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
We thought the Zoo was great! It is nicely laid out and offers beautiful botanicals and landscaping to view as you stroll to the different habitats. The paths are nicely meandering and fairly well ma… Full review by jazzy472021
Apr 9, 2024
Circled the zoo twice before finding a parking lot that wasn't full or under construction, and was for the general visitor. Once in the lot, found there was apparently no way for me to get to the ac… Full review by John B
Mar 28, 2024
Awesome zoo. Visited in March. Beautiful spring trees and flowers adorn every corner. Elephants out. Visit Hippos first thing in the morning as water will be cleaner. Fed giraffes. Rode on train.… Full review by 782sandrah
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 …
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
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.
It's open almost every day of the year; however, many animals will be off exhibit in case of inclement (or just cold) weather). Such interior displays as the insect and reptile houses will …
It's open almost every day of the year; however, many animals will be off exhibit in case of inclement (or just cold) weather). Such interior displays as the insect and reptile houses will still be available. In the case of the hippos, it can't be less than 44 F.
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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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