Shopping & Dining

There are plenty of places to eat and drink at the Zoo. The Zoo regularly features Cincinnati favorites such as LaRosa's, Skyline Chili and UDF and has a great selection of food and beverages.And, the Zoo is a perfect place to find unique gifts for everyone on your list. We have three specialty gift shops that stock a full-range of items. The following restaurants and gift shops are open depending upon weather and conditions.

Gift Shops - Shop Online!

Grand Opening - October 10th - Cincinnati Zoo Shop -Come and experience the all-new gift shop at the Historic Vine Street entry village! Featuring unique gifts in a themed environment with plenty of opportunities to commemorate your visit to the Zoo. Stop by and see this nostalgic but modern location!

Family Zoo Shop - Located at the entrance to the Children's Zoo.

Theater Store - Located inside of the new 4D Special FX Theater!

Foodservice Locations

Rhino Cafe -Located across from the Spaulding Children’s Zoo. Enjoy LaRosa’s pizza, grill items, sandwiches and more. OPEN EVERY DAY. Nutrition and Allergy Information (PDF).

UDF Ice Cream - Cool down with hand-dipped ice cream, sundaes, and shakes. Located across from Kroger Lords of the Arctic. Nutrition and Allergy Information (PDF).

Safari Grill - Choose from 100% Angus Beef hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, kids meals and more! Located at Whiting Safari Camp. Nutrition and Allergy Information (PDF).

LaRosa’s - A Cincinnati favorite! Choose from pizza, snacks, beer and other refreshments. Located across from Kroger Lords of the Arctic. Nutrition and Allergy Information (PDF).

Dippin’ Dots -Space-age treats to keep you cool! Located in Whiting Safari Camp. Nutrition and Allergy Information (PDF).

Jungle Java -Get refreshed with Starbucks-brewed hot- and iced-coffee drinks, beer, and iced-tea. Located at Whiting Safari Camp. Nutrition and Allergy Information (PDF).

Watering Hole - NEW! Located in Historic Vine Street Village. Choose from six different types of beer, soft drinks, snacks, freshly cut french fries and grilled sausage sandwiches. Nutrition and Allery Information (PDF).

Natural Selections Cafe - NEW! Located in Historic Vine Street Village. Featuring made-to-order, oven-baked sandwiches on natural breads, fine meats and locally-grown produce. Outdoor Seating Available. Nutrition and Allergy Information (PDF).

The Cantina -Choose from ICEEs, popcorn, soft pretzels, cotton candy, and beverages. Located across from the Rhino Cafe. Nutrition and Allergy Information (PDF).

Funnel Cake Factory - Located by the Safari Train Station in Spaulding Children's Zoo. Enjoy freshly made funnel cakes, a variety of cookies, beer, soft drinks and ICEEs. Nutrition and Allergy Information (PDF)..

Skyline Chili - Another Cincinnati favorite! Located next to Safari Grill. Nutrition and Allergy Information (PDF).

Snack Shack - Located near the Comfort Zone. Enjoy soft baked pretzels, popcorn, a variety of cookies, Rice Krispie Treats, cotton candy, sno-cones and soft drinks. Nutrition and Allergy Information (PDF).

Rhino Soft Serve - Located next to the Rhino Cafe. Enjoy soft serve ice cream, smoothies, root beer float, a variety of cookies and sweets and soft drinks. Nutrition and Allergy Information (PDF).

Safari Soft Serve - Located next to the Safari Grill. Enjoy an Icee, soft serve ice cream and and Icee Float. Nutrition and Allergy Information (PDF).