Events Calendar
No matter what time of year it is, the Zoo season is packed with special events that will delight the entire family. Celebrate spring with Zoo Blooms, visit the Zoo's newest adorable animal additions during Zoo Babies. How would you like to feed a giraffe? This summer, you'll get the chance at Giraffe Ridge. Through the heat of the summer we invite guests to experience our amazing shows and educational Meet-a-Zookeeper talks. For fall, HallZOOween will entertain everyone in your family, and you won’t want to miss our spectacular holiday event, the PNC Fesitval of Lights.
PNC Festival of Lights
November 28, 2008
Celebrate 26 years of family and tradition this year during the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s Annual PNC Festival of Lights.
Penguin Days - "Bundle Up and Save a Bundle" with 1/2 Price Admission!
January 5 - February 28, 2009
Experience the cooler side of the Cincinnati Zoo during Penguin Days, with cool prices and cool animals.
Zoo Travel Evenings
January 28 & February 4, 2009
If you are looking for a change of scenery, you won’t want to miss this presentation. Cincinnati Zoo Staff escorts each of our exciting travel programs from Cincinnati.
Zoo Blooms
April 2009
See the Zoo transform into a magnificent explosion of color this spring! The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden offers one of the largest tulip displays in the Midwest!
Easter Celebration
April 11, 2009
Hop on over to the Cincinnati Zoo for an Easter Celebration, an exciting event for children young and old that will include treat stations, children’s activities, popular animal egg hunts and visits by the Easter Bunny.
Tunes & Blooms
April 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2009
Why tiptoe through the tulips when you can Rock the Garden? Each Thursday in April beginning at 6 p.m. the Cincinnati Zoo will feature “Tunes & Blooms” – a collection of Cincinnati’s finest and most respected music veterans playing together in the Zoo’s beautiful gardens.
Wild About Wine
May 7, 2009
If you are Wild about Wine, mark your calendar for the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s 2009 wine tasting events. All proceeds benefit the Zoo’s Lindner Center for Conservation & Research of Endangered Wildlife (CREW) – the umbrella for all local and international conservation and research efforts of the Cincinnati Zoo. Check Back Soon for More Details!
Zoo Babies
May 2009
Zoo Babies, now in its 23rd year, celebrates the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s most dedicated and interesting animal families, including the newest adorable additions. Check Back Soon for More Details!
Summer Adventure - See Amazing Shows & Animal Encounters!
May 25 - August 31, 2009
Summer is here and the Zoo is full of adventures! Don’t miss the Wings of Wonder Bird Show, featuring more than 20 different species of birds and mammals! Hand-feed the five Maasai giraffes at Giraffe Ridge! See the fastest felines in the world from the internationally-known Cat Ambassador Program! Discover Lorikeet Landing, an open-air aviary filled with hundreds of lorikeets and parakeets that you can hand feed and Back by popular demand, you will have more opportunities to Meet-A-Keeper as they bring you closer to the action and share fascinating behind-the-scenes information about the animals
Zoo Golf
June 15, 2009
Zoo Golf is back! Proceeds will benefit Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden's mission of Creating Adventure, Conveying Knowledge, Conserving Nature and Serving Community.
Wild About Wine
June 18, 2009
If you are Wild about Wine, mark your calendar for the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s 2009 wine tasting events. All proceeds benefit the Zoo’s Lindner Center for Conservation & Research of Endangered Wildlife (CREW) – the umbrella for all local and international conservation and research efforts of the Cincinnati Zoo. Check Back Soon for More Details!
Members' Appreciation Night
June 5, 2009
Members’ Appreciation Night is dedicated exclusively to Zoo members and our valued Zoo supporters. The event will feature special entertainment, crafts and much more.
Visitor Appreciation Days - 1/2 Price Admission & Parking!
August 7, 8 & 9, 2009
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is offering 50% off the regular admission and parking for all visitors as part of Visitor Appreciation Days.
Wild About Wine
August 27, 2009
If you are Wild about Wine, mark your calendar for the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s 2009 wine tasting events. All proceeds benefit the Zoo’s Lindner Center for Conservation & Research of Endangered Wildlife (CREW) – the umbrella for all local and international conservation and research efforts of the Cincinnati Zoo. Check Back Soon for More Details!
Cheetah Run 5K Run/Walk
September 6, 2009
Running enthusiasts and Zoo guests can participate in a wild race through a wild place as the Cincinnati Zoo hosts the 30th annual Cheetah Run 5K at 8 a.m. The 3.1-mile Cheetah Run winds through the Zoo, highlighting its stunning gardens and exotic animal exhibits.
Fall's Best Garden Party
September 3, 2009
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden invites guests to enjoy an evening in the Garden, featuring a silent auction, hors' devours and drinks.
Zoofari
September 25, 2009
An ever-changing theme keeps Zoofari – the Zoo’s major fund-raising event – the premier black tie gala of Cincinnati’s social scene. Guests will experience an evening of elegance, extraordinary style and excitement featuring incredible food from Greater Cincinnati’s finest restaurants, exotic wines, the city’s most impressive silent auction, live entertainment and dancing under the stars. Check Back Soon for More Details!
HallZOOween
October 10-11, 17-18, & 24-25, 2009
Little ghouls, boys and animals can enjoy three spooktacular weekends of fun. Each Saturday and Sunday during HallZOOween from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., young Frankensteins (12 and under) can trick-or-treat their way around the Zoo.
Zoo Brew
October 15, 2009
Mark your calendar for the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s 2009 beer tasting event. Zoo Brew will be located at “Safari Camp”, near CREW and the 4-D theatre. This event is open to the public and will feature a variety of beers provided by Samuel Adams. Check Back Soon for More Details!
PNC Festival of Lights
November 27, 2009 - January 3, 2010
Festival of Lights has become the region’s largest and most anticipated holiday event. Check Back Soon for More Details!