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Today at the Zoo
Today’s Hours: 10:00am-5:00pm
Animal News for Today
- The full bloat – Tucker, Bibi, Fiona and Fritz, will have access to their outdoor exhibit if it’s at least 40 degrees F.
- Brown Mountain Tortoises will be off habitat.
- Butterfly Aviary is now open 9:00am-3:00pm.
- Black Rhino will have access.
- Kangaroos will be out late.
- Tigers will be out late.
Encounters & Chats
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Getting Around The Zoo
Food location hours & animal appearances vary by season. Ask us when you arrive for details on how to make the most of your visit!
Zoo Map
Purchase a Souvenir Zoo Map at the Zoo for $1.
When you’re at the Zoo, find your destination with our interactive mobile app!
Directions & Parking
The main Zoo lot is located at 3427 Vine Street. The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is located at 3400 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45220. You can also take Metro routes 1, 46, 38x, 78 or hop on a Red Bike.
The main Zoo lot is located at 3427 Vine St. If this lot is full, you may be directed to park at any of our overflow lots.
Visitors may enter the Zoo using the Pavilion Entry Building from the Main Parking Lot, equipped with stairs & elevators to get to bridge level.
Zoo Rides & Attractions
Rides are an included benefit of Platinum and Gold Members. Standard members and non-members may purchase tickets at each respective attraction.
Wildlife Encounters
These are included with Zoo admission
Cheetah Encounters
Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30am and 12:00pm
See cheetahs do what they do best – RUN – during the Kroger Cheetah Encounter.
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Barnyard Bonanza
Thursdays-Sundays at 11:00am and 2:00pm.
The Barnyard Bonanza is a fast-paced, fun, family-friendly demonstration of barnyard animal behaviors in our Children’s Zoo!
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Wings of Wonder
Returns May 27
Join us for an action-packed free-flight demonstration in the Zoo’s amphitheater. See, hear, and feel birds fly over your head and marvel at other amazing bird behaviors. More info.
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Shopping & Dining
The main Zoo Shop, located in Vine Street Village, carries a wide range of items to commemorate your trip to the Zoo and also stocks practical items, such as sunscreen, to make your visit more enjoyable!
Gift Shops
You can now shop at the Cincinnati Zoo’s Gift Shop online! Don’t miss all of the latest merch!
Food
From Food Trucks featuring chicken strips, tacos, and burgers to snack stations and Hops, overlooking Roo Valley, the Zoo has something for everyone!
Thursday, December 7, 2023
FAQ: Zoo Information and Policies
In case of Lost Child or other emergencies, call the Zoo’s public safety team at 513.475.6112
Reservations are not required. Tickets are date-specific. Purchasing online, in advance of your visit is highly recommended. You get the best price and skip the line! All sales final, tickets are non-refundable.
Reservations are not required. Tickets are date-specific. Purchasing online, in advance of your visit is highly recommended. You get the best price and skip the line! All sales final, tickets are non-refundable.
Reservations are not required. Tickets are date-specific. Purchasing online, in advance of your visit is highly recommended. You get the best price and skip the line! All sales final, tickets are non-refundable.
Reservations are not required. Tickets are date-specific. Purchasing online, in advance of your visit is highly recommended. You get the best price and skip the line! All sales final, tickets are non-refundable.
Reservations are not required. Tickets are date-specific. Purchasing online, in advance of your visit is highly recommended. You get the best price and skip the line! All sales final, tickets are non-refundable.
Reservations are not required. Tickets are date-specific. Purchasing online, in advance of your visit is highly recommended. You get the best price and skip the line! All sales final, tickets are non-refundable.
Reservations are not required. Tickets are date-specific. Purchasing online, in advance of your visit is highly recommended. You get the best price and skip the line! All sales final, tickets are non-refundable.
Where To Stay
Fiona: Queen of the Zoo Hotel Package
Coming to Cincinnati to visit the Queen of the Zoo? The Graduate Cincinnati is less than a mile from the Zoo and has you covered!
- Their best available room rate
- Two (2) tickets to the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
- $20 daily credit to Fiona’s, our lobby-level bar and restaurant
Book with code ZOOFUN.
Book the Fiona: Queen of the Zoo hotel package with the Graduate Cincinnati!
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