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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 [...]

Buy Tickets Online and SAVE! Save up to $10 per ticket on select days when you purchase online and in advance.  On average, online prices are 40% lower than prices at the Zoo’s ticket window.  And, there’s no line! General AdmissionMember Guest TicketsGroups and Discounts Groups of 15 or more Groups of 15 or more [...]

Package and Ticket Deals Become a member to get: Discounts on food and retail Discounts in the Zoo's online store Discounted guest tickets Discounts on education programs Discounted Admission to participating AZA Reciprocal Zoos Purchase Discount Tickets HereGroup Discounts *Please note: discounts must be applied on the date of visit and time of sale. Discounts [...]

Adding beauty and resources to neighborhoods Well-known for its work with the community, the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden has installed community and urban learning gardens as solo projects and in combination with partners throughout the Tristate. Rockdale Garden The best example of this is the 2-acre Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden Urban Learning Garden [...]

What's the Greenest Zoo in America® Doing to Combat Climate Change? The Cincinnati Zoo is working toward increasing our resilience and our regenerative impact in our own backyard, by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing carbon sequestration efforts.  See for yourself!  Book a green tour. Our Sustainability Storybook Read recent Sustainability news and stories. Renewable [...]

We seek to include all members of our community regardless of economic status or other limiting factors. The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s Zoo Access for All program is designed to encourage families and individuals of all backgrounds to visit our world-class organization to build lifelong and multi-generational memories. We are committed to inspiring every [...]

Keeper Circle and Andrew Erkenbrecher Society The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden has two donor clubs that are available to you: Andrew Erkenbrecher Society (AES), and Keeper Circle. These donor clubs offer increased Zoo benefits depending on the group level you choose. Learn more about each donor club opportunity below. Donor Club Options Keeper Circle [...]

Calling all brew fans – join us for our annual beer-tasting event! Zoo Brew will feature a variety of beers from local establishments at 15 different stations throughout the Zoo. Stroll the Zoo sampling beer in your complimentary pint glass while listening to great music and visiting the different animal habitats. Food will be available [...]

Cheers to all wine lovers – join us for our annual wine-tasting event!  Wild About Wine will feature a variety of red, white, and rose wines from the Toast to the Wild Presenting sponsor – Cavalier Distributing, at 15 different stations throughout the Zoo. Stroll the Zoo sampling wine in your complimentary souvenir glass while [...]

Enjoy a unique breakfast experience at the Cincinnati Zoo that includes exclusive chats from the Animal Care Staff at your favorite animal habitats! Early admission and parking are included. Tickets Purchase TicketsChildren 2 and under are free. This event is rain or shine. Possible rain dates pending inclement weather. Tickets are non-refundable. There are no [...]

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Spend the Night at the Zoo Ever wondered what the Zoo is like after hours? The gates are shut, the lights are down, and everyone has gone home for the day. It’s time to discover the Zoo after dark! Overnight Adventures put you in the middle of the Zoo after it has closed to the [...]

Quick Links Membership Options Current Members Donor Clubs Virtual Membership Gift Membership Membership FAQ Join for a Full Year of Adventure, Learning, and Fun! All Members receive free admission, free parking, discounted tickets for extra guests, discounts at the gift shop, restaurants, and on educational programs, priority registration for select programs, free admission to PNC [...]

Quick Links Today At The Zoo Zoo Map Directions Rides & Attractions Shopping & Dining Where to Stay Wildlife Encounters FAQ Today at the ZooToday’s Hours: 10:00am-5:00pm Hours of Operation for 2024January 8th - November 20th: 10am-5pm March 9th: Begin Member early entry at 9am November 21st-January 5th*: Sunday-Thursday: 10am-9pm Friday & Saturday: 10am-10pm *December [...]

April 22nd is Earth Day, which is both a day to celebrate the earth and a day to take action. This day first began as a local-level environmental protest and has since become a global event. To celebrate Earth Day 2023, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is hosting A Party for the Planet where we […]

The 40th Annual PNC Festival of Lights Kicks Off Tomorrow Night at the Cincinnati Zoo Enjoy the region’s longest-running holiday tradition for the 1st or 40th time! CINCINNATI (November 17, 2022) – The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s 40th annual PNC Festival of Lights opens to the public tomorrow night and runs through January 8, […]

Black Bears and Sea Otters Coming to Cincinnati Zoo Former “Bear Hill” to be home to iconic North American species CINCINNATI, OH (April 28, 2022) — Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is excited to share plans for the area formerly known as Bear Hill.  And, yes, a bear will be one of the residents!   The […]

This Earth Day, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is thrilled to announce that it’s on track to become the first Zoo to achieve net zero energy, waste, and water status.  In fact, the Zoo is set to surpass the goal it announced in 2018 when it made its net zero plan a key component of […]

  Cincinnati Zoo Brings Geurrilla Gardener to Avondale School to Inspire Students to Plant Ron Finley and Zoo Horticulture Team Realize Vision for Urban Garden CINCINNATI, OH (April 14, 2022) — Ron Finley, the self-proclaimed Gangsta Gardener from South Central LA, visited students at Rockdale Academy in Avondale this morning to talk about how the simple […]

The lights will shine bright through January 9 CINCINNATI, OH (January 4, 2022) – The holiday spirit is still alive at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden! PNC Festival of Lights, voted Best Zoo Lights in the country four years in a row, runs through January 9, 2022. “It’s not too late to celebrate,” said […]