Riverside Discovery Center - Scottsbluff, Nebraska

Erin C.

SO MUCH FUN!!! we spent a couple hours here, and would have spent more if the splash park was open. Zoo was clean, and staff were friendly. $11 for adults and $5 for a toddler. Wasn't crowded and all the animals were active and clearly well cared for. We will definitely be returning!

Amber W.

We got the annual membership this year and did not regret it. In addition to the animals, Dino Dig, playground, and splash pad we enjoyed the special events like the Easter Egg Hunt, watching the chimps paint, and the carnival. We love the peacocks that wander on the sidewalks. Parking is convenient, there are plenty of benches, and the staff is very friendly.

Nikki W.

My son and I came in from Colorado to visit. This zoo is very small, but I feel like that’s expected. Since it’s in the middle of winter we were one of the only guests there. The animals……. I don’t even know where to start. These animals first of all are ridiculously photogenic!! 😂 I don’t think I’ve ever been to a zoo where you can really see these animals’ personalities. The hyenas though……. By far our favorites!!! They sure did love my son! I actually absolutely love this zoo and especially their animals!!!!

Jacob H.

A wonderful little Zoo that my wife and I visited with our oldest daughter! It is an older zoo and very neat. Please consider donating and visiting them as they need some minor fixes and polishes throughout and so they can continue educating the public and continue to be a great family place to visit! They even have volunteer programs for kids and one of the programs includes the kids being able to work with and help present some of their animals!

Julie S.

We enjoyed our time here! Masks were required when you couldn't social distance, but I don't think anyone actually wore one. It was a nice small zoo, totally worth the drive from Cheyenne!

The kids loved feeding the lake animals, my son wanted to get more food to feed the fish. Definitely entertaining. The dino dig area was cute, shaded so huge plus!

The animals were mostly sleeping but we got there around 10:30 so I just figured it was the time of day. Our visit was about an hour and a half. Definitely a lot busier when we were leaving.

Tabhatah L.

Although the staff are very caring for the animals I feel like some of the cages are too small for a fast and exploring animal like a beautiful fox who seemed very depressed and the wild cat who just kept walking around his cage impatiently. That broke my heart a lill bit. I wish I could help in building a bigger space for them!

wes W.

This was a neat place to visit. Not very big but if you have kids there is a splash pad. No concessions stands were open but the folks at the front entrance were very polite and friendly. The animals seem well care for.

Debra J.

This is a great LITTLE ZOO. You can get through it in no time. Don't though. Stop to enjoy the sights around you. Not just the animals. The little memorial gardens everywhere made me smile. We drove from Denver and will come back again once the NEW BEAR enclosure is finished. This is also an AZA accredited zoo. They are continually making changes to keep the animals in the best health possible while making a difference in the jungle of the world.