Cincinnati Zoo Team Leaves Sumatran Rhino Harry Wallowing in the Mud 10,000 Miles Away November 19, 2015 Emotional journey and final farewells documented by Zoo videographer. CINCINNATI (November 19, 2015) – Escorting the last Sumatran rhino in the Western Hemisphere, “Harapan (Harry)” on a 53-hour journey from the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden to the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary (SRS) was a huge responsibility and anything but fun, especially for keeper Paul Reinhart who witnessed this rare rhino’s birth in 2007 and cared for him for the past two years in Cincinnati. Zoo videographer Pat Story documented…
4-Month-Old Takin Reunited with Mom at the Cincinnati Zoo! November 17, 2015 blakely dale takin Cincinnati, OH (November 17, 2015)— Four-month-old takin “Dale” has been reunited with his mom, “Sally,” after being cared for in Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s nursery for the first months of his life. Zoo staff intervened and turned Dale over to nursery keepers when Sally, a first time mom, didn’t pay attention to her newborn. Videos: Dale with mom Sally | Dale with Nursery Dog Blakely The nursery staff took care of feeding Dale, and “Blakely,” the Zoo’s…
Rhino Harry Arrives Safe and Sound after 53-Hour Journey from Cincinnati Zoo to Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary November 2, 2015 cincinnati zoo CREW harapan harry #HopeForHarry Indonesia Sumatra sumatran rhino CINCINNATI (November 2, 2015) – The rhino formerly known as the last Sumatran rhino in the Western Hemisphere has joined the rest of his kind across the world in Indonesia. After a 53-hour journey from the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden to the the Sumatran Rhino…
Journey has Begun for Cincinnati Zoo’s Harry October 30, 2015 Last Sumatran rhino in the Western Hemisphere is on his way to Indonesia CINCINNATI (October 30, 2015) – After months of preparation to move 1,800-pound “Harapan (Harry),” the only Sumatran rhino outside of South Asia, from the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden to the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary (SRS) in Indonesia, he is on his way. Harry embarked on the 10,253-mile journey from Cincinnati to the island of Sumatra earlier today, along with Zoo veterinarian Dr. Jenny Nollman, keeper…
New Manatee in Tank at Manatee Springs October 28, 2015 15th manatee to be sent to Cincinnati Zoo for rehabilitation CINCINNATI (October 28, 2015) – Florida manatee “BamBam” is the newest Manatee Springs resident and the 15th manatee to be sent to the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden to be rehabilitated. The two-year-old male was rescued from Desoto Canal in Brevard County, FL, in January 2015, and has been receiving critical care for severe cold stress at SeaWorld Orlando. SeaWorld’s Rescue Team is on call 24/7, 365 days a…
Last Chance to See a Sumatran Rhino October 22, 2015 conservation CREW harapan harry sumatran rhino Cincinnati Zoo team makes final preparations for Harapan’s move to Indonesia CINCINNATI (October 22, 2015) – One week from today, October 29, will be Sumatran rhino Harapan’s last day on exhibit at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden and the last chance that most people will ever have to see this rhino species other than…
Cincinnati Zoo’s Hippo Exhibit is On Track to Make a Big Splash in 2016! October 15, 2015 africa hippo hippo exhibit Fundraising goal met for final phase of AFRICA exhibit construction Cincinnati, OH (October 15, 2015)— Hippos are coming back to Cincinnati! After a nearly 20-year hippo hiatus, visitors can look forward to seeing these charismatic creatures at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden in the summer of 2016, when the much-anticipated…
Cincinnati Zoo Scientist Wins Prestigious National Award for work with Endangered Cats October 13, 2015 bill swanson conservation CREW duane ullrey award endangered cats ocelot small cats CINCINNATI, OH (October 13, 2015) – The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is proud to announce that Dr. Bill Swanson, of the Zoo’s Carl H. Lindner Jr. Family Center for Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife (CREW), has been recognized by the American…
Cincinnati Zoo is Top Instagrammed Location in Ohio October 6, 2015 #CincyZooPic cincinnati zoo on Instagram Instagram social media zoo photos CINCINNATI (October 6, 2015) – The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is Instagram famous! According to a recent study by Bus Bud that listed the top instagrammed locations by state, more Instagram images are posted from the Cincinnati Zoo than any other location in Ohio.
Florida Manatee Returns Home October 6, 2015 conservation florida manatee manatees rehab Abigail is the 14th manatee to be rehabilitated at the Cincinnati Zoo CINCINNATI (October 6, 2015) – Florida manatee “Abigail,” who came to the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden in 2013 to be rehabilitated after suffering cold stress in the Indian River system, has returned to her home state in good health. On Friday, October…