Membership 
Stuffed Animal Clinic
Join us at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden on July 29 from 9:00am–3:00pm for our Stuffed Animal Clinic! Zoo guests are invited to bring their plush pals in for a fun check-up, or even an emergency visit if they need extra TLC. Whether it’s a sore paw or a fluff-up, our volunteer “vets” from the Zoo, assisted by volunteers from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, will make sure your cuddly critters are feeling paw-some! As your stuffed friends receive care and repair, kids and families will also learn how we care for zoo animals and local wildlife.
FAQs
No! The Stuffed Animal Clinic is free and included with your Zoo membership or daily admission. To help us provide the best experience possible, we strongly recommend reserving a clinic appointment.
Reservations are strongly recommended, and guests with reservations will be prioritized at check-in. We encourage making a reservation for each participant so that every patient receives plenty of one-on-one attention from our clinic team.
To help us care for as many stuffed animal friends as possible, please limit:
- Repair Appointments: 1 stuffed animal per participant
- Check-Up Appointments: Up to 2 stuffed animals per participant
A limited number of walk-up appointments may be available based on capacity. To guarantee your spot, please reserve your spot.
Not at all! The Stuffed Animal Clinic welcomes guests of all ages. Whether you’re bringing a lifelong plush companion, sharing the experience with family, or introducing a young stuffed animal friend to their first check-up, everyone is welcome to participate.
While guests of any age may attend, the activities, interactions, and storytelling elements are primarily designed for children ages 3–12. That said, we have found that plenty of teens and adults enjoy the experience too!
No. Reserving a clinic appointment only secures your spot in the Stuffed Animal Clinic. All participants must have a valid Zoo admission ticket for the day or an active Zoo membership to enter the Zoo. Standard parking fees and policies apply.
The Stuffed Animal Clinic will be held in the Zoo’s Clubhouse, located near the Huntington Safari Train Station. Please use the back entrance of the Clubhouse, located near the Children’s Zoo.
Our talented volunteer veterinary team can help treat many common stuffed animal ailments, including:
- Small holes, rips, and tears
- Loose seams
- Minor stitching repairs
While we’ll do our best to help every patient, some repairs may be beyond the scope of our clinic.
Bring your favorite stuffed animal and get ready for a fun visit! Whether your plush pal needs a check-up, a repair, or just a clean bill of health, our clinic team is excited to help them feel their best.