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CINCINNATI— Dora the Explorer and Diego are coming to the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden this Saturday and Sunday, July 16 and 17, for a special meet and greet with their fans from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The pair will be at the 4-D Special FX Theater alternating every 30 minutes.

After meeting your favorite character, make sure to stop in to the theater to see Dora and Diego in their 4-D Adventure “Catch the Robot Butterfly.” In the 4-D adventure, it’s up to Dora, Diego, Boots and the audience to stop Swiper the fox’s robotic butterfly from destroying the homes of animals in the rainforest. Experience the adventure as digital 3-D effects coupled with 4-D environmental effects immerse you in Dora and Diego’s world. The audience will smell and taste the rainforest as they literally move with the stories heroes.

The 4-D Special FX Theater is open daily from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. with the Dora and Diego show running every hour, on the hour. For directions and pricing, please visit cincinnatizoo.org.

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The world famous Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden was rated the #1 attraction locally and one of the top zoos in the nation by Zagat Survey. It has also been recognized by Child Magazine as one of “The 10 Best Zoos for Kids.” Over one million people visit the Zoo’s award-winning exhibits, and more than 500 animal and 3000 plant species annually. The Zoo is an accredited member of the American Zoo & Aquarium Association (AZA) and the American Public Gardens Association (APGA), is internationally known for its success in the protection and propagation of endangered animals and plants, and engages in research and conservation projects worldwide