Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden®

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

Earth Day Celebration

Pig recycling a water bottleHappy Earth Day! Join us to enjoy educational activities led by AmeriCorps members and local conservation partners located throughout the Zoo.

Art & Ecosystems – April 11-30

Eighteen sustainability-themed sculptures, made of recycled and upcycled materials, will be placed around the Zoo.  The Art & Ecosystems exhibit includes 14 sculptures by Mount St. Joseph University’s Art & Design class on sustainable sculpture in addition to renowned artist Tom Tsuchiya’s recycling receptacle sculptures.

“This exhibition is an affirmation of artists’ tremendous imagination to transform trash into beautiful and thought-provoking work- art and ecosystems indeed.”

Animal Chats and Enrichment

  • 11:30am Black Rhino
  • 12:00pm Giraffe
  • 1:15pm Gorilla
  • 1:15pm Bonobo
  • 1:30pm Cougar

Vendors:

  • Black Environmental Leaders
  • Cardinal Land Conservancy
  • Cincinnati Wildflower Preservation Society
  • Civic Garden Center
  • DAAP fashion sustainability initiative
  • Gorman Heritage Farm
  • Imago
  • Local Sierra Club chapter – Miami Group
  • Osmia Bee
  • Save Local Waters/Ham Co. Conservation District

Learning Stations

Back-Yard Birds & Bees
At this table learn about native birds, bees, and wildflowers! Find out what positive pollination is and how we can help wildlife in our own backyards.

Cross Cultural Voices

Take a deeper look at the intersection of celebrating our earth and elevating the voices of BIPOC individuals and organizations. At this table we will highlight the work of BIPOC environmental groups and what they are doing to save the planet!

30×30

Scientists say that conserving at least 30% of our lands, waters, and ocean by 2030 is necessary. Stop by this table to learn why and what you can do!

Sorting and Trivia Game

Play a fun game to learn about where you should put your discarded items and test your knowledge with some fun trivia questions!

Nature in Art

All kinds of art is inspired by nature can be found in every culture around the world. Each person has their own personal connection to nature. Come explore and be inspired by art!

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