Events

Celebrate the Zoo’s 150th anniversary at Zootanical!

Zootanical 2025 with a Hint of Tulips will be held on Friday, April 11, 2025, from 5:30–9:00 pm at the world-famous Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. Zootanical is the premier botanical event that kicks off the Zoo season! 100% of the proceeds provide operating support to the Zoo’s gardens, Horticulture, and Horticultural Outreach & Education.

The event will take place amidst over 100,000 tulips in bloom and will include an organic farm-to-table dinner, creative libations, and much more. This always sold-out event provides brand visibility to a sophisticated, plant-centric audience, and well-connected community leaders.

Event Highlights Include:

• A magnificent display of over 120,000 tulips and other spring blooms
• Signature cocktails & libations
• View the Asian-themed garden at the entrance to Elephant Trek
• An elegant and locally sourced menu
• Meet members from the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden Botanical Committee
• An inspiring talk by Steve Foltz, Director of Horticulture, and a beautiful visual presentation
• A botanical-themed Silent Auction
• Network with our esteemed Horticulture Team

Special Guest: Steve Foltz, Director of Horticulture

Horticulture: Past, Present and Future

This presentation will show how Horticulture at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden will impact every per- son in the Greater Cincinnati Region and beyond! The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is an outstanding ex- ample of how we can create a beautiful, functional, “Urban Ecosystem” where nature and people can thrive. How can we translate this example to our homes, schools, and busi- nesses in our communities with the goal of transforming health, wellness, and beauty into our urban and suburban landscapes? Well rooted in Cincinnati for 150 years!

Zootanical 2025 Committee

We are delighted to announce our event Chairs Linnea & Tim Bonacci who will be joined by co-Chairs Alexa & Jack Oliver.

Special thanks to returning Golden Trowel Sponsors, The Oliver Family Foundation and Vista Foundation.

Chairs: Linnea & Tim Bonacci  Co-Chairs: Alexa & Jack Oliver

Committee: Christina Anderson, Justina Block, Joe Boggs, Jen Castellini, Cathy Crain, Lucy Davis, Katie Heekin, Austin Heidt, Chris Hock, Sally Leyman, George Molinsky, Jane Novak-Cook, Kevin O’Dell, David Plogmann, Bill Ripley, and Anya Sanchez