Riverbanks Wildlife & Garden Discovery Hunt

Bring your curiosity. The trail starts at Riverbanks.

At Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, 500 Wildlife Parkway, Columbia, SC 29210, your surroundings become part of the challenge. This digital scavenger hunt invites you to slow down, look closely, and explore with your team as you work through clues and discover details along the way.

Give your phone a full charge before starting. Your hunt instructions and important event details will be sent by email, so check your inbox before you begin. If you don’t see the message, check your spam or junk folder.

This is a digital scavenger hunt, and a remote host will be available for check-in.

Be ready to explore and participate.

Unless specifically stated otherwise, the hunt does not include event or attraction admission, parking, transportation, food and drinks, reservations, additional activity or attraction fees, or personal expenses. Please make your own arrangements for anything you may need.

As you move through the hunt, you may encounter observation challenges inspired by the wildlife and garden setting, photo tasks, puzzles, location-based discoveries, and creative team challenges. You might need to notice a small detail, interpret a clue, or work together to figure out your next move.

The activities are completely optional. If a challenge isn’t possible or you’re not comfortable with it, simply skip it and continue at your own pace.

Keep your adventure considerate of the space around you. Follow Riverbanks Zoo & Garden’s instructions, local laws, safety guidelines, and property rules. Stay in areas that are publicly accessible, never enter restricted spaces or trespass, and respect other visitors and the surrounding environment.

The clues are set, and Riverbanks is your backdrop. Gather your crew, sharpen your observation skills, and see what you can uncover as the Wildlife & Garden Discovery Hunt gets underway.

For further inquiries, call 609-855-1852.

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