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To say that raising Fiona has been a challenge may qualify as the understatement of the year. We knew full well that hand-raising a premature hippo baby would be a difficult undertaking, but the actual experience is even more of a rollercoaster than we could imagine. In just the 1 month that she has been […]

It wasn’t long ago that we shared the news of our ultrasound success with the world.  We had made history and captured the first in utero images of a Nile hippo fetus, confirming that one of our zoo’s newest and most charismatic residents, Bibi, was pregnant for the first time in her life. With proof that […]

CINCINNATI, OH  (January 31, 2017) – The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s week-old hippo calf will be called Fiona, which means “fair”. “Even though Fiona’s not out of the woods yet, every baby needs a name and her animal care team thought the name was a perfect fit for their “fair” little girl,” said Christina […]

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CINCINNATI, OH  (January 24, 2017) – Seventeen-year-old hippo Bibi gave birth early this morning to the first Nile hippo born at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden in 75 years. The calf, a female, was not expected until March and is receiving critical care from vet and nursery staff since the premature baby was not able […]

Cincinnati Zoo team captures world’s first image of a Nile hippo in the womb  CINCINNATI, OH  (January 9, 2017) – The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is kicking off 2017 with some big news!  Zoo scientists and animal staff captured the first ever ultrasound image of a Nile hippo fetus last week, confirming that 17-year-old Bibi […]

Cincinnati, OH (July 21, 2016)— Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s much-anticipated hippo exhibit is finally open, and it was worth the weight! Visitors marveled at the girth of hippos Bibi & Henry for the first time this morning as the pair floated, splashed and belly-flopped in their 70,000-gallon pool. Members took advantage of the opportunity […]

Fundraising goal met for final phase of AFRICA exhibit construction Cincinnati, OH (October 15, 2015)— Hippos are coming back to Cincinnati! After a nearly 20-year hippo hiatus, visitors can look forward to seeing these charismatic creatures at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden in the summer of 2016, when the much-anticipated $7.3 million hippo exhibit […]

The hippo exhibit will be the final, and most anticipated, piece of Africa! By purchasing a hippo t-shirt, you are helping to build an exciting and interactive family play area located between our meerkat and hippo exhibits inside Africa (see drawing below). This brand new play space will include climbing rocks, a ropes course activity area, […]

National Hippo Day is February 15, and we are asking for donations to help us complete the final phase of our Africa exhibit — the hippo pool! Help Bring Hippos Back to Cincinnati! Text HIPPO to 80888 to donate $10 (charged to your cell phone bill) or click here to make a credit card donation […]

West Sixth Brewing Co. and Taste of Belgium Short Vine are teaming up for a “Hops for Hippos” fundraiser, set for 6 p.m. Feb. 6, to raise money for our hippo exhibit! Taste of Belgium will donate 6 percent of sales to the zoo and West Sixth will match that contribution. Zoo Director Thane Maynard, Chief Operating Officer Dave […]

Thanks to all who contributed to our #GivingTuesday Hippo Campaign!  The total amount raised is still being tallied and will be announced later today. If you didn’t get a chance to contribute on #GivingTuesday, it’s not too late!  We still need your support. 2 Easy Ways to Give: Click here to donate online or…Text HIPPO […]

The Cincinnati Zoo is welcoming its newest arrivals! Help us celebrate the babies at the Zoo! Beyond the cuteness factor, the Zoo Babies celebration serves as a reminder of the importance of wildlife conservation. Through educational programs and habitats throughout the Zoo, visitors are invited to learn about the challenges facing these animals in the [...]

USA TODAY poll names Zoo’s botanical garden #1 and #2 Zoo in USA CINCINNATI, OH (March 13, 2024) – USA TODAY’s 10Best editors announced today that Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden took the top spot in the Best Botanical Garden category in its 2024 Readers’ Choice poll! It also earned the number two spot in the [...]

Spring season brings more reasons to visit Cincinnati Zoo   CINCINNATI, OH (March 8, 2024) – This weekend marks the official start of Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s spring season! Train and carousel rides, animal encounters, and giraffe feedings, sponsored by Chick-fil-A, resume and warmer temps bring more animals outside!   Photos | Video   “Spring is a [...]

CINCINNATI, OH (March 1, 2024) – Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden memberships are worth your wild, and now is the best time to join the Zoo family!  With Elephant Trek opening this summer, there will be more to see and do than ever before! membership | Cincinnati Zoo B-roll 2023.mp4 “All memberships come with unlimited [...]

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For all our Fiona and Fritz National Siblings Day painting event participants: the link for the event was sent on Monday! If you have any questions or issues logging in, please contact us at [email protected]. There will also be a link available after the event if you cannot make it to the class. If you [...]