Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

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This second oldest zoo in the U.S., considered one of the best in the country, is most renowned for its endangered species and birthing programs, … See more

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Sep 2, 2024
This is a GREAT zoo. It offers plenty of covered parking, you can bring your own food/drinks, and is beautifully landscaped. Full review by Rautx
Sep 2, 2024
The remodel is ongoing making this place even better when this zoo is still the best I have ever visited. The lion and tiger displays are the best. Full review by rogersober
Aug 30, 2024
Several large carparks, most with covered area like scaffold canopies which I am fairly certain had solar panels all over them, good for them. $10 to park. Had hassle with scanning for parking but a… Full review by Gardengel-IoW
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The second-oldest zoo in the United States is the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, which opened its doors to the public in 1875. The zo…
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The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is the sixth oldest zoo in the United States, founded in 1873 and officially opening in 1875. It is locat…
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Established in 1875, the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden is the second oldest of its kind in America. Over 500 species of wildlife call th…
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The second oldest zoo in U.S. was opened in 1875 and covers 75 acre (30 ha). The zoo is home to more than 3000 varieties of plants an…
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Is there a new Wings of Wonder show with Korrina?
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I have the announcement! Up! A Great Bird and Sea Lion Adventure is a stage show that will premiere on May 27, 2023, at Cincinnati Zoo. It is a rethemed version of Wings of …
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I have the announcement! Up! A Great Bird and Sea Lion Adventure is a stage show that will premiere on May 27, 2023, at Cincinnati Zoo. It is a rethemed version of Wings of Wonder. Show summary ----------------- The new version offered guests the chance to see the trainers with everyone's favorite characters Korrina, Iris, Jenny Wakeman, and Kyururu as they discover species of mammals and birds from around the world including the California sea lions in their newest adventure at the Wings of Wonder Amphitheater. There were up-close encounters each day with amazing winged creatures, mammals, reptiles, and sea lions. The moat will have sea lions and other aquatic birds including pelicans. The sea lion presentation is based on Georgia Aquarium's Truist Pier 225. Characters ----------------- Korrina Iris Jenny Wakeman Kyrururu Species list ----------------- Yellow headed amazon Abyssinian ground hornbill Khaki Campbell duck Green peafowl African penguin Sulphur-crested cockatoo Southern cassowary Greater rhea American flamingo Dalmatian pelican Hoatzin Scarlet macaw Long-wattled umbrellabird California condor Laughing kookaburra White release dove Harris's hawk Black-crowned crane Rhinoceros hornbill Green-winged macaw Blue-and-yellow macaw Hyacinth macaw Black vulture Bald eagle Knobbed hornbill Secretary bird Verreaux's eagle owl California sea lion
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Answer by wmeenaboggs · Apr 23, 2023
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Does the zoo have Bear Ridge and Sea Otter Ridge?
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Bear Ridge ----------------- American Black Bear (Ursus americanus) Sea Otter Coast ----------------- California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus) Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) …
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Bear Ridge ----------------- American Black Bear (Ursus americanus) Sea Otter Coast ----------------- California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus) Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris) Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) Brown Fur Seal (Arctocephalus pusillus) New Zealand Fur Seal (Arctocephalus forsteri) Northern Fur Seal (Callorhinus ursinus) It was scheduled that Sea Otter Coast will have an outdoor sea lion presentation with amphitheater seating featuring Cincinnati Zoo’s pelicans, sea lions, harbor seals, and other marine animals, and will open on July 7, 2023.
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Answer by wmeenaboggs · Apr 23, 2023
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Is the zoo open in January?
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Contact the Zoo directly. Assuming it’s open, but probably with less animals out and about
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What do you do for inclement weather?
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Programs occur rain or shine. In case of extreme weather, the Cincinnati Zoo will contact all participants via email by 8:00am the day of the program. If...
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Make sure to take them to the Spaulding Children's Zoo where they get to feed, touch and pet goats and some of the tamer animals
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The zoo welcomes visitors every day (except Christmas
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The zoo also offers train rides, a carousel and a 4-D Special F-X Theater
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Put together your own itinerary to watch elephants get a bath, view animal feedings, chat about tigers, or watch the Cheetah Encounter show
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Be sure to check the program schedule
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Put together your own itinerary
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You'll find just a little bit of everything for everyone here to make
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Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, it stays open until 6 p.m
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The zoo is open evenings from mid-november to early january for its annual festival of lights
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Private events can also be organized in here
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The cincinnati zoo also runs special promotions for groups, like group tours, picnics, and events
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Families can also enjoy amusement rides and a 4d theater experience
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This is just a perfect place to spend an afternoon or evening is immense peace amidst lush greenery
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The zoo holds a number of fund-raising events throughout the year, as well as educational programs, conservation and sustainability projects
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There are spaces inside the greenery enclosures that can be leased for weddings, corporate social affairs, and other parties
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The night hunters exhibit is phase one of a larger outdoor cat canyon expansion which is scheduled to open by may 2012
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The animal exhibits are open to viewers, and the gardens open to stroll
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There are some serious hilly areas that make pushing a wheelchair or stroller rather difficult.\ngeneral
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During the holidays, the zoo is decorated with led lights during the festival of lights
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You can feed giraffes, see gorillas, watch manatees, and more!
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