On December 12 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. you’re invited to visit the zoo for great buys in the gift shop, visits with education animals and crafts for children. Refreshments provided by Runza Restaurants will be available while supplies last. Take home a do-it-yourself bird feeder also while supplies last. Receive 15% off your purchase in the zoo’s gift shop. Shop from a variety of great gift ideas including T-shirts, mugs, puzzles, stuffed toys, stocking stuffers and much more. Admission is only $1.00 so be sure to walk through the zoo and visit all the animals. Winter visits are often the best viewing time and many zoo residents can be seen in warm buildings.

Memberships make great gifts! For a limited time, get $5 off a Family membership! Call the zoo at 630-6236 for more information. Riverside Zoo reciprocates with over 100 other zoos nationwide for free or reduced admission. Other benefits of membership include discounts at the zoo’s gift shop, a bi-annual newsletter, an annual member’s event and more!