Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

A Zoo membership is good for an entire year and pays for itself in just 2 visits! https://lnkd.in/gWeNmwct

Get ready to experience Cincinnati’s newest fall tradition, Jack O’Lantern Glow, presented by Medpace, at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden! Jack O’ Lantern Glow is an immersive walkthrough experience with more than 5,000 hand-carved pumpkins and fall displays along a half-mile trail in the Zoo, making it the largest of its kind in the Tri-state area! Experience the grandeur of fall at the Cincinnati Zoo, where it transforms into a mesmerizing wonderland of illuminated jack o’lanterns, breathtaking displays, and special effects that elevate your autumn nights to extraordinary heights. The family-friendly event is great for all ages. Get your timed tickets today before they sell out! https://lnkd.in/gb7WjNBj

We’re gearing up for our annual Community Makeover project with the Reds and P&G. The big volunteer blitz will happen August 1, but there’s a lot of prep happening at the Bond Hill site to get ready for that day. Yesterday, the Zoo’s horticulture department cleared a large, overgrown space to make room for what will be a new Urban Learning Garden. Bonus – the plant material removed from the site was brought back to the Zoo and given to elephants and giraffe to eat!!  

This new episode is all about sihek birds! Hear more about this fascinating conservation story from Cincinnati Zoo keeper Aimee! This species is extinct in the wild & chicks hatched at the Cincinnati Zoo will be part of an attempt to re-establish a population on Palmyra Atoll, a Nature Conservancy Preserve and research station. This protected, predator-free island is an ideal location for wild introductions, paving the way for the species' eventual return to Guam. Nine zoos across the U.S. are taking part in the collaborative breeding program of the sihek in preparation for this year’s hopeful release. https://lnkd.in/gA59xiT2

Yam eating a yam 🍠

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend the night at the Zoo? We have an upcoming overnight adventure on July 12th. Take night hikes, participate in fun, educational activities, get behind-the-scenes sneak peeks, and meet some of our animal ambassadors up close and personal! Make memories that will truly last a lifetime - https://lnkd.in/gx954mb9

How well do YOU know your Cincinnati Zoo? The honor of “second oldest Zoo in the nation” comes with a lot of history and some epic tales! Step back in time with storyteller extraordinaire Gary Denzler, as he leads you on a fun and factual story-based historical tour. Gary’s 50 years of experience if perfect for sharing tales of the people and animals that have made this Zoo what it is today. Note: This program is geared towards participants 16 years and older. Sign up here - https://lnkd.in/g57F7fQt

Make sure to catch a Kroger cheetah encounter on your next visit! One of the few places in the world you can watch a cheetah run at top speed!! Don't blink!

All members of the military — active and retired — will receive FREE admission to the Zoo on July 4. The offer also allows military personnel to purchase up to six (6) discounted admission tickets for members of their immediate family. Military personnel who qualify for the free admission ticket and discount offer for family members include active military, retired military, National Guard, veterans with an honorable or medical discharge and Reserve Officers’ Training Corps with government-issued ID. Simply present your credentials at the turnstiles on select holidays. Guests with discounted tickets must enter with military personnel who is eligible for free entry.

Sabu took his first dip in the new giant pool in Elephant Trek. He's been exploring the new outdoor yard since returning from his stay at the Columbus Zoo. The next step is introducing him to the 4 new elephants - SheRa, Anak, Sanjay and Kabir. Elephant Trek is slated to open to the public in early fall.