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Find one of 5 golden tickets hidden in Fiona Bars at area scoop shops and WIN!

CINCINNATI, OH (January 10, 2022) – Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s world-famous hippo Fiona will turn 5 in two weeks, and the celebration has begun!  Starting today, Graeter’s Ice Cream will be selling special chocolate bars in its scoop shops for $5, and 5 lucky individuals will find a golden ticket inside their Fiona Bar wrapper!

“You really win no matter what, since you still get a delicious chocolate bar even if yours doesn’t have a golden ticket inside,” said Cincinnati Zoo director Thane Maynard.  “However, the five people who do find golden tickets will win kiss paintings created by Fiona! Graeter’s is donating a portion of all Fiona Bar proceeds to the Zoo, so Fiona wins too!”

Only 7,500 Fiona Bars were produced. Starting today, they are available at any of the 23 participating Graeter’s scoop shops in the Greater Cincinnati area and at the Cincinnati Zoo Shop.  The Fiona candy bars also offer a Buy One Get One Free Graeter’s ice cream cone coupon and $2 off Zoo tickets (up to six tickets). Supplies are not expected to last long!

Don’t miss Fiona’s 5^th birthday celebration on January 24. The Zoo is hosting an invitation-only virtual celebration so people around the world can join the party.  January 22 is the last day to reserve your spot, so sign up today!