Discover the World’s Most Exotic Destinations
CINCINNATI – Whether you have a passion for travel, exotic destinations, or wildlife, the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s 2011 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 2011 escorted by Cincinnati Zoo staff. You can learn about travel packages from the African savannah to the remote region of the Amazon Rainforest for FREE on March 3, 2011 at 6 p.m. Or come enjoy [...]
More Tulips, New Music Blooming this Spring at the Zoo
CINCINNATI – The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden will blossom into a magnificent explosion of vibrant color when Zoo Blooms kicks off this April! More than 90,000 tulips in full bloom, free evening concerts by some of Cincinnati’s finest musicians and an Easter celebration for kids will be highlighted during Zoo Blooms. As one of only two accredited botanical gardens in Ohio and one of the most visited public gardens in the United States, the Cincinnati Zoo offers one of the largest vibrant tulip displays in the Midwest. “Planting 92,000 tulips is not an easy task,” said Steve Foltz, Director [...]
Local Musicians Play the Cincinnati Zoo
CINCINNATI— A collection of Cincinnati’s finest and most-respected music veterans will rock the garden during Zoo Blooms at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. The 2011 Tunes & Blooms concert series, FREE after 5 p.m., will feature great local artists every Thursday, beginning April 7 from 6-8:30 p.m. in the Zoo’s beautiful gardens. On April 7, the series will kick-off with a performance by Magnolia Mountain. This group has been one of Cincinnati’s finest – receiving nominations in 2008, 2009, and 2010 for Cincinnati’s Entertainment Awards. Magnolia Mountain crafts their own original songs by finding a common thread within genres [...]
Zootini Jump Starts A Toast to the Wild Series at the Zoo
CINCINNATI – The Cincinnati Zoo’s A Toast to the Wild event series, presented by Key Bank, jump starts with an exciting event – Zootini! All proceeds will benefit the Zoo’s Lindner Center for Conservation & Research of Endangered Wildlife (CREW) Guests will be able to purchase A Toast to the Wild series packages which will guarantee tickets to Zootini, all three Wild about Wine events and Zoo Brew now through March 24th! Visit the Event Calendar on our website, www.cincinnatizoo.org, for a complete listing of events and to purchase your tickets on-line. Zootini is “shaking” things up on Thursday, March [...]
Cincinnati Zoo Announces Project Polar Bear Winner!
WHO: The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s Center for Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife (CREW) has teamed up with Polar Bears International (PBI) as part of the Project Polar Bear Contest. The Zoo’s Thane Maynard will be publically announcing and recognizing the 2010 regional winners, “Team Care Bears” from Seven Hills High School on Thursday, February 24, at 8 a.m. just in time for International Polar Bear Day on Sunday, February 27. WHAT: As part of Project Polar Bear, students were responsible for developing projects that result in reduced carbon emissions. They were charged with coming [...]
2011 Speakers Announced for Barrows Conservation Lecture Series
CINCINNATI – The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is pleased to announce the 2011 speakers for the 19th annual Barrows Conservation Lecture Series. Once again, the prestigious lecture series will feature an exciting lineup of internationally acclaimed scientists, explorers and conservationists – including Dr. William Conway, recipient of the 2011 Barrows Lecture 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 23, at 7 p.m., is Dr. Mark Moffett, who will present, “Adventures among Ants: A Global Safari [...]
Two [Green] Thumbs Up for Zoo’s 2011 Landscaping Series
CINCINNATI – Beat winter’s chill by preparing for your spring garden! Back by popular demand is the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s 2011 Landscaping for the Homeowner Series, beginning January 19. Presented by the Zoo’s Director of Horticulture, Steve Foltz, this 10-class series is one of the most informative and complete landscape series for homeowners in the Tri-state area. Offering insight on design, preparation and plant selection, the classes can be taken separately or as a complete series building upon one another. If you are considering new additions to your garden, be ready to create a thriving and beautiful garden [...]
2011 Cincinnati Zoo Calendar of Events
CINCINNATI – The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden gears up for another fun-filled year of wild events. The Zoo announces its 2011 event line-up including excitement for children and adults alike! From Zoo Babies to Zoo Brew, everyone in the family has a reason to smile. EVENT/PROMOTION DATE Penguin Days “Bundle Up and Save a Bundle” January 3 – February 28 – ½ off admission every day *Barrows Lecture Series March 23 – Mark Moffat *Zootini March 24 Zoo Blooms April 1 – 30 Tunes & Blooms Concerts April 7, 14, 21 & 28 *Barrows Lecture Series April 6 – [...]
Save a Waddle Cash at the Cincinnati Zoo During Penguin Days
WHO: Bundle up and save a bundle at the Cincinnati Zoo! Experience cooler prices and even cooler animals during Penguin Days, with half-price Zoo admission every day and special animal encounters every Saturday & Sunday, January 3 through February 28. Daily, guests can see the Zoo’s King Penguins parade through the park at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.! Plus, enjoy more than 12 heated indoor animal exhibits throughout the park. WHAT: Every Saturday and Sunday, guests can watch penguins, polar bears, snow monkeys and even elephants enjoy the winter weather in their own way during a variety of animal enrichment [...]
Discover the World’s Most Exotic Destinations with the Cincinnati Zoo
CINCINNATI – Whether you have a passion for travel, exotic destinations, or wildlife, the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s 2011 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 2011 escorted by Cincinnati Zoo staff. You can learn about travel packages from the African savannah to the remote region of the Amazon Rainforest for FREE on March 3, 2011 at 6 p.m. Or come enjoy [...]
