Easter is “Egg-citing” at the Cincinnati Zoo
Easter Celebration on Saturday, March 30, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
CINCINNATI (March 12, 2013) – Easter is “Egg-Citing” at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden! The Zoo’s annual Easter Celebration event takes place on Saturday, March 30, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Perfect for children young and old, Easter Celebration will feature treat stations, children’s activities, popular animal egg hunts and visits by the Easter Bunny. Back by popular demand – “The Hunt for Golden Eggs.” Four Special golden eggs will be hidden around the Zoo for you to discover! Find one and turn it in at the Welcome center for one of four great prizes!
The animals will not be the only ones participating in Easter fun. Children can also take part in a variety of craft activities, fill their baskets at treat stations throughout the Zoo, and even meet the Easter Bunny!
Animal Enrichment Egg Hunt Schedule:
ACTIVITY | TIME | LOCATION |
White Lion Melon Roll | 10:00 a.m. | White Lion Exhibit |
Snow Monkey Egg Hunt | 10:00 a.m. | Snow Monkey Island |
Bonobo Egg Hunt | 10:30 a.m. | Jungle Trails |
Elephant Egg Smash | 10:30 a.m. | Elephant Reserve |
Komodo Egg Hunt | 11:00 a.m. | Dragons! |
Red River Hog Egg Hunt | 11:00 a.m. | Wildlife Canyon |
Arctic Fox Egg Hunt | 11:15 a.m. | Across from LaRosa’s |
Polar Bear Melon Fun | 11:30 a.m. | Lord of the Arctic |
Spectacled Bear Melon Fun | 11:45 a.m. | Bear Hill |
Black Bear Melon Fun | 12:00 p.m. | Bear Hill |
Cougar Melon Fun | 1:30 p.m. | Night Hunters |
Gorilla Egg Hunt | 1:30 p.m. | Gorilla World |
Elephant Egg Smash | 2:00 p.m. | Elephant Reserve |
Visitors can also experience the Zoo’s Special FX 4-D Theater. Shows include: Ice Age and Life: Great Escapes. Wind, bubbles and scent are just a few of the 4-D FX effects that create this amazing experience. The shows begin daily at 10 a.m. and run every half hour until 5 p.m. Show admission is $5 for Non-Zoo Members and $4 for Zoo Members. Tickets are available online.
Easter Celebration is FREE with regular Zoo admission.