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Nia’s New Home
If you are walking through the zoo, you might notice a different cheetah in the Africa cheetah habitat across from […]
Unique Enrichment for Cheetahs and Elephants
By Keepers Anna Miller & Emily Meyer Enrichment is an important part of the daily care we provide to our […]
Cheetah Conservation from the Cincinnati Zoo to Namibia
My name is Andie and I am a senior cat ambassador trainer at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. I […]
Spotted: Kris the Cheetah All Grown Up!
Since a lot of people have been asking for an update on Kris, here’s a post dedicated to her! […]
Rozi and Daisy – The Zoo’s Newest Friends
If you follow the zoo, I’m sure you’ve seen our 2 newest (and cutest) additions to the Cat Ambassador […]
Tattoos of the Zoo
Tattoos are often a physical expression of something that a person is passionate about. Nowhere is that more evident than […]
Happy Adopt a Shelter Pet Day!
Written by: Emily Myers, Trainer, Cat Ambassador Program Today we celebrate Remus, our cheetah companion dog, as well as other […]
Conservation Responsibility
It was on this day in 1918 that the very last Carolina Parakeet, “Inca,” died. Carolina parakeets were the only endemic […]
A Day in the Life of a Cat Ambassador Trainer at the Cincinnati Zoo
Happy International Cheetah Day! Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work in the Cat Ambassador Program? Let’ […]
International Cheetah Day 2021
Happy International Cheetah Day! It’s time to celebrate and spread awareness about the world’s fastest land mammal. The […]
Saying Goodbye to Sihil the Ocelot
On Saturday the Cat Ambassador Program (CAP) team said farewell to another icon in the Cat Ambassador Program. Sihil, our 21 […]
Celebrating Cathryn Hilker on her 90th Birthday
Today is a great day for celebration at the Cincinnati Zoo, as it is the 90th birthday of Cathryn Hilker, […]
Girls Rule! Studying the Science Behind Their Speed
It is well documented that cheetahs are the fastest animals on land. They reach speeds of up to 70 miles per […]
Kris and Remus: Full Speed Ahead!
Kris and Remus have been maturing into great ambassadors over the past few months. They are currently training to be […]
Becoming an Ambassador: Kris and Remus Update
Kris and Remus have made news worldwide with their friendship and as their care team, we couldn’t be happier […]
A Cat’s Best Friend
One of the most frequent questions we get asked is why in the world would we put a dog in […]
Build a Better Home for Wildlife, Starting with Your Pets, Part 1
Advanced Inquiry Program, Birds, Cat Ambassador Program, Community, Conservation, Education, Field conservation, News,
Guest blogger: Natalie Wagner, Master’s Student with the Zoo’s Advanced Inquiry Program Understanding the Problem Growing up in […]
Let it Go! Let it Go! Welcome Queen Elsa
The Cincinnati Zoo’s Cat Ambassador Program has included domestic house cats in its programs for years. They participate in […]
Shock and “aawww!” with Sihil the ocelot – the Power of Ambassador Animals
Another year brought another successful Ocelot Conservation Festival in March for the Zoo’s ocelot ambassador, Sihil, and her trainers. […]
Saving Spots: Celebrating International Cheetah Day
Every year, December 4th is a day that zoos and conservation organizations around the world celebrate the fastest land mammal […]