Rare Sumatran Rhino Pregnancy at Indonesian Sanctuary
Cincinnati Zoo’s “Andalas” is Sparking Hope for His Species Indonesia (February 9, 2012) – Scientists around the world are following the pregnancy of one of the world’s most endangered species, the Sumatran rhino. At the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary in Indonesia’s Way Kambas National Park, “Ratu” has just completed the 11th month of her pregnancy. The expectant Sumatran rhino’s pregnancy will probably last four to five months longer. In February 2010, Ratu’s first pregnancy was diagnosed but she miscarried after two months. Her second pregnancy did not even last a month. A hormone supplement was prescribed when she became pregnant this [...]
Free Zoo Valentines
If you’re looking for some unique valentines to send to school with your kids this year, feel free to print and distribute these cards (pdf) featuring our own Cincinnati Zoo animals. The printable pdf file includes all six of the examples below on one page.
We’re a Blue Manatee Char-atee (Charity)
Special Benefits for Cool Customers! Blue Manatee is encouraging customers to “buy local and share the love” with their blue manatee:humanatee cool customer card. Cool customers receive immediate ‘thank you’ goodies including a discount code for blue manatee boxes followed by a wealth of family-friendly benefits, including discounts, rebates, special invites, and more. Each family member even gets a free manatee cookie and ‘just right’ beverage on their birthday. And 1% of annual sales will be donated to your chosen non-profit (we hope you pick the Cincinnati Zoo!)! Card Details: For a one-time fee of $15, you receive: •a coupon for any [...]
Attend Sustainable Landscape Strategies Symposium – Feb. 29
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ “Effective Sustainable Urban Landscape Strategies Symposium” will be a jam-packed program with expert speakers in attendance to take on the challenge and answer the questions of how we can design, build and maintain the most sustainable landscapes possible. Date: February 29th, 2012 (Registration is now closed.) Time: 8:00-5:00 Where: Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, Education Center, Frisch’s Theater Cost: $49.00, includes free parking and catered lunch Tickets: Click here or call 559-7767 or registrars@cincinnatizoo.org To Sponsor: Call Allison Gibbs, 513-487-3327 Continuing Education Credits ONLA & PGMS CEUs available (7 hours) [...]
Shop at Saks in February & Benefit the Zoo
February 1 to 29, 2012, Saks Fifth Avenue will give 5% of all registered purchases made with a Saks Fifth Avenue credit card back to charity. The donations will benefit certain local organizations, including The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, keeping support within each Saks Fifth Avenue store’s immediate community. “Saks Fifth Avenue is committed to our local communities. We appreciate our customers’ charitable involvement and look forward to giving back locally with this exciting and newly implemented national program,” Steve Sadove, Chairman and CEO, Saks Incorporated, said. If you select The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden from Saks Fifth [...]
2012 Barrows Conservation Lecture Series Speakers
Order Your Tickets Online Now & Secure a Seat The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is pleased to announce the 2012 speakers for the 20th annual Barrows Conservation Lecture Series. Once again, the prestigious lecture series will feature an exciting lineup of internationally acclaimed scientists, explorers and conservationists – including Sharon Matola, recipient of the 2012 Cincinnati Zoo Wildlife Conservation Award! Since 1993, the series has brought a slate of esteemed naturalists and scientists to Cincinnati to address wildlife issues and global conservation efforts. Opening the Series on Wednesday, March 21, at 7 p.m., is Dr. Amy Dickman, who will [...]
Spring/Summer Programs & Events Guide Posted
Starting with this issue, the quarterly guide to camps, classes & events will no longer be mailed to your home. You’ll find it online at CincinnatiZoo.org/education! We will send an e-mail notice to our members, z-mail subscribers & past program participants each quarter when new guides have been posted. Please help us spread the word about our new delivery method so your friends can find information about their favorite Zoo classes and events. Digital delivery saves money on printing and mailing costs and is also better for the environment. The online guide also links directly to program registrations, making the [...]
Vote for Most Creative Cell Phone Collection Campaign
The Cincinnati Zoo’s Project Saving Species and The Gorilla Glue Company have teamed up to create a national competition called the Go Bananas Challenge!, which ends January 16! The competition challenges schools and scout groups, across the country, to Answer the Call, and create campaigns to collect and recycle cell phones to help save gorillas. The group that collects the most cell phones will be awarded the grand prize of $4,000 and the group with the most creative campaign (via a People’s Choice Vote) will win $1,000! You can vote for your favorite campaign ohow get ex backnce every 24 [...]
Discover the World’s Most Exotic Destinations with the Cincinnati Zoo
Whether you have a passion for travel, exotic destinations, or wildlife, the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s 2012 Travel Series has the perfect voyage for you! From the rainforests of South America to the deserts of Africa, there is a world of wonder waiting for you to explore. The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden offers exciting and educational wildlife travel adventures in 2012 escorted by Cincinnati Zoo staff. You can learn about travel packages to the African savannah during the FREE information session on February 9, 2012, at 7 p.m. or learn about trips to the rugged Alaskan terrain or [...]
Thane Maynard Gives Free Lecture at UC on Jan. 24.
The Fellows of the Graduate School at the University of Cincinnati have invited Cincinnati Zoo Director Thane Maynard to present a free, public lecture on Tuesday, Jan. 24. Thane Maynard will speak at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, in the Great Hall of Tangeman University Center on the University of Cincinnati. His topic is “The Nature of Hope: Saving Endangered Species in the 21st Century.” The free, public lecture is presented by the Fellows omost recommended dog foodf the Graduate School. Maynard is one of the most prominent directors of zoos in the country. His “90-Second Naturalist” radio show has [...]
