Riverside Discovery Center

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Riverside Discovery Center

The Second Oldest Zoo in Nebraska! Currently Winter Hours: 09:30am - 4pm (Gates close at 3:30pm)
Book Today: https://book.singenuity.com/761/
(770)

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

11/04/2026

Wildlights are about to get Wilder!! 🧑‍🎄🧑‍🎄

This year we are going to burn brighter than we ever have before! We are happy to announce that this year's wild lights will be put on by the same contractor that does the Denver Zoo Christmas Lights show, meaning that this year will be a brighter, lighter and jollier event! 🎄🎄

We can't wait to see you there! Grab your hot chocolate and your winter coats, and come enjoy the winter wonderland!!❄⛄☃

More details to follow!

11/02/2026

This Saturday, come out and Connect with Nature, and with Allo! 🐯

November 7th! Connect with Allo, while connecting with Nature! 🐯

10/30/2026

🕸️🎃 THE FINAL NIGHT OF SPOOKTACULAR IS HERE! 👻

Don't let the Halloween fun end just yet! Tonight is your LAST CHANCE to creep, crawl, and TRICK-OR-TREAT your way through Spooktacular! Bring the family, wear your favorite costume, and make one last night of spooky memories with us!

🕷️ TONIGHT | 6 PM – 8 PM 🕷️

Come out, have some fun, and help us make our FINAL NIGHT SPOOKTACULAR! We can't wait to see you! 🧡🖤

10/30/2026

It’s World Lemur Day! RDC is home to two Red Ruffed Lemurs, Cassiopea (Cassi) and her daughter Caby-Dee.
A lot of people who visit the zoo will refer to these girls as “monkeys” but they are actually Prosimians which means “before monkeys”. This group is the most primitive form of primate possessing traits that differ them from primates like monkeys and apes. Some of these traits include smaller brains, protruding snouts, and specialized lower front teeth that form a “tooth comb” for grooming.
Red Ruffed lemurs can only be found in Madagascar and their populations unfortunately continue to decrease. Protected areas in their wild habitat work to conserve the species, and zoological facilities participate in breeding programs to help ensure a healthy insurance population in human care.

10/29/2026

Spook continues tonight! It's the second last night, so come out and grab some candy!🛸🛸

10/28/2026

Did you know that you can buy your zoo membership online? Get yours today! https://book.singenuity.com/761/catalog/memberships

10/28/2026

November 7th! Connect with Allo, while connecting with Nature! 🐯

10/27/2026

There are 2 more nights left of Spooktacular and to celebrate Halloween even more, each visitor that enters will be given a Halloween slinky! 🙌🏻🎃🎃 Spooktacular is on Thursday and Friday this week! Gates open at 6pm and close at 8! Come get some candy, good memories and enjoy the spooky vibes!
We are also still looking for volunteers to help man the stations while dressing up in costume and putting on a game. If interested message us. Or call Valencia at 308-765-9421

10/25/2026

Come on out to Spooktacular only 3 days left!!
You don't want to miss tonight!
Miss Nebraska's Teen and Miss Nebraska will be here to sign autographs.
6pm to 8pm
$8.00 per person ages 2 and up. Under 2 is free. Every night is kid-friendly. New this year is a seperate scary section which is an additional $2 more. See you soon!

10/24/2026

*Sip for a cause!* 🍺🦧

We recently introduced Escaped Ape L***r, brewed by our friends at Scott Free Brewery, with every pint helping the troop: $1 from every pour goes to the Chimpanzee SAFE program, supporting chimps in the wild.

Great b**r, great apes, great cause. Swing by, raise a glass, and help us give chimps a future worth hooting about. 🐵

*Drink responsibly. Conservation first, hydration always.*

Address

1600 S Beltline Highway W
Scottsbluff, NE
69361

Website

https://riversidediscoverycenter.org/

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