Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden®

Home of the world famous hippo Fiona. Family friendly Zoo committed to inspiring visitors with wildlife and saving species.

Wings of Wonder

The Wings of Wonder keepers are bringing their feathered friends to you! These traveling encounters are great for all ages, organizations and events including scouts, schools, retirement homes and special events!

Choose between two programs, a penguin meet and greet or a chance to meet the stars of the Wings of Wonder! In these outreach programs, you’ll gain a greater respect for birds and wildlife, learn about the bird’s natural history, their personal stories and see natural behaviors including flying!

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Penguin Pals

Penguins know how to break the ice! Your group will get close enough to care to a Cincinnati Zoo African penguin and will learn more from their keepers about this iconic and endangered species.

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Audiences: Designed for schools, scout groups, library programs, retirement homes, after school events, special events

Audience Size: up to 50

Program Length: 30 minutes

Program Cost: $250. $125 for each additional program. MAX 3 per day.

Program Dates: October thru April 15th

Time: Available 8AM-8PM

Birds of a Feather

From parrots to raptors, birds big and small will fly, climb and mesmerize you in this fun and educational program. The trainers from the Cincinnati Zoo will bring 3-4 birds of a feather for an up-close, interactive program. Learn what unique stories and facts make these birds the stars of the Wings of Wonder.

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Audiences: Designed for schools, scout groups, library programs, retirement homes, after school events, special events

Audience Size: up to 100

Program Length: 45 minutes

Program Cost: $250. $125 for each additional program. MAX 3 per day.

Program Dates: October thru April 15th

Time: Available 8AM-8PM

FAQs

When are these available?

These traveling programs are available from October through Mid-April.

How much do they cost?

$250. $125 for each additional program. MAX 3 per day.

How far do you travel?

We travel up to 20 miles from the Zoo. A travel charge will be added for distances more than 20 miles from the Zoo.

Who are these programs for?

These two programs are designed for all ages at organizations like schools, scouts, retirement homes, library programs, special events, and other educational audiences!

What is the set-up like?

We will arrive 30 minutes prior to the program time to set up. Please have a room or space clear for us to use at that time. Examples of rooms could be gyms, lunch rooms, auditoriums, conference rooms, large library spaces, etc. We ask that the room does not have a ceiling fan.

Will there be exposure to peanuts?

It is standard for the birds to have peanuts. The keepers can be flexible if there is a peanut allergy in the group. Please communicate this need during booking.

What is the payment policy?

  • Payment can be made before, the day of, or after the program.
  • Accepted payments include check and credit/debit card.
  • Checks can be made out to: Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. Please put your order number in the memo line of your payment.
    • Mail: Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, ATTN: Ed Annal, Wings of Wonder, 3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati Ohio 45220

What is the reschedule/cancellation policy?

Reschedule

  • In the event of severe weather, last-minute rescheduling is normal. We will do our best to reschedule to a date that works.
  • Rarely, there is an animal health emergency with one of our birds that requires us to reschedule a program. We will do our best to notify you as soon as this happens and reschedule to the best of our ability.
  • COVID-19 is a fluid situation so there may be times rescheduling will need to be done both to accommodate school schedules and if zoo staffing changes due to health protocols.  In the event of a COVID-19 related rescheduling need, we will accommodate as best we can.

Cancellation

  • Rarely, a reschedule can not be accommodated due to scheduling conflicts and obligations. A full refund will be issued in the method that best fits the paying party.
  • Cancellations can occur up to the day of the program and still receive a full refund if a reschedule is not possible.
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