Riverside Zoo
Riverside Zoo - Riverside’s 22 acre zoo features a diverse collection of both native and exotic wildlife exhibits. With over 150 animals, representing over 60 species, and providing an up close encounter in a lush park setting in Scottsbluff. Includes a family of chimpanzees and a walk-through aviary.
Did you know…
Did you know that Riverside Zoo has the most valuable collection of chimpanzees in the United States, genetically speaking?
Did you know that only new world primates have prehensile tales and Riverside Zoo is home to three species of South American (new world) monkeys?
You can see one at Riverside Zoo.
Did you know that moose have very poor vision, but excellent hearing and sense of smell?
Riverside Zoo is home to twin females (Willow and Aspen) who are the grandbabies of the zoo’s first female, Molly the moose.
Did you know that at bursts of 60 mph and sustained 40 mph cross-country running, Pronghorn are the second fastest mammals in the world…Riverside Zoo is home to these unique animals.
Golden-headed lion tamarins are one of the rarest primates in the world. The Riverside Zoo has a Family troop.
Phone: (308) 630-6236