love...
Animal Myths | Riverbanks Roundup

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On this edition of Riverbanks Roundup, join the team as a "detective" to determine truth about certain animal myths and legends. Through the process of inquiry, the team will determine answers to...
Animal Survival Tactics | Riverbanks Roundup

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Planet Earth is wild! And animals need to be ready to survive. Explore Riverbanks Zoo to meet snakes with night vision, zebras that hide and tigers born to hunt! Plus many more wild animals and plants...
Crossing the Globe | Riverbanks Roundup

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Students can journey across the globe without leaving the zoo! Get friendly with the North American Grizzly Bear, prowl around with tigers from Europe, fly to South America and swim with the penguins...
Fact or Fiction | Riverbanks Roundup

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Dive right in to investigating animal fact versus animal fiction! Since animals accomplish amazing maneuvers to survive, how do we tell fact from fiction? Investigate with zoo animal keepers as we...
Feathers and Fur | Riverbanks Roundup

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Meet the hyena cousins as they crunch on bones, play with baby flamingos and dig beneath the ground with naked mole rats. The best and most exciting mammal and bird moments are captured in this...