One of the absolute best attractions and pillars of Cincinnati Ohio is the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. This unique and diverse park is consistently rated among the best zoos in the United States.
As their official page states, “The Cincinnati Zoo (one of the oldest zoos in the nation) brings visitors nose-to-nose with a range of exciting animals. Guests can view hippos underwater (including world-famous hippo Fiona), pop up in a bubble amid meerkats or watch cheetahs racing at top speeds. The multi-sensory Night Hunters exhibit hosts cats and other nocturnal predators, while Manatee Springs seeks the long-term conservation of the Florida manatee by encouraging guests to observe these gentle giants.”
The Zoo has a diverse range of exhibits, events, and activities for all ages. As far as exhbits go, The Cincy Zoo has:
- The Reptile House
- The Cat Canyon
- Africa
- Penguin Poiny
- Gibbon Islands
- Gorilla World
- Jungle Trails (with different primate habitats!)
- Polar Bears
- Nocturnal House
- And a lot more!
The Cincinnati Zoo also hosts a wide range of events every year. Every month of the year the Cincinnati Zoo has interesting and fun things going on. Some of the most popular every year are:
- Zoo Babies (May)
- HallZOOween (October)
- Festival of lights from late November to early January
There is never a bad time to come to the Cincinnati Zoo. With myriad events, exhibits, and interesting lectures- this place is a Cincinnati must-see.
