Events

Let’s get this gar-ty started! The Cincinnati Zoo is excited to celebrate Gar Week, Nov 16 – 20, as we give extra special attention to the six gar that live at Manatee Springs! Visit Manatee Springs all week long to learn more about gars Dolly Garton, Busta Slimes, Gil’ Wayne, Kaine, D-Roc & Mackerelmore!

Schedule of Events

Gar feeding and chats:

• Tuesday November 17^th from 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm
• Thursday November 19^th from 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm

Meet the Gar

Dolly Garton

Alligator Gar

Manatee Pool

Busta Slimes

Alligator Gar

Manatee Pool

Gil’ Wayne

Longnose Gar

Turtle Pool next to manatee pool

Kaine

Longnose Gar

Manatee Pool

D-Roc

Longnose Gar

Manatee Pool

Mackerelmore

Florida Gar

Turtle Pool next to manatee pool

Gar Fun Facts

• Gars have a highly vascularized swim bladder. This enables them to gulp air!
• Their eggs are toxic to mammals
• They are ambush predators
• They have armored scales