RDC Press Release
Get ready for lots of candy, prizes and fun as Riverside Zoo in Scottsbluff hosts its annual Easter Egg Hunts this Friday, April 7, and Saturday, April 8.
There will be four separate egg hunts – at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. both days. Each egg hunt will be divided into four age groups, and each one will consist of more than 3,000 eggs filled with not only candy but also prizes and tickets that can be redeemed for larger prizes, such as stuffed animals and other toys.
In addition, attendees will have a chance to enter a raffle each day to win exciting, special prizes, including jumbo stuffed teddy bears and scooters. Kids will also have a chance to meet the giant Easter Bunny!
Each egg hunt will start right at the posted time, and the hunts will end quickly so make sure to arrive early. Please bring an Easter basket.
After the egg hunts, plan to enjoy the other offerings at the zoo, including the large variety of animals, children’s museum, petting zoo, playground, and gift shop. Concessions will be available.
Admission to the Easter Egg Hunts is free for Riverside Discovery Center members. Non-members pay regular admission prices.
Riverside Discovery Center is located at 1600 South Beltline Highway West in Scottsbluff.
Looking ahead, Riverside Zoo will host its annual Clean-up Weekend on April 29-30. Anyone who would like to volunteer that weekend to help spruce up the grounds may call the zoo at 308-630-6236. Volunteers will receive free food and drinks.
Also, mark Saturday, May 27, on your calendar for Riverside Discovery Center’s fun Splash Pad Party, featuring games and activities, prizes, cool drinks and awesome food, and, of course, the opening of the splash pad for the summer season.
Riverside Discovery Center is one of more than 200 AZA-accredited institutions in the United States. Riverside Zoo has been operating in Scottsbluff for more than 70 years. The zoo, which has nearly 130 native and exotic animals, is open seven days a week from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Daily admission rates are $3.50 for ages 2-4; $6.50 for ages 5-12; $9.50 for ages 13-64; and $6.50 for ages 65 and over.
A variety of memberships are available, and each one gives pass holders unlimited visits to the zoo for one year, including most events, as well as discounts to the gift shop and select special events. Each membership also gives pass holders free or discounted admission to AZA zoos across the country.
These are some of the most popular memberships:
• A family membership, which includes two named adults living at the same address plus their dependent children under age 18, is only $85.
• An individual membership is just $55.
• A Supporting Membership is only $140, and it includes the same perks as a family membership plus two free guest passes each visit, which is great for nannies, babysitters, and families with adult children.
To sign up for a membership or to inquire about other types of memberships, stop by RDC or call 308-630-6236 during business hours.
