The Wild Pack

Families and School Groups can rent the Wild Pack today!

The Cincinnati Zoo is thrilled to introduce The Wild Pack, an easy-to-use mobile investigation station filled with super-cool gear to help you explore your Zoo! With tools from the lightweight Wild Pack - like binoculars, stopwatches and animal guides - families and/or school students can can investigate questions like whether gorillas are left- or right-handed and who can “speak” gorilla!

The Wild Pack is part of Wild Research, a first-of-its-kind project designed to engage families in science and conservation.

Watch Families Explore Wild Research!

Teachers! Learn more about the Wild Pack for schools>.

New! Register Online

Questions? email registrars@cincinnatizoo.org or to register over the phone contact the Education Department at (513) 559-7767

The Wild Pack for Families

Using the Wild Pack throughout the Zoo, families explore questions like can you "talk" like a gorilla? Gorillas talk to each other using different calls and vocalizations. How well can you make these sounds? Find out when you rent the Wild Pack!

Who can participate?

While all ages are welcome the Wild Pack is best suited for families with at least one child 7 years old and up.

When are Wild Packs available?

Every day of the week year round.
Rent a pack during your next Zoo visit or register online to rent a pack in advance.

How much are Wild Packs?

Rental is $10 per Wild Pack.

Where do you pick up the Wild Packs?

You will check out the packs at the Harold C. Schott Education Center reception desk.
You can pick up Wild Packs as early as 9am and return as late as 5pm on the same day. Drivers license will be held as a collateral until packs are returned.