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Tunes & Blooms
See a collection of Cincinnati’s finest and most respected music veterans playing together in the Zoo’s beautiful gardens, for FREE! Why tip-toe through the tulips when you can rock the garden?
On Thursdays during Tunes & Blooms, admission is free after 5pm. Parking is $10. Music starts at 6pm.
The LaRosa’s truck will be available for pizza in addition to other specialty food stations in Vine Street Village and The Grove! Enjoy concessions at Hop’s, Tusker’s, Wild Burger, The Coop, and Mai Thai’s Market.
Guests can explore wildlife habitats until dusk, such as Africa, Giraffe Ridge, Cat Canyon, Wolf Woods, and Roo Valley. Discover indoor habitats until 8:00 pm, including the Reptile House, Night Hunters, World of Insects, and Manatee Springs.
As a reminder, NO outside alcohol is permitted to be brought inside the Zoo. Beer will be available for purchase. Bags will be inspected at the turnstiles before entering the Zoo. Guests can bring in their own chairs or blankets, but no umbrellas. LaRosa’s truck will be available for pizza!
Enjoy the Zoo Blooms while you’re here!
Vine Street Village
“Moonshine Drive is a high-energy bluegrass band hailing from Cincinnati, Ohio. The band was formed in 2007 by Louis Mazzocca and brothers Greg and Marc Mecoli and quickly established themselves as a local favorite. Moonshine Drive’s music is rooted in traditional bluegrass, with elements of country, folk, and classic rock mixed in for a unique and captivating sound. The band’s high-energy live performances and strong musicianship have earned them a loyal following and a reputation as one of the top bluegrass acts in the Tri-State area.”
The Grove
Cecil Jackson & Dry Ridge
Cecil Jackson & Dry Ridge is a lively bluegrass group known for their spirited performances. Whether at festivals or local venues, their infectious rhythm and soulful harmonies make them standout in the world of bluegrass music!
Vine Street Village
“The Tillers are Mike Oberst, Sean Geil, Aaron Geil, and Joe Macheret. The Short Story… The Tillers have been thumping their own distinctive sound of string band style folk music for a decade, riding it all over the country and across the sea. Four studio albums and one live record have won them praise as modern folk storytellers of the national soundscape.”
The Grove
“A singing and songwriting female duo from the Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati area. With a wide range of influences from indie, folk, country and rock, it can be hard to pinpoint Rucca’s exact genre – and that’s okay. Ashley and Lauren are two girls with two guitars that make Rucca best known for their memorable harmonies and a musical chemistry they’ve formed over the past ten or more years.”
Tunes & Blooms Playlist
Cincinnati Zoo Tales Podcast
Listen to Steve Foltz, our Horticulture Curator, on the Cincinnati Zoo Tales podcast!
This is a Zero Waste Event