RIVERBANKsRIVERBANKs september-october 2005 Contents
Volume XXIV, Number 5 Riverbanks is published six times a year for The Observation Deck 1 members of Riverbanks Society by Riverbanks Zoological Park and Botanical Spotting Stripes 2 Garden, Columbia, SC Wild Things Safari 2005 4 Plan Your Visit 6 Riverbanks Park Commission J. Carroll Shealy, Chairman In The Know 8 Ella Bouknight Delight In The Garden 12 Claudine Gee Cantey Heath, Sr. Education Adventures 14 Lloyd Liles James E. Smith A Dream Came True 18 Tracey Waring Robert P. Wilkins Hopelessly Immersed In White 20 Lawrence W. Johnson, Fall Bulb Sale 22 Chairman Emeritus Riverbanks Society Board of Directors H. Perry Shuping, President Jeremy G. Wilson, Vice-President Sharon Jenkins, Secretary Jan Stamps, Treasurer Joseph R. Blanchard Mike Brenan David J. Charpia Donna Croom Robert G. Davidson William H. Davidson II Thomas N. Fortson Mary Howard Mark D. Locke, MD, FAAP Richard N. McIntyre Dorothy G. Owen C.C. Rone, Jr. 18 Philip Steude, MD James S. Welch 20 Roslyn Young Don F. Barton, Director Emeritus
Riverbanks Senior Staff Satch Krantz Executive Director Kim M. Benson Director of Human Resources Riverbanks Magazine George R. Davis Dixie Kaye Allan Director of Finance Executive Editor/Art Director Ed Diebold Monique Jacobs Director of Animal Collections Editor Kevin Eubanks Ashley Walker Director of Guest Services 2 Graphic Artist Chris Gentile Director of Conservation Education Larry Cameron Eric Helms Photographer Director of Risk Management & Facilities Melodie Scott-Leach Director of Horticulture Subscriptions to Riverbanks are $24 per year. Members of Riverbanks Tommy Stringfellow Society are entitled to one free subscription along with free admission and Director of Marketing guest passes, discounts at Zoo & Garden gift shops, invitations to special Keith Benson, DVM events and much more. To subscribe to Riverbanks or to join the Society, Senior Veterinarian call 803.779.8717 x1111 or x1239. Andy Cabe Riverbanks Zoological Park and Botanical Garden is accredited by the Curator of Horticulture American Zoo and Aquarium Association and the American Association John Davis of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta. Curator of Mammals Scott Pfaff Curator of Herpetology Bob Seibels Curator of Birds Front cover: Kyra the Tiger Cub Photograph by Larry Cameron The Observation Deck
n the last issue of Riverbanks, fast-moving emotional rollercoaster. To be perfectly honest, my column featured the rather there were many more days when a recovery seemed I gloomy subject of death in the hopeless than there were days to be hopeful. Our biggest Zoo. I thought you might like concern was that she refused to eat. In response, Lottie to know that not every animal was force-fed a “slurry” of eucalyptus leaves, koala feces emergency or illness has a sad (to reinoculate her gut) and a nutritional supplement. ending and that Riverbanks' animal Shortly after the surgery, I thought it would be a good idea care staff quite often goes to to get an independent appraisal of our koala program. After incredible lengths to help an animal all, the Queensland government had entrusted us with in need. Such was the case of Lottie, animals that they consider national treasures; but we had one of our female koalas. lost a baby, and now appeared to be on the verge of losing Lottie was the mother of Karoo, the first baby (joey) koala one of the two adult females. A call to the Premier's office born at Riverbanks. As you know by now, Karoo was found resulted in the arrival (just three days later) of two dead in her exhibit on the morning of May 23, 2005. We representatives of the Queensland Environmental Protection were all shocked, since Karoo had shown no symptoms of Agency: Adam Northam, Wildlife Team Leader at the David illness or injury (typical of non-domestic animals). For Fleay Wildlife Park and koala biologist, and Dr. Allan several days, the entire Riverbanks family grieved over the McKinnon, Manager of Moggill Koala Hospital and a loss of Karoo, until the focus of our concern suddenly leading authority on koala medicine. Both Adam and Allan shifted to Lottie. had a vested interest, as they originally accompanied Lottie Animal keepers are the first line of defense in our and Killarney on their trip from Queensland to Columbia. preventative medicine program, and in this case the keen After a week of intensive program review, they reached the observational skills of our keepers saved Lottie's life. A few conclusion that we presumed––Riverbanks has an excellent days after Karoo's death, the keepers noticed a swelling in koala program which has suffered some really bad luck. Lottie's pouch. A quick examination by our veterinarians We maintained our koala vigil for nearly six weeks, as revealed that Lottie was suffering from an acute case of Lottie refused to eat her daily diet of eucalyptus. Even mastitis, an inflammation of her mammary tissue. This was though our Australian colleagues told us to be patient, the most certainly brought about by the sudden death of Karoo. wait was painful. Finally, Lottie began to eat. At first, she Lottie was still producing milk, but since she was no longer only mouthed a few leaves, but over a three-day period her nursing her baby, her mammary glands became swollen appetite returned to almost normal. It's as if a light bulb and inflamed. came on in that tiny brain of hers. This fact led to a chain of events that consumed the entire Once she started eating, the pace of her recovery animal care staff for the next two months. The treatment for quickened considerably. She was moved out of a small mastitis is very simple; a course of antibiotics will generally cage (to lessen the possibility of her falling) to a large stall. return things to normal in a few days. Unfortunately, koalas We knew she was better when, after about a week of are anything but “simple.” Like most leaf-eating mammals, eating, the keepers found her at the door of the stall waiting koalas have very sensitive systems. Imagine what your for her afternoon feeding. On Wednesday, August 4, she digestive tract would be like if you only ate the leaves was moved back into the Koala Knockabout exhibit with of eucalyptus! her koala mates. About a week after we began to treat her mastitis, Lottie Trust me when I say that the above account only touches took a sudden turn for the worse. Due to the skill of our on the highlights of Lottie's illness and care. This was one veterinarians, the problem was quickly diagnosed: Lottie of the most complex medical cases in our history, involving had a torsion (twist) in her small intestine. We still don't veterinarians from California and Australia. Many people know what caused the torsion, but we suspect that her slept in their offices, providing round-the-clock care for Lottie. digestive tract reacted to the antibiotics used to treat the I try never to single out an individual employee; after all, mastitis. Following a number of telephone calls to the the success of Riverbanks Zoo & Garden is directly veterinarians at the San Diego Zoo (the only U.S. zoo with attributable to a team effort. But in this case I thought you extensive koala experience), we were quite certain that our might like to associate a few names with this Herculean diagnosis was correct. We next placed a call to Dr. Frank effort. Drs. Keith Benson and Tiffany Moore managed Carrick, the head of the koala study program at the Lottie's care and performed her life-saving surgery. University of Queensland in Australia (we got him out of Veterinary technicians Aimee Meyer and Jeanna Molchan bed at 5:00 am Queensland time). After conferring with San provided daily care, as did hospital keeper Reese Bradshaw Diego and Queensland, we decided that the only chance and koala keepers extraordinaire Chris Himes, Justin Johns we had of saving Lottie's life was to perform surgery. and Andrea Zonce, who worked and worried more than Minutes later Riverbanks' Drs. Benson and Moore began anyone at Riverbanks. operating. The torsion was quickly located and repaired. While Lottie's case is an extreme example, it is typical of Then all we could do was wait. the care and concern that is applied to each and every The next two or three weeks were mostly a blur, as Lottie animal at Riverbanks. They deserve nothing less. was often provided with 24-hour care. I can't say enough about the dedication of the Zoo's keeper and veterinary staffs, as they worked feverishly to provide Lottie with everything she needed, all the time riding an incredibly 1 spottingspotting stripesstripes
By – Andrea Zonce, Mammal Keeper
It's hard to believe that two years have passed since Around the end of April/beginning of May, Riverbanks' Amur (Siberian) tigers Kisa and Foli were born. You tiger barn was stirring with anxious keepers and one might remember seeing the delightful cubs romp and play expectant mother, namely Koshka. The gestation period between naps at the window of the Bird Conservation for tigers varies from 93 to 110 days, and it took exactly Center when they were being hand raised by keepers. 105 days to produce Koshka's last litter. This time, the As soon as they grew too big for various makeshift 105th day (Sunday, May 9) came and went, but no cubs. enclosures, they were transferred to the big tiger exhibit. We were pretty sure that Koshka was pregnant due to Now the two are almost full grown, and the joy of her ever-expanding belly, so we eagerly waited. watching little cubs grow has faded…but not for long! Lo and behold, Monday morning came, and when Riverbanks' resident breeding pair, Koshka and keepers went to check on her, they saw three tiny cubs Globus, recently produced three more cubs. The cubs' nursing and snuggling next to mom. The word spread mother, 11-year-old Koshka, was born at the Tulsa Zoo like wild fire among our staff, and pretty soon the one in Oklahoma and has lived at Riverbanks for about 10 question on everyone's mind was, “Is Koshka lactating?” years. The father, 10-year-old Globus, has resided at Now I know you may be thinking that's sort of an odd Riverbanks since early 2000. He came to the United question, but for all the staff at the Zoo, it was foremost States from Vladivostok, Russia, at about one year old and on our minds (second only to the health of the cubs). was given to the Minnesota Zoo to become part of the You see, when Koshka gave birth to Kisa and Foli, she Species Survival Plan (SSP) for Siberian tigers, which is was unable to produce milk. Tiger milk contains a very designed to help ensure a sustainable captive population important substance called “colostrum,” which is for future generations. The Amur tiger is one of five tiger essential for a cub's immune system and helps to fight species, and only 5,000-7,000 remain in existence. infections. Without milk, Koshka could not raise her 2 cubs properly, thus the need to hand raise the two. At the time, I remember keepers coming in for feedings around the clock that first month to ensure the cubs' survival. I was not present the morning our recent litter was born, but I'll never forget the phone call I got raising that all-important question of milk production. This is not to say that I wasn't looking forward to hand raising a set of tiger cubs. I mean, who wouldn't enjoy such an opportunity? But the painstaking task of providing 24-hour care to the newborns no doubt provides serious challenges. The plan was laid out that morning: immobilize the mother, check the cubs to ensure they are healthy and perform routine blood analysis. We really didn't think that Koshka would be lactating, since she did not lactate with her two prior litters. However, during her exam, the veterinary staff found that she was producing milk. This was such great news, as this would be her first litter to nurture on her own. Shortly after she woke up, the cubs were allowed to reunite with Koshka, and she began to nurse again. When the staff learned that Koshka would be doing the job herself, the mood was ecstatic, since it is far better for cubs to be raised by their own mother than by humans. Afterall, there are only so many behaviors that are instinctive with wild animals and the rest are learned While the three playful cubs are still nursing, they from their parents in their developing months. Certain are starting to show an interest in Koshka's diet––and social skills also are important for tigers to learn if they everything else that mom does. The tiger barn, up until are ever to be introduced into other tiger colonies. this time, has been off limits to everyone except for a The cubs were monitored constantly to be sure that few key staff, so there isn't a day that goes by that I don't they were healthy and growing. After about a week and hear the inevitable question, “When can we see the a half, their eyes started to open, and they soon began to new tiger cubs?” explore their new environment. Although Koshka did not As soon as the cubs complete a series of routine let them wander far at first, pretty soon they were all over inoculations, they will be out on exhibit with mom for the inside enclosure, using their inquisitive behaviors to short periods of time. In fact, by the time you read this, the fullest. Climbing on logs and peeking over at the they should be out and about. Undoubtedly, Koshka keepers every time we walked by or came in to clean, will be keeping a watchful eye over them as they get to the cubs discovered something new at every turn. explore the outdoors for the very first time. For members At first, Koshka was extremely protective of her cubs, and visitors planning to watch this captivating trio grow lunging and growling at us if we came too close, just to up, this is certain to be more fascinating than ever let us know that she would do anything to protect her before as we get to see them interact with mom––an young. Now she is much more relaxed when we walk experience that's sure to renew passions for cub by, and she even chuffs at us occasionally, which is a watching at Riverbanks! form of communication similar to that of a domestic house cat's purr.
PHOTO CREDITS: Left: Larry Cameron Above: Ashley Walker Right: Robert Busbee
3 Wild Things Safari 2005 A Caravan through Ancient Egypt Saturday, October 1, 7-11pm You are invited to experience “the wildest party in town”!
Now entering its seventh successful year, Riverbanks Zoo & Garden's Wild Things Safari is an upscale party attracting nearly 800 guests annually. The goal of the event is to raise funds for major projects at Riverbanks. What happens at Wild Tell me more about the live What types of food will Things Safari? and silent auctions. you feature? Wild Things Safari boasts fabulous The Wild Things Safari auctions are The chefs at Riverbanks Catering have food, live entertainment, silent and dynamic shopping experiences, prepared a wonderfully exotic and live auctions and an abundance of fun featuring more than 40 one-of-a-kind delicious menu to satisfy a variety of in the unusual surroundings of the Zoo. items, opportunities and packages, all of tastes. A sampling from this year's Guests are issued a “passport” designed which are exclusive to Riverbanks and menu includes bourbon glazed rib eye to guide them through the wilds of sold to the highest bidders. Imagine steaks, curry roasted leg of lamb and Riverbanks where they discover exotic entertaining your guests at a private roasted swordfish with orange sauce. and themed food stations, swing to the party in the Birdhouse with tuxedo-clad Sweet treats include dazzling pastries beat of the music, bid on rare auction penguins as your hosts. Or envision your and a white and dark chocolate items and enjoy cool libations. At the office walls adorned with original fountain. Quench your thirst at one conclusion of the evening, guests artwork painted by zoo animals. Can of several specialty bars featuring receive a complimentary, special you picture a backyard makeover under spirits, beer, wines, soft drinks, edition poster, signed and numbered the creative direction of a Riverbanks cordials and coffee. by the artist. horticulturist? These are just a few examples of the unusual and extravagant The 2005 Safari theme, A Caravan What should I wear? items that are available at the auctions. through Ancient Egypt, reflects the Guests are encouraged to come adorned unique connection between the in their best “Ancient Egyptian” attire. ancient Egyptians and baboons. “Safari” or casual wear also is suitable. According to historical accounts, the pharaohs and citizens of ancient Egypt How much does it cost? bestowed awe and admiration upon Individual tickets are $75 for baboons, believing they were sacred Riverbanks Society members and $85 and mystical creatures. Based on for nonmembers. Ticket price includes Riverbanks' current need to restore all food, beverages and entertainment. the baboon exhibit, this historic relationship is a perfect tie-in. Sponsorship opportunities, including tickets and name recognition, begin at $1,500. Call 803.779.8717 x1115 for Who is invited? sponsorship information. Anyone over age 21 is invited to the Safari. You do not have to be a Riverbanks Society member to purchase a ticket.
4 How do I purchase tickets? Order tickets by phone weekdays Order Your Tickets Today! between 8:30am and 5:00pm by calling Limited Number Available 803.779.8717 x1239; order online at www.riverbanks.org; or order by mail Name______(see the ticket order form to the right). Society Member ID (not required)______Tickets also are available at the Zoo Address______and Garden gates daily. Please consider your ticket purchase a donation, as City, State, Zip______there will be no rain dates or refunds. Daytime phone number______Email______How will my donation Number of Tickets* Price Total be used? _____ member X $75.00 ______Proceeds received from ticket sales, donations, auction items and _____ nonmember X $85.00 ______sponsorships will be used to restore _____ unable to attend - Please accept the enclosed donation of ______one of the Zoo's oldest, most popular Total Enclosed $______habitats, the baboon exhibit. * A late fee of $5 will be added to each ticket purchased after September 26. A portion of each ticket is tax-deductible. Tickets include food, drinks and entertainment for the evening. Order online: www.riverbanks.org Order in Person: Riverbanks admission gate Order by Phone: 803.779.8717 x1239 Order by Mail: ____Check enclosed – payable to Riverbanks Society ____Please charge tickets to: ___VISA ___ MC ___AMEX ___Discover Card number______Exp. Date______Name on Card:______Signature:______Credit Card billing address (if different from mailing address) ______Mail to: Wild Things Safari, PO Box 1060, Columbia, SC 29202-1060
5 Plan Your Visit
don’t miss wildlife in action! New Garden Blooms NEW Animal Presentation Schedule 10:30am - Sea Lion Feeding 11:00am - Penguin Feeding Presentation 11:30am - NEW Gorilla Presentation 12:30pm - Aquarium Feeding Demonstration 1:30pm - Bird Flight Demonstration 3:00pm - Sea Lion Training Demonstration 3:30pm - Penguin Feeding Presentation
Fall is the perfect time to visit the Botanical Garden. Cooler weather brings another round of gorgeous rose blooms in the Old Rose Garden. Masses of bright yellow goldenrod also add a stunning complement to nature’s revitalized displays. Marsupial Magic
mark your calendars
October 1 Wild Things Safari October 14-16, 21-23 & 27-30 Boo at the Zoo If marsupials make your heart melt, swing by the Riverbanks Conservation Outpost to catch a glimpse of November 5 the Matschie’s tree kangaroo joey now investigating its Fall Bulb Sale new environment. For more warm fuzzies, stroll on over to Koala Knockabout and look around the outdoor November 2–December 30 wallaby exhibit for the new Parma wallaby joey, also (Closed December 24 & 25) exploring its new surroundings. Lights Before Christmas
6 3-D adventure theater now showing
SHOW TIMES ARE POSTED AT TICKET BOOTHS AND THE THEATER
7 In The Know
By – Ed Diebold Director of Animal Collections
New Pair of Fishing Cats Formed Riverbanks will soon exhibit once again a pair of fishing cats at the Conservation Outpost. The Zoo last had a pair of fishing cats in February 2003 when two 4-month-old siblings came from the Nashville Zoo. The littermates had been born in captivity in Thailand and imported into the United States to introduce valuable new genetic material into the North American fishing cat population. Working with the coordinator of the American Zoo & Aquarium Association’s Species Survival Plan (SSP) for fishing cats, Riverbanks loaned one of the two males to the Cincinnati Zoo. Subsequently, in March 2005, Riverbanks received a 2-year-old female, on loan from the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago. As I write this update, the new female has been cleared from routine quarantine and moved into the holding areas next to her prospective mate. A gradual introduction process is now underway, and if all goes according to plan, the new pair will be on exhibit by the next time you visit. Stop by the Conservation Outpost to check them out! Hippo Populations on the Decline Additional Crane Species to Debut at Riverbanks According to John Davis, Riverbanks’ Curator of East African crowned cranes have been a part of the Mammals and North American Regional Studbook collection at Riverbanks for many years. Most recently Keeper for the Common Hippo, in 1994 the common they have been residing in the African bird yard next hippopotamus was described as widespread and to the outdoor gorilla exhibit and across from the secure with an estimated population of at least elephants. Crowned cranes are beautiful birds that 160,000 animals. Without a doubt, the hippo is one stand over 3 feet tall, can weigh over 8 pounds, and of Africa's most familiar large mammals, typically flaunt an attractive, white and red cheek patch along found wallowing in social groups in wetlands, with a gaudy crest of feathers on top of their heads. rivers and lakes across sub-Saharan Africa. Now a new crane will enhance the African bird Unfortunately over the last decade, there have been yard. Riverbanks recently acquired a 5-year-old, substantial population declines in several key range parent-reared, male wattled crane from the St. countries. Hippo populations have been decimated as Catherine’s Island Wildlife Conservation Center. a result of unregulated hunting for bushmeat and for Wattled cranes are truly spectacular birds that stand ivory (found in the hippo's canine teeth). International over five feet tall and can weigh nearly 20 pounds. conservation groups are gearing up to petition for a Endemic to Ethiopia, central and southern Africa, change in the species’ official conservation status these towering birds have solid white necks and that would hopefully provide the protection needed pendulous, feathered wattles (folds of skin) that dangle to halt the decline. from both sides of their chin. The species is managed by an SSP, and we will work closely with the SSP Until the next time … Coordinator to identify a mate for this bird in the near future. The male crane should arrive at Riverbanks in the next several months and will be on the exhibit in the African bird yard by summer’s end.
8 AllAll WildWild CreaCreaturestures needneed WildWild Parents!Parents!
Look whooo needs a special treat this Halloween
Spectacled Owl Rodrigues Fruit Bat
Cape Cobra Giant Spider Lily
Just $35 can help care for one of these creepy creatures.
Kids can care for critters, too! Students, scouts and other young explorers can participate in the Classroom Critter sponsorship project in support of elephants, giraffes, penguins and rattlesnakes. Find out howl you can become a Wild Parent or Classroom Critter sponsor. Visit us online at www.riverbanks.org or call 803.779.8717 x1239.
9 enrichment, enrichment, enrichment!
The next Enrichment Encounter will be held Sunday, September 18. Don’t miss this opportunity to watch the animals on their special day.
1:00pm – Watch an octopus interact with Mr. Potato Head 1:30pm – Discover the radiated tortoises’ favorite treats 2:00pm – See the American alligator get a special goody 3:30pm – Observe the lions as they stalk unusual prey
sponsor a ZooTeen, connect with the community
In the last issue of Riverbanks, we introduced you to our award-winning ZooTeens program. Now you can help us expand the program to incorporate more teens in the community and the hundreds of special needs learners they reach each year. A charitable donation of just $500 can cover the costs for a ZooTeen to work one summer. Additional levels of sponsorship are available to provide even more opportunities for these budding community leaders.
To learn more about ZooTeens and how to become a sponsor, please visit the ZooTeens’ Web page at www.riverbanks.org/s04education/zooteens.shtml or call 803.779.8717 x1106.
10 See one of the most captivating performances of them all… Disney's Beauty and the Beast September 9– October 9, 2005 Town Theatre, 1012 Sumter St, Columbia, SC
The "tale as old as time" will captivate your hearts as Belle, the Beast, and all the enchanted objects sing and dance through this magical classic.
Storyteller: Shannon Willis Scruggs Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Tim Rice Based on the book by Linda Woolverto
Curtain: 8pm for all show dates except Saturdays and Sundays. Saturday and Sunday performances begin at 3pm. Tickets: adults–$20, seniors over 65/active military/full-time college students–$17, youth under 18–$12 Sponsored by: BellSouth Real Yellow Pages The Law Offices of Desa Ballard Lexington Medical Center South Carolina Farm Bureau Insurance
Call 803.799.2510 for more information.
Library wish list
iverbanks staff members have included the following books on their wish lists for the Library Wish Fund. R (All the books needed by the Zoo & Garden are not shown here. For a complete listing, call the number below.)
Landscape Plants for Subtropical Climates $16 Keeping & Breeding Leaf-tailed Geckoes $45 Art of Being a Lion $18 Endemic Cichlids of Madagascar $50 How to Write & Illustrate a Scientific Paper $24 Guide to the Reptiles of Pakistan $50 Ecology of the Planted Aquarium $25 Amphibians & Reptiles of Malaysia $65 Hippeastrum, the Gardener’s Amaryllis $25 Parasitic Diseases of Wild Mammals $90 Continuous Bloom $29 Anatomy of Reptiles $100 Conservation Biology $30 Birds of Venezuela $110 Life at the Zoo $30 Physicians Desk Reference, 2005 $100 Koala Browse Plantation Guide $35 Restoration of Aquatic Systems $130 Tropical & Subtropical Plants $35 Radiology of Rodents, Rabbits & Ferrets $140 Veterinary Anesthesia Drug Reference $43 Birds of the World, Volume 10 $185 Encyclopedia of Falconry $45 Cephalopods: Ecology & Fisheries $190 Color Encyclopedia of Cape Bulbs $45 Manual of Diagnostic Tests & Vaccines $190
To donate, or for a complete list of books available for sponsorship, please contact the Riverbanks Society Office at 803.779.8717 x1240 or x1111, or email us at [email protected]. Help make a wish come true! 11 delight in the garden
Fall for the Autumn Garden
Helianthus angustifolius The native swamp sunflower is a greeting card to the coming winter. Bright and sunny yellow flowers tell the world that spring isn’t the only season for flowers.
With cooler weather on the horizon, it’s time for round two of gardening in Photographs courtesy of the South. Many Southern gardeners Andy Cabe, Curator of Horticulture tend to wilt along with their plants in the heat of July and August. Anticipation of lower temperatures, however, is the perfect incentive to get back out in your garden to plant and primp.
Fall is a great time to plant perennials. The still warm temperatures allow the plants to take root and coast through the winter. The plants then develop a Muhlenbergia capillaris stronger root system and are better This grass is one of the most popular prepared for the hot weather. and recurrent grasses in the Garden. Each fall this plain-Jane grass erupts Solidago rugosa ‘Fireworks’ An added benefit of autumn: into a pink afro of sorts. Muhly Riverbanks Botanical Garden comes to grass is not only a fall beauty, but Often confused with ragweed, this it also provides the material for innocuous perennial is a powerful life again. Many plants put on their best the sweet grass baskets woven addition to the fall garden. show this time of year. Join us on a in the low country. Goldenrod is truly a herald of fall pictorial tour of great fall plants. The with its bold mass of yellow. best view, as always, is in the Garden. Look for this mass of color in the Drop by and stay awhile. Old Rose Garden. 12 Salvia madrensis ‘Red Necked Girl’ Chrysanthemum ‘Virginia’s Sunshine’ Aster oblongifolius ‘Raydon’s Favorite’ Of the hundreds of salvias out there, Forget about the potted mums at the Most of the 600 or so asters flower in many of them flower late in the season grocery store. Plant garden mums the fall, therefore, this is a great group and add color to the fall landscape. and you will have a blast of color of plants to add for fall color. ‘Raydon’s These two examples of fall-flowering each fall with little effort. Garden Favorite’ is also one of our favorites, salvia have the added benefit of good mums are trouble free and will but there are many others throughout foliage throughout the summer. Salvia form masses in your garden. the garden. Fanny’s aster is another involucrata has rosy-tinged stems ‘Miss Gloria’s Thanksgiving’ is great blue shade and flowers very late. which burst forth with hot pink flowers a blast of hot pink to brighten Woods aster will brighten up a shady that go until frost. Salvia madrensis even the bleakest fall day. spot in your garden. ‘Red Necked Girl’ has large, deeply Chrysanthemum ‘Virginia Sunrise’ textured leaves with burgundy stems. tones it down with pale yellow The extra-long spikes of pale yellow flowers fitting to the season. Some flowers appear just when you think this additional mums to look for include: plant won’t do anything! Many other ‘Ryan’s Pink’, ‘Country Girl’, salvias are great for the fall garden, too. and button yellow.
Senna corymbosa These small shrubs produce an abundance of butter yellow flowers in September and continue through October. Another great senna is bicapsularis, which has larger flowers with a deeper gold color. Both are bright lights for fall.
Amsonia hubrichtii Although pictured here in spring, this is truly a three season plant. Spring gives us pale blue flowers, while summer brings soft textured leaves that you can’t help but touch. Fall produces a big surprise. While few perennials have fall color, even fewer flaunt their color like Amsonia. The soft leaves turn a Old Roses golden yellow that rivals any maple Fall is a great time to view old roses. Cooler weather forces these tough in New England. plants to put on another show for us in the Old Rose Garden. 13 Education adventures
Our award-winning education programs are a great way to learn more about the fascinating wildlife at Riverbanks Zoo & Garden! All programs are $7 per person for Riverbanks Society members and $13 per person for nonmembers, except programs for ages 2–4 where one adult is required to attend with each child at no extra charge, or unless otherwise noted. Programs for children ages 2–4 are 45 minutes long and include: arts and crafts, story time, games, live animal encounters and Zoo walks. As always, we are interested in your comments and suggestions and invite you to call the Education Department at 803.779.8717 x1400, 9am to 4:30pm Tuesday through Friday. A registration form is available below or register online at www.riverbanks.org. We look forward to seeing you at Riverbanks! ZOOVenture Programs All Wrapped Up (2–6 years old) Gator Tales (2– 4 years old) Pony Care 101 (8–12 years old) Join us for an investigation of scales, fur, slime, Join us as we learn more about this Join us at the Farm to meet our newest quills and more! amazing reptile! additions: ponies. If you want to know more about basic pony care, including grooming Bats (5–6 years old) and feeding, then this is the class for you! Find out all about the only mammal that flies! Snakes (2– 4 years old) Discover the wonders of these slithering creatures. Spiders (2– 4 years old) Discover the secrets of these eight-legged wonders! Giraffes (2– 4 years old) Imagine being 17 feet tall! Come learn about these “giants.” Hairs To You! (2– 4 years old) Call of the Wild (2– 4 years old) What do all mammals have in common? Hair, Wild animals are not pets! Learn about what of course. From prickly to soft, meet some kinds of animals have been domesticated and mammals up close. which ones belong in the wild (or in a zoo). Incredible Eggs (3– 4 years old) Teacher Safari Down on the Farm (3– 4 years old) Have you ever wondered what bird lays the Join us at Riverbanks Zoo on Friday, Learn all about farm animals and visit the largest egg? Discover the secrets of nest September 9, for our Teacher Safari! This will Riverbanks Farm. building and more during this class. be an opportunity for teachers and student teachers to experience what it’s like to spend Lions (2– 4 years old) the night at the Zoo. Participants will also Come join our pride for a roarin’ good time learn about the resources available for and learn about this amazing cat. curriculum development. The Safari starts at 6:30pm and lasts until 9:00am the next morning. Please eat dinner before you arrive. A light snack and continental breakfast will be provided. Who: Teachers and student teachers across the Midlands (30 maximum) What: Teacher Safari When: Friday, September 9, 2005 Where: Riverbanks Zoo & Garden Family on Safari-Overnight Camp (families) How: Call the Education Department to Experience the zoo that few get to see, the register at 803.779.8717 x1140 or Zoo at night! Riverbanks staffers are your email [email protected] guides on an unforgettable night of games, Meet and Greet (2– 4 years old) Cost: $35 per participant, includes a activities and behind-the-scenes tours. Toddlers will enjoy an introduction to COOL Glow-in-the-dark T-shirt Families should bring their own sleeping gear, wildlife while meeting live animals up close. that says, “I Survived the Night tents and sense of adventure. Members - Each month will feature a different theme. at Riverbanks” $35/person, nonmembers - $40/person. Price September: Smooth or Scaly? (Please note: includes light snack and continental breakfast the same class is repeated throughout the month.) Flamingos (2– 4 years old) Join us as we discover the fabulous Mega Mommies (2– 4 years old) flamingos that make their home at Which animal mom gives birth to the largest Riverbanks Zoo & Garden. baby? Learn all about really big animal mommies in this class. Night Creatures (2– 4 years old) Discover the world of nocturnal animals.
14 garden adventures
Garden Education Programs (All classes are held on Saturdays)
Composting Tree Walk Winter Vegetables September 10, 10am-noon October 1, 10am-noon October 22, 10am-noon This class, presented by Clemson Extension Learn to identify trees by their leaves, structure Grow a variety of vegetables all winter long. Urban Horticulture Center, will get you started and bark. This hands-on class will guide We will discuss starting seeds and transplants, on the right path to turning your "trash" into participants through the woodlands as well as ornamental vegetables in the garden. treasure. Learn basic composting techniques, surrounding the Botanical Garden to point out $15 members, $21 nonmembers bin setup and how to produce rich, loamy various trees and their identifying compost for your garden. characteristics. This is a great class to learn Pumpkin Painting (ages 5– 8) $7 members, $13 nonmembers more about South Carolina's native trees. October 29, 10-11am $15 members, $21 nonmembers Children will receive a small pumpkin to paint and decorate for Halloween at this ghoulishly Build Your Own Scarecrow (ages 6 –9) fun class! All supplies provided. Dress for October 8, 10-11am painting! $10 members, $16 nonmembers Kids will love expressing their creativity as they build a scarecrow to take home. Parents are encouraged to participate, and children should bring old clothes or hats that can be used for the scarecrows. $10 child, $16 nonmembers
Ornamental Grasses September 17, 10-11am This is the time of year for ornamental grasses to shine. Join us as we walk through the Garden and point out various grasses that are reaching their peak. Learn how grasses can be Fall Decorating with Natural Materials incorporated into the landscape to add softness November 5, 10am-noon and texture. Create floral arrangements, garlands, wreaths $7 members, $13 nonmembers and more with berries, vines and greenery from the garden. Everyone will take something The Art of Container Planting home. $15 members, $21 nonmembers October 8, 10am-noon Containers are a great way to add color and Forcing Bulbs to Bloom beauty to your patio or garden during the November 12, 10-11am winter months. Discover different plant Produce gorgeous flowers for the holiday combinations that can create a striking season by forcing bulbs, such as paper whites, container, as well as tips on keeping containers amaryllis and more, to bloom indoors. These looking great all season. Presented by make great gifts or centerpieces for the Rebekah's Garden. holidays. Learn the tips to get those perfect $15 member, $21 nonmembers blooms at your home. $7 members $13 nonmembers Vines and Climbers for the Garden Perfect Pruning September 24, 10am-noon October 15, 10am-noon Explore this group of plants to add a different This class examines the why, when and how of dimension to your garden. Learn about vines grooming trees and shrubs. Fall is a great time and climbers that can complement an arbor, to get those woody plants in shape, so learn fence or wall in your backyard. Discover the principles and techniques of effective which of these plants is evergreen and how pruning to do it the right way. The various diverse their flowers can be. tools used for pruning also will be covered. $15 member, $21 nonmember $15 members, $21 nonmembers Backyard Wildlife Habitats (7–10 years old) September 24, 10-11:30am Children will learn the requirements for turning their backyard into a habitat for a variety of For more information on any wildlife. The class will cover the importance of of the classes, or to register, visit our different plants for food and shelter and will demonstrate ways kids can create a wildlife Web site at www.riverbanks.org habitat in their own yard. or call 803.779.8717 x1799. $10 members, $16 nonmembers
15 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10:00 Meet and Greet 10:00 Giraffes 10:00 Giraffes 2 years old 2 years old 2 years old 11:00 Lions 12:00 Giraffes 11:00 Lions 3-4 years old 3-4 years old 3-4 years old September 2005 10:00 Composting 6:30pm Teacher Safari 7:00pm Family on Safari
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 10:00 Flamingos 10:00 Lions 10:00 Flamingos 3-4 years old 2 years old 2 years old 12:00 Lions 11:00 Flamingos 3-4 years old 3-4 years old 12:00 All Wrapped Up 5-6 years old 10:00 Ornamental Grasses
18 19 20 21 22 23 8:30-10:00 Pony Care 101 24 10:00 Meet and Greet 10:00 Gator Tales 8-12 years old 2 years old 2 years old 10:00 Gator Tales 11:00 Lions 12:00 Gator Tales 2 years old 3-4 years old 3-4 years old 11:00 Gator Tales 3-4 years old 10:00 Backyard Wildlife 7-10 years old 10:00 Vines & Climbers
25 26 27 28 29 30 October 1 10:00 Gator Tales 10:00 All Wrapped Up 10:00 Tree Walk 3-4 years old 2 years old 12:00 All Wrapped Up 3-4 years old
All Zoo programs are printed in Black and Garden programs are Green.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 2 3 4 5 6 7 10:00 Night Creatures 8 10:00 Meet and Greet 10:00 Snakes 2 years old 2 years old 2 years old 11:00 Snakes 11:00 Night Creatures 12:00 Snakes 3-4 years old October 2005 3-4 years old 3-4 years old 12:00 Bats 5-6 years old 10:00 Composting 10:00 Build A Scarecrow 6-9 years old 10:00 Container Planting 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 10:00 Down on the Farm 10:00 Spiders 10:00 Down on the Farm 3-4 years old 2 years old 2 years old 12:00 Spiders 11:00 Spiders 3-4 years old 3-4 years old 10:00 Perfect Pruning
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 10:00 Meet and Greet 10:00 Snakes 10:00 Spiders 2 years old 2 years old 2 years old 11:00 Night Creatures 12:00 Snakes 11:00 Snakes 3-4 years old 3-4 years old 3-4 years old 10:00 Winter Vegetables
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 10:00 Down on the Farm 10:00 Spiders 10:00 Pumpkin Painting 3-4 years old 2 years old 5-8 years old 12:00 Spiders 3-4 years old November 5 10:00 Forcing Bulbs
16 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 10:00 Meet and Greet 10:00 Mega Mommies 10:00 Mega Mommies 2 years old 2 years old 2 years old 11:00 Incredible Eggs 12:00 Mega Mommies 11:00 Mega Mommies November 2005 3-4 years old 3-4 years old 3-4 years old 12:00 Call of the Wild 3-4 years old 10:00 Composting
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10:00 Hairs to You 10:00 Call of the Wild 8:30 Pony Care 101 3-4 years old 2 years old 8-12 years old 12:00 Call of the Wild 10:00 Hairs to You 3-4 years old 2 years old 11:00 Hairs to You 3-4 years old
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 10:00 Meet and Greet 2 years old 11:00 Incredible Eggs 3-4 years old
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Class Registration Cancellations and Refunds f Preregistration is required for all activities. f Written cancellation must be received at least two f Please complete the registration form. weeks before the scheduled program date in order to f No registrations will be accepted by phone. receive a refund or reschedule your reservation. f Register early. Space is limited. f No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less f than two weeks before the program date. Upon receipt of registration and payment, a f confirmation will be mailed. Riverbanks reserves the right to cancel or reschedule f any activity. If an activity is filled, your check will be returned. f A full refund will be issued if Riverbanks cancels any activity.
Applications are also available on our Web site: www.riverbanks.org
EDUCATION PROGRAM REGISTRATION FORM GARDEN PROGRAM REGISTRATION FORM ______Parent/Registrant’s Name Member # Parent/Registrant’s Name Member # ______Name of Program Participant Age Name of Program Participant Age ______Street Address Street Address ______City/State/Zip City/State/Zip ______Email______Email______Daytime Phone______Evening Phone______Daytime Phone______Evening Phone______Program(s) Date Time Fee Program(s) Date Time Fee ______Please make checks payable to Riverbanks Zoo & Garden. Please make checks payable to Riverbanks Zoo & Garden. Mail completed form and payment to: Mail completed form and payment to: Riverbanks Zoo & Garden Riverbanks Zoo & Garden Attn: Education Department Attn: Garden Education Classes PO Box 1060 PO Box 1060 Columbia, SC 29202-1060 Columbia, SC 29202-1060
17 True at Came Riverba am nks Dre Riverbanks was one of 14 zoos nationally to Zo A participate in international Dreamnight at the Zoo o
When the kids began arriving at Riverbanks Zoo after international movement, bringing the total number of the gates had already closed for the day, no one looked international participating zoos to 80, which together worried. The children and parents who waited for the served more than 20,000 sick children and their clock to chime six o’clock knew that they held golden families across the world last year. tickets—or tickets that might as well have been golden, “One of the technicians on our veterinary staff, Jeanna as far as they were concerned. Molchan, came back from an international conference this past year and was so excited about the Dreamnight event that she took the initiative to make it happen at Riverbanks. Her excitement was contagious,” said Kim Benson, Riverbanks Zoo’s director of human resources and a key person who helped pull the event together.
Inside the gates were over 150 Riverbanks volunteers and employees who’d volunteered their Friday evening to give more than 200 children from Palmetto Richland Children’s Hospital and their families a special “What was so incredible was that the year’s fiscal Dreamnight at the Zoo. budget had already been put together, but our staff and “On an ordinary Saturday, it’s not unusual to see volunteers wanted to put on Dreamnight so badly for 6,000 guests come through our gates. We’re 100 Palmetto Richland Children’s Hospital that we all percent handicapped accessible, but the crowds can pitched in the time and resources to make it happen,” still keep sick kids away,” said Satch Krantz, Riverbanks’ said Benson. executive director. “Many of these kids have been in Five hundred people attended the June 3 event and out of hospitals their entire lives, and getting out from 6 to 9pm, all of whom were patients at Children’s like this with the help of their support staff and families Hospital and had received special invitations from in addition to our staff and volunteers gives them a once the Hospital. in a lifetime experience.” “Our goal was to make each child feel like a star on What began ten years ago in Europe at the that special night,” said Diane Bagnal-Moody, Netherlands’ Rotterdam Zoo has spread across the communications and special programs coordinator for world. “Rotterdam looked around at their community Children’s Hospital. “Some of these children don’t get to and saw a need to give chronically ill and disabled visit the Zoo and other local attractions often, so this children a special night at the Zoo. As it turns out, they was a special treat.” weren’t alone,” Krantz said. Kids received the red carpet treatment when they The first Dreamnight at the Zoo began with a few arrived, each one individually greeted by dozens of hundred kids at one zoo. In 2005, Riverbanks signed on clapping volunteers, a royal princess, magicians and to be one of 14 zoos in the United States to join the news cameras that made them feel like superstars. In 18 addition to free admission, all the Zoo’s special Dreamnight at the Zoo is always held the first Friday attractions like giraffe feeding and carousel rides were evening in June, and staff and volunteers at Riverbanks free as well. Food, dancers and friendly hugs from their are already eagerly planning for 2006. People interested favorite mascots rounded off the evening; and as the in helping to make the 2006 Dreamnight a success can children left, they received a special gift bag complete volunteer their time and services or make a donation. with a keepsake star, zoo animal puzzle, stickers, To learn more, please call 803.779.8717. candy, star beads and a button that read, “A Dream For parents who believe their children may qualify for Came True at Riverbanks Zoo.” tickets to Dreamnight 2006, only a child’s doctor or Many of the kids who attended were extra busy that Palmetto Richland Children’s Hospital, and not the Zoo, weekend because, coincidentally, Dreamnight at the can issue invitations. Read more about Dreamnight at Zoo kicked off Palmetto Richland Children’s Hospital’s the Zoo’s international following by visiting annual Children’s Miracle Network Broadcast on www.dreamnightatthezoo.nl Saturday at WIS Television Studios. WIS TV personalities, CMN sponsors, Children’s Hospital physicians, nurses and staff and families came together to raise $26,000 for Children’s Hospital during the broadcast.
Mission Statement
It is our mission to foster appreciation and concern for all living things. We are dedicated to providing: ◆ the highest standards of care for our animal and plant collections. ◆ a diverse educational and high-quality recreational experience for all Riverbanks visitors. ◆ all the resources at our disposal for the conservation of the earth’s flora and fauna.
19 Hopelessly Immersed in White
By – Scott Pfaff Curator of Herpetology
Whether you’re a genuine news junkie or an environments. If you are a crocodilian, being white is occasional headline catcher, you probably noticed that perilous, so it has become rare. Riverbanks recently received significant media coverage Adult alligators, being very large top-of-the-food-chain regarding a rare reptile. The Zoo has been temporarily predators, have few enemies. Juveniles, on the other housing a juvenile “white” alligator that was confiscated hand, are threatened by a host of predators. Juvenile by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. alligators are normally black with a pattern of gold or Providing care for confiscated wildlife is something that white bands crossing the body and tail. This cryptic zoos are frequently asked to do by the United States coloration serves as effective camouflage while the young Fish and Wildlife Service, state wildlife agencies and gators hide in aquatic vegetation. White individuals local authorities. Riverbanks has incorporated a number would stick out like the proverbial sore thumb. Herons, of critically endangered species into our living egrets, raccoons and other predators would quickly collections, such as false gharial crocodiles and eliminate these animals from the gene pool, and they radiated tortoises, which were originally confiscated would never have the opportunity to grow to be large, by law enforcement agencies. relatively invulnerable adults. Why did this alligator, a common species whose total Being white has another important disadvantage. population now numbers in the millions, receive such Alligators, like all reptiles, are ectothemic; they don’t media attention? Simply because the little alligator produce their own body heat but absorb it from the displayed a genetic color abnormality—it is white, or to environment, mostly by basking in the sun. Adult be more technical, leucistic. This condition is not to be alligators, having little need for protective camouflage, confused with being albino. Albinism is a condition in lose the juvenile coloration and become all black. Black, which an animal lacks normal skin pigmentation. as we all know, is the best color for absorbing heat. This Capillaries carrying blood can be seen in the skin giving is a very important trait for alligators. the animal’s skin and eyes a pinkish hue. Leucistic Most crocodilians are tropical animals, but alligators animals, in contrast, have white skin and normal colored are temperate. They live further north and are exposed to eyes. Generally, leucistic animals are not totally white but cooler temperatures than any other crocs, especially in show patches of normal color. The little alligator in the winter months. So it is vital that alligators have the question has a patch of normal black coloration on the ability to elevate their core body temperature by basking. top of his head. Having a black skin allows them to do this very Obviously, there are wild alligators in South Carolina efficiently. A white skin, reflecting heat from the sun, that carry the recessive gene responsible for the leucistic would be a significant disadvantage, and again, perilous. trait. In theory, if a male and a female alligator both While humans may find white alligators interesting, carrying this gene mate, approximately 25% of their they are little more than a curiosity and not important to offspring should be leucistic. the wild alligator populations. Being white is a serious, Why then do we not see more juvenile white alligators eventually fatal, disadvantage to an alligator, and that is or even large, conspicuous white adults? The answer is the reason leucistic gators will continue to be an simple: white stands out–especially in semi-tropical uncommon sight. 20 Take a Seat at Riverbanks... Sponsor a Rocker
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21 Riverbanks Fall Bulb Sale
Saturday, November 5, 9am to 2pm Botanical Garden Visitors Center On the Terrace
DAFFODILS Check out this special selection of daffodils. These are some of our top choices – great for the Brighten up your garden South Carolina climate! with Riverbanks’ finest 10 bulbs/bag selection of spring bulbs! Narcissus ‘Jack Snipe’ Medium-sized white flowers with Complete and return the recurved white petals and a yellow cup. order form today, and you’ll (Mid-season, 8–10”) $6.00 have first choice on these premium bulbs. Shipping costs are an additional Narcissus ‘Gigantic Star’ 10% of the total order or a A yellow daffodil that has gigantic (hence the name) flowers. Very fragrant. minimum charge of $5 and a (Early, 18–24”) $5.00 maximum of $25, but you can save money, packaging and time by planning to pick up Narcissus ‘Orangery’ your advance order on Unusual looking daffodil. Creamy yellow petals with a split orange cup the day of the sale. that lays flat against the petals. Large Your order will be ready flowers. (Mid-season, 16”) $6.00 and waiting for you! Of course, there will also be Narcissus ‘Slim Whitman’ bulbs available on the day of Creamy white petals with a large, the sale if you prefer to do slightly ruffled yellow-orange cup. (Mid-season, 16–18”) $5.00 your shopping in person. For more information, contact Melodie Leach at 803.779.8717 x1129 or Narcissus ‘Spellbinder’ Yellow trumpet-type daffodil. [email protected] Trumpet turns white after flower opens. (Mid-season, 16–18”) $5.00
22 Narcissus ‘Tahiti’ Tulipa ‘Kees Neeli’ Wild-looking daffodil with multiple Blood red flowers with yellow-orange layers of soft yellow petals. Orange edging. A definite conversation piece. segments in the middle. Very showy. $4.00 (Late, 14–16”) $5.00
Narcissus ‘Peeping Tom’ Tulipa ‘Negrita’ Extremely long lasting yellow daffodil. Purple blooms that are great when Long, slender trumpet that flares at the combined with other colors. end. Recurved petals. (Mid-season, 14–16”) $5.00 (Mid-season, 14–16”) $7.00
Narcissus ‘Hillstar’ Tulipa ‘Ballade’ Jonquill type with yellow petals and a Reddish magenta flower edged in white halo surrounding ivory white white. Yellow base. (Late, 18–26”) cups. 2-3 flowers per stem. $5.00 (Mid-season, 14–16”) $9.00
Narcissus ‘Accent’ Tulipa ‘Madame Lefeber’ Pure white petals with a large pink Fiery red flower. A true show stopper cup. You’ve got to love a pink daffodil. in the garden. Also known as (Mid-season, 14–16”) $6.00 ‘Red Emperor’. (Early, 16–18”) $4.00
TULIPS Even though they are annuals in the South, tulips are a SPECIES TULIPS sure sign that spring is on its way. These varieties are Perennial tulips? Yes, it’s true. These varieties will certain to brighten up your garden. 10 bulbs/bag bring joy to your garden year after year. 20 bulbs/bag
Tulipa ‘Shirley’ Tulipa clusiana ‘Cynthia’ Ivory white with small purple edge Mid-season bloom. and pale purple spotting. Red petals with chartreuse edges. (Mid-season, 16–18”) $4.00 Purple base. (8–10") $5.00
Tulipa ‘Heart’s Delight’ Tulipa clusiana var. chrysantha Red exterior, edged in pale rose. Red exterior, bright yellow interior. Interior is pale rose. Golden yellow (8–10") $5.00 base. Interesting mottled leaves. (Early, 8”) $5.00
Tulipa ‘Golden Apeldoorn’ Tulipa ‘Lady Jane’ Golden-yellow flower with a black Petals are red with a white edge. interior base. Flower opens to a white interior. (Mid-season, 18–20”) $4.00 One of last year’s best sellers. (8–10") $10.00
23 CRINUMS Nectaroscordum siculum ssp. bulgaricum An old-time treasure in the Southern garden. One Many pendulous, greenish white florets of the most durable & reliable bulbs you will ever on each flower stalk. Blooms in late find. 1 bulb/ bag spring. Great cut flower. Often referred to as Allium siculum. Crinum ‘Powellii’ 10 bulbs/bag–$4.00 Pink trumpet-shaped flowers. Great beginner crinum. $8.00 Crocus ‘Flower Record’ Large-flowered crocus about 6” tall. Flowers in late winter. Great for mass planting. Crinum ‘Summer Nocturne’ 20 bulbs/bag–$4.00 Compact, clump forming Crinum with cream colored flowers and lavender tips. Fragrant. Rapidly offsets. $20.00 Arum italicum Green and white variegated foliage in Crinum ‘Elizabeth Traub’ winter, followed by a flower and clusters Robust plant with flower scapes up to of red berries borne on a single stalk. 4’ tall. Dark rose-pink flowers with Great for shade! white throats. 10 bulbs–$8.00 $20.00
Hyacinthus ‘Fondant’ Crinum ‘Regina’s Disco Lounge’ Large pink flower. Extremely fragrant. White flowers with light blush-pink (Mid-season, 10”) stripe down the center of each petal. 10 bulbs–$6.00 A Riverbanks classic! $25.00
Hyacinthus ‘Blue Jacket’ Large dark blue flower with purple striping. Extremely fragrant. (Mid-season, 10”) 10 bulbs–$6.00 MISCELLANEOUS BULBS These bulbs are some of our favorites at Riverbanks.
Scilla peruviana Tritellia ‘Queen Fabiola’ Blooms in spring with a sapphire blue, Blue bell-like flowers appear in late baseball-sized, 18” tall flower. spring. Needs good summer drainage. Space 12” apart. Great cut flowers. (18–24”) 3 bulbs/bag–$10.00 20 bulbs/bag–$4.00
Allium schubertii Leucojum aestivum Vollyball-sized globe that has a Pendulous white flowers in mid-spring. rose/purple flower. Makes a great dried Great for naturalizing or planting flower. Try spray painting the dried en masse. Will take light shade. (15”) flower for decoration! (12”) 10 bulbs/bag–$5.00 3 bulbs/bag–$4.00
24 ORDER FORM – RIVERBANKS FALL BULB SALE – NOVEMBER 5, 2005 Name______Shipping Address______Pick up Nov 5 ❏ ______Pick up Nov 10 ❏ ______Have order shipped ❏ Daytime Telephone Number______
DAFFODILS # Bulbs per bag Price per bag # Bags Total Narcissus ‘Jack Snipe’ 10 6.00 Narcissus ‘Gigantic Star’ 10 5.00 Narcissus ‘Orangery’ 10 6.00 Narcissus ‘Slim Whitman’ 10 5.00 Narcissus ‘Spellbinder’ 10 5.00 Narcissus ‘Tahiti’ 10 5.00 Narcissus ‘Peeping Tom’ 10 7.00 Narcissus ‘Hillstar’ 10 9.00 Narcissus ‘Accent’ 10 6.00 TULIPS Tulipa ‘Shirley’ 10 4.00 Tulipa ‘Heart’s Delight’ 10 5.00 Tulipa ‘Golden Apeldoorn’ 10 4.00 Tulipa ‘Kees Neeli’ 10 4.00 Tulipa ‘Negrita’ 10 5.00 Tulipa ‘Ballade’ 10 5.00 Tulipa ‘Madame Lefeber’ 10 4.00 SPECIES TULIPS Tulipa clusiana ‘Cynthia’ 20 5.00 Tulipa clusiana var. chrysantha 20 5.00 Tulipa ‘Lady Jane’ 20 10.00 CRINUMS Crinum ‘Powellii’ 1 8.00 Crinum ‘Summer Nocturne’ 1 20.00 Crinum ‘Elizabeth Traub’ 1 20.00 Crinum ‘Regina’s Disco Lounge’ 1 25.00 MISCELLANEOUS BULBS Scilla peruviana 3 10.00 Allium schubertii 3 4.00 Nectaroscordum siculum ssp. bulgaricum 10 4.00 Crocus ‘Flower Record’ 20 4.00 Arum italicum 10 8.00 Hyacinthus ‘Fondant’ 10 6.00 Hyacinthus ‘Blue Jacket’ 10 6.00 Tritellia ‘Queen Fabiola’ 20 4.00 Leucojum aestivum 10 5.00 (State sales tax is included in price of bulbs) Bulb Order Total Shipping $5 Minimum or 10% of order Shipping May we substitute similar bulbs if necessary? Yes____ No____ ORDER TOTAL Orders accepted up to October 24, 2005 Method of Payment: (Payment is due with order) Mail to: Cash___Check___MC___VISA___AMEX___Discover___ Riverbanks Bulb Sale PO Box 1060 Card Number______Columbia, SC 29202-1060 Expiration Date______Questions: 803.779.8717 x1129 Name On Card______email - [email protected] (please print) or visit www.riverbanks.org Signature______Check(s) payable to: Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
25 third Annual halloween spooktacular For 10 wild nights in October… things get a little spooky at Riverbanks' Boo at the Zoo.
October 14-16, 21-23 and 27-30 6 – 9pm
Trick-or-Treat Trail – Hobgoblin Express* – Haunted House in 3-D* Creepy Creature Encounters – Eeky-Freaky Dance Party Magician – Haunted Carousel* – Spider Alley Games – Bat Cave Vortex Spinning Light Tunnel – Nightly Costume Parade and much much more!
$5 members, $7 nonmembers Prizes and treats for kids ages 3-12 Children under 3 may receive prizes and treats with paid admission * Attractions marked require additional Safari Bucks Tickets and Safari Bucks available at the main gate For more information, visit www.riverbanks.org
Riverbanks society Non-Profit Org. P.O. Box 1060 U.S. Postage Columbia, SC 29202-1060 PAID Columbia, S.C. Permit No. 90
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