The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is the sixth-oldest zoo in the United States, opening in 1873, after the Roger Williams Park Zoo. It is located in the Avondale neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio.
We travelled quite a distance to visit the zoo. It did not disappoint. I am a Fiona fan and was happy to see the beautiful hippo area. The entire zoo was clean, beautiful and lit up for the holiday… Full review by 0719karenh
Nov 11, 2023
This was our first trip to the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens and was definitely worth the trip! We were a little disappointed that some of the animal enclosures were closed due to the colder w… Full review by Jane M
Oct 25, 2023
Fiona (the princess hippo) drew me to this zoo on line and I was thrilled when I was able to finally go. I will admit hippo cove was our first stop and we spent a lot of time here. Tucker and Fiona… Full review by 112gaylec
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.