Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2025!

The mission and vision of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is dedicated to creating adventure, conveying knowledge, conserving nature, and serving the community.

10/10/2026

Happy African Penguin Awareness Day. African penguins are now Critically Endangered, with their population declining by 97% since the early 1900s and fewer than 10,000 breeding pairs remaining in the wild.

The Cincinnati Zoo proudly supports the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds, better known as SANCCOB saves seabirds. This incredible organization rescues, rehabilitates and releases sick, injured, oiled and abandoned African penguins and other seabirds while advocating for the protection of this species in the wild.

Happy World Migratory Bird Day! You can help birds successfully make the journey between their breeding and overwinterin...
10/10/2026

Happy World Migratory Bird Day! You can help birds successfully make the journey between their breeding and overwintering grounds by turning off unnecessary lights and closing curtains at night. Excess light at night can distract and confuse birds.

TGIFiona!
10/09/2026

TGIFiona!

Ellie would rather sleep in her wheel than exercise in it!
10/09/2026

Ellie would rather sleep in her wheel than exercise in it!

It's Photo Caption Friday! Come up with a clever caption for this photo and we will choose our favorite. The winner will...
10/09/2026

It's Photo Caption Friday! Come up with a clever caption for this photo and we will choose our favorite. The winner will receive $25 in Zoo Bucks courtesy of Grippo Potato Chip Company. Good luck! (Please note, scammers have been commenting on people's submissions saying they are the winner. The real winner will only be contacted from the Zoo's FB page directly and we will never have a link that you need to click on)

10/08/2026

Rico, what are your thoughts??

10/08/2026

Hang on! The weekend is almost here!

Haunted Safaris at the Zoo! Oct. 18, 24, 25 & 30 When the lights go out and the zoo falls silent, something begins to st...
10/08/2026

Haunted Safaris at the Zoo! Oct. 18, 24, 25 & 30
When the lights go out and the zoo falls silent, something begins to stir. Join our Haunted Safari: Spirits of the Zoo, a late-night after-hours tour filled with mysterious sightings in Jungle Trails, eerie encounters in Africa, and spine-tingling stories in Education that make our zoo’s history a little spooky. Guided by lantern light, you’ll explore hidden corners of the zoo where strange sounds, shadowy figures, glowing eyes and unexplained moments have left their mark. Along the way, hear chilling tales of haunted habitats, disembodied voices, phantom footsteps and even a stalking ghost lioness. But beware, some stories are still unfolding.
Note: This program is designed for ages 16+ and takes participants on a walking tour of the Zoo. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. This tour does not include animals. Register here - https://cincinnatizoo.org/education/evening-programs/

10/07/2026

Great news! The most recent vet check shows Martini is doing well with her recovery! Her broken leg looks to be fully healed! She remains behind the scenes with her parents but should be visible to guests in Night Hunters soon!

Our three manatees will be heading back to Florida in mid-October to take the next step toward returning to the wild.Sin...
10/07/2026

Our three manatees will be heading back to Florida in mid-October to take the next step toward returning to the wild.

Since joining the Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Partnership in 1999, the Cincinnati Zoo has helped rehabilitate 38 manatees. As a second-stage rehabilitation facility, we provide rescued manatees with expert care, plenty of food and time to grow stronger while opening valuable space at critical-care facilities.

Soon after this trio departs, three new manatees will arrive to continue their rehabilitation at Manatee Springs. Stop by on your next visit to wish our current residents well.

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3400 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH
45220

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Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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