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No such thing as a typical day for the Cincinnati Zoo’s vet staff  One day for a Cincinnati Zoo veterinarian might include a physical exam for a 1-oz naked mole rat in the morning and a trunk wash for a five-ton elephant in the afternoon!  The next day could start with a tiger tooth extraction […]

The Queen of the Queen City is Turning 6!  Cincinnati Zoo and area businesses celebrate Fiona’s birthday    CINCINNATI, OH (January 20, 2023) – Cincinnati’s beloved hippo Fiona will be six years old on Tuesday, January 24!  Celebrations at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden will be low-key due to the uncertainty of January temps, but […]

Isla the tamandua gives birth to healthy pup  CINCINNATI, OH (January 5, 2023) – The Zoo year is off to a great start with the arrival of a healthy baby tamandua!!  Nine-year-old Isla gave birth early this morning at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden after being on birth watch for more than a month. […]

Black Bears and Sea Otters Coming to Cincinnati Zoo Former “Bear Hill” to be home to iconic North American species CINCINNATI, OH (April 28, 2022) — Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is excited to share plans for the area formerly known as Bear Hill.  And, yes, a bear will be one of the residents!   The […]

Cincinnati Zoo Offers $2 Admission on #Twosday, 2-2-22 A price that’ll make you do a double take! CINCINNATI, OH (February 18, 2022) – Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is offering $2 tickets on #Twosday, 2-22-22! And, 2 add 2 the excitement, Base Camp Cafe will feature $2 specials on food and beverages.  Tickets are available online […]

Watch the Zoo wake up while enjoying a delicious morning meal  CINCINNATI, OH (March 3, 2021) — Tickets are now available for exclusive breakfast experiences at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. Breakfast with the Animals  sponsored by Nutella®, events start with a delicious catered breakfast on the Base Camp Café deck and include private […]

The Zoo is a magical place in the winter! From more than 4 million LED lights to winter weather animals, you won’t want to miss the fun! The temperatures are dropping but these cool animals will make you feel warm and fuzzy! Learn more about adaptations these animals have that you’re sure to be jealous […]

Hop on over to see penguins and kangaroos in their spacious new homes  CINCINNATI, OH (August 18, 2020) – Spacious new habitats for little blue penguins and two species of kangaroos opened to the public this morning at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. Both are part of Roo Valley, which was funded through the […]

Say g’day to awesome Aussie species up close in their new habitats CINCINNATI, OH (August 14, 2020) – Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden will be hoppin’ in a few days when Roo Valley, which features the Zoo’s first-ever kangaroo walkabout and the largest outdoor little blue penguin habitat opens.  Bring your mates and rellies! “It feels […]

Looking for a place to get the best holiday-themed photos? Try the Cincinnati Zoo’s PNC Festival of Lights! From selfie spots to giant illuminated animal lanterns, this Zoo Lights display – ranked #1 in the country two years in a row – provides endless opportunities to make your Instagram lit. Here are the top spots […]

Fifty West, High Grain, MadTree, Braxton and Three Points Bringing Local Brew to the Zoo CINCINNATI (August 19, 2019) – Excitement is brewing at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden for Hops, the Zoo’s new craft beer garden. Local breweries from Fifty West, High Grain, MadTree, Braxton and Three Points partner to bring local brews to […]

New course benefits tigers, giraffes, penguins, hornbills, students and Zoo staff! CINCINNATI (May 20, 2019) –  The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden continually seeks to provide novel and innovative enrichment experiences for its animals and looks for opportunities to engage people in its community. To address both objectives, the Zoo partnered with the University of […]

The animal care team at the Cincinnati Zoo doesn’t just care for animals at the Zoo – but also their wild counterparts! This year, the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s Conservation Committee received a record number of proposals reflecting a growing interest by many at the Zoo to do even more for wildlife conservation than […]

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is open for 364 days of fun! It’s also home to more than 500 animal species, many of which actually enjoy this winter weather! While certain animals like Fiona (who can only be outside if it’s 45 degrees or warmer) and most primates stay inside on the colder days […]

Cincinnati Zoo’s Gorilla World Earns LEED Platinum Certification CINCINNATI (November 27, 2018) –  The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, aka The Greenest Zoo in America®, has achieved Platinum LEED certification for its new indoor Gorilla World habitat! “Visitors may only notice baby gorilla Elle spinning around and playing in the gorillas’ indoor habitat, but there’s […]

World-renowned elephant expert visits to help shape plan  CINCINNATI (September 27, 2018) –Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden announced its More Home to Roam capital campaign earlier this year and, as funds are raised, is progressing with plans for the final and most ambitious phase of the project – Elephant Trek. The Zoo has brought in […]

Local philanthropists make biggest donation in Zoo history CINCINNATI (June 7, 2018) – Today, the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden announced an historic gift that will allow it to embark on a bold campaign to ensure its future. Local philanthropists, Harry and Linda Fath, who also made a generous donation to help the Zoo complete […]

Special Care for Cincinnati Zoo’s Senior Citizens Many of the older animals at the Cincinnati Zoo require the same TLC and medications as your grandparents might.  Arthritis, high blood pressure, vision and cardiac issues are as common in animals as they are in humans.  As a result, the Zoo’s hospital is stocked with anti-inflammatories, diuretics […]

Feeling a little cabin fever this month? Say toodle-doo to the winter blues and head outside to one of the many parks Cincinnati has to offer! Great Parks of Hamilton County includes 17 parks to choose from–all accessible with a $10 parking pass ($14 for non-residents). Others, including the 1,459 acre Mt. Airy Forest, are […]