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Ambassador Program Inspiring Future Conservationists - Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Our Cat Ambassador Program team introduced the newest members of our cheetah ambassador team, Zola and Lulu, on International Cheetah Day. They have already captured the hearts of the millions of people who follow @CincinnatiZoo on social media and will soon inspire visitors in person. Visitors may see a third cub if the ambassador team brings them to […]
Planting a New Forest on Forest (Avenue) - Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
There’s a new forest lining the Forest Avenue side of Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, thanks to a partnership with Natorp’s and a lot of digging and dirt moving by our horticulture team last week. The forest on Forest accomplishes several goals, including beautification and instant ecological benefits. These trees will mitigate the urban heat […]
Celebrate Fritz’s 2nd Birthday and Get a Chance to Meet the Hippos at Cincinnati Zoo - Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Fritz, the second most famous hippo in the world, will be two years old tomorrow! To celebrate his birthday, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is offering a prize package that includes a private behind-the-scenes tour of Hippo Cove for 5 people to meet all 4 hippos, $1,250 in flight vouchers from Frontier Airlines with Gold […]
Bruno the Galapagos Tortoise Gets CT Scan - Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
CT Scan at MedVet Reveals Abnormalities in Cincinnati Zoo Galapagos Tortoise’s Spine A 16-year-old Galapagos tortoise from the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden was taken to MedVet last Friday to get a CT (Computed Tomography) scan to help Zoo vets pinpoint the cause of his recent lameness. “Bruno started limping a few weeks ago, and […]
Beloved Bull Elephant Returns to Cincinnati Zoo - Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Sabu is back after spending almost two years with Columbus Zoo’s herd Ten-thousand-pound bull elephant, Sabu [SAH-boo], returned to the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden today after spending almost two years at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, where he did his best to produce calves with three breeding-age females. Photos (Sabu in Columbus and in […]
Star of Cincinnati Zoo’s Wings of Wonder Soars into the Sunset of Retirement - Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Bald eagle Sam is retiring due to age-related vision issues Sam the bald eagle has given hundreds of thousands of people goose bumps soaring over crowds at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s Wings of Wonder and at Great American Ballpark over the years. Sadly, after a recent diagnosis of cataracts, he is retiring. He will […]
Cincinnati Zoo Scientists Find Mineral Content in Rhino Horns Unlikely to Provide Human Health Benefits - Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Research results published in Scientific Reports CINCINNATI, OH (June 17, 2024) — A recent study led by scientists from Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s Lindner Center for Conservation & Research of Endangered Wildlife (CREW) indicates that any mineral-related benefits or risks to human health following ingestion of rhino horn products would likely be inconsequential. Evidence […]
Cincinnati Zoo’s Summer Season Takes Flight This Weekend - Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Free Admission for Military on Memorial Day, 5/27 Summer Adventure at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, presented by Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Honda Dealers, kicks off this weekend with the return of the Ameritas Wings of Wonder, the Kroger Cheetah Encounter, the Grippos Barnyard Bonanza, and the season opening of the Dornette Kanga’ Klimb aerial adventure […]
Meet the Newest Members of the Cincinnati Zoo Family During Zoo Babies Month - Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden celebrates the newest members of its flock throughout May during Zoo Babies, sponsored by General Electric Credit Union. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome these adorable Zoo Babies to our ever-growing Zoo family,” said Cincinnati zoo director, Thane Maynard. “They serve as ambassadors for their species, inspiring everyone to […]
Rare Opportunity to Hear a Voice for the Trees - Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Discover the heartbeat of nature with Dr. Diana Beresford-Kroeger at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden on April 17, 2024. Dr. Beresford-Kroeger is not just a scientist; she is a custodian of our planet’s green heritage, a passionate advocate for the interconnectedness of life, and a storyteller whose narratives are rooted deeply in the heart […]
Hop Over to the Cincinnati Zoo to See Blooms, Hear Tunes, and Visit Bunnies - Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Enjoy the Easter Celebration on 3/30 and Tunes & Blooms free concerts in April Early blooms will make a beautiful backdrop for the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s annual Easter Celebration, happening tomorrow, March 30, from noon-5 p.m. In addition to being surrounded by the #1 Best Botanical Garden in America, guests can visit with […]
Remembering Red Panda Lin - Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
The Zoo team lost a very special animal last week. We had to say goodbye to sweet red panda, Lin. Lin was 10 years old and was loved by everyone she met. She was born here at the zoo and then went on to have 10 offspring of her own. She would always stand for […]
Three New Manatees Now Swimming in Manatee Springs at the Cincinnati Zoo - Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Nolia, Amethyst, and Waffles settle in after long journey from Tampa Three orphaned manatees arrived at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden late on Sunday, October 1, and have been acclimating to their new surroundings for the past few days. Visitors will be able to see Nolia, Amethyst, and Waffles starting tomorrow during regular Zoo […]
CREW Plant Lab is Cracking the Nut of Oak Conservation - Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
CREW’s Plant Division has spent the last year trying to crack the nut of oak conservation! In August of 2022, we received a National Leadership Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services for our project, Advancing the Science of Conservation Cryobiotechnology: Using Oaks as a Model for Improving the In Vitro Technologies Supporting […]
Cincinnati Zoo Keeps 5,000 Pounds of Trash Out of Landfill with Zero Waste Events - Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Sustainability efforts benefit Last Mile clients, ODRC, and the Planet CINCINNATI, OH (October 24, 2023) – Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, aka The Greenest Zoo in America®, is moving closer to its goal to be Net Zero Waste by 2025. A cross-departmental team, along with partners from the community, set out to make the Zoo’s big […]
Increase Energy Efficiency of Your Home - Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
As the weather gets cooler, these following actions will increase the energy efficiency and comfortability of your home while remaining budget friendly! To begin, the Department of Energy recommends completing their energy assessment to determine where you can save the most energy and money. If you are looking to increase the energy efficiency of your home, now […]
Zoos Advancing Global Goals to Protect Wildlife and Wild Places Across the World - Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
News Release From: The Association of Zoos and Aquariums The Wildlife Conservation Society Contacts: Association of Zoos and Aquariums, Rob Vernon, rvernon@aza.org; +1 202-365-7612 Wildlife Conservation Society, Mary Dixon, mdixon@wcs.org; +1 347-840-1242 Zoos and Aquariums Join Forces to Advance Global Goals to Protect Wildlife and Wild Places Across the World With the Power of Millions Behind Us: […]