Events Calendar

travel with the Cincinnati Zoo

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.

Penguin Days

January 4 - February 28, 2010

Bundle up and save a bundle! Enjoy half priced admission every day.

Travel Evening

March 4, 2010

Come travel with the Cincinnati Zoo and quench your thirst for adventure. Attend this complimentary travel night to learn more.

Barrows Lecture Series

March 17, 2010

Dr. Alan Rabinowitz - Connecting the Dots: Saving Big Cats Throughout Their Range.

Zootini

March 18, 2010

Join us as we kick-Off our 2010 A Toast to the Wild event series with Zootini! A Toast to the Wild Series Tickets will go on sale December 2009.

Zoo Blooms

April 2010

Springtime is tulip time at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. Zoo Blooms promises to be a palette of artistic color and inspiration with an infusion of over 93,000 tulips.

Tunes & Blooms Concert Series

April 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2010

Join us every Thursday in April as we "Rock the Garden" with the Tunes & Blooms Concert Series. These FREE concerts feature a collection of Cincinnati's finest and most respected music veterans.

Easter Celebration

April 3, 2010

An egg-citing event for children young and old that includes treat stations, popular animal egg hunts, visits with the Easter Bunny and much much more.

Barrows Lecture Series

April 7, 2010

Megan Parker - Going To The Dogs; From Wild Dogs To Using Dogs As Conservation Tools

Barrows Lecture Series

April 21, 2010

Dr. Scott Creel - Predators and Prey: Lessons from North America and East Africa.

Party for the Planet - An Earth Day Celebration

April 24, 2010

Join us as we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day.

Zoo Babies

May 2010

Zoo Babies is sure to deliver a bundle of "OOOHS" and "AAAHS" as we highlight the Zoo's newest additions. There will also be an exciting line up of children's entertainment on select weekends. Check back soon for more details.

Wild About Wine

May 13, 2010

Don't miss the WILDEST wine tastings in the city! New this year will be an opportunity to taste several organic wines from South America. A Toast to the Wild Series Tickets will go on sale December 2009.

Barrows Lecture Series

May 19, 2010

Dr. Adrian Forsyth - Building the Ark: Strategies to Get Through Climate Change

Zoo Golf

May 24, 2010

New Course, New Date! Join us at Maketewah Country Club for lunch followed by golf, dinner and drinks with some of our most famous zoo animals. Exciting sponsorship opportunities are available!

Member's Appreciation Night

June 4, 2010

Check back soon for more details.

Dragons!

Opening June 5, 2010

Dragons! is an exciting new exhibit that features the largest, longest, smallest and some of the most colorful monitor lizards in the world.

Wild About Wine

June 24, 2010

Don't miss the WILDEST wine tastings in the city! New this year will be an opportunity to taste several organic wines from South America. A Toast to the Wild Series Tickets will go on sale December 2009.

Zoo Tales

July 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2010

Zoo guests can listen to stories, sing songs and meet & greet with storybook costume characters.

Visitor Appreciation Days

August 6, 7 & 8, 2010

Visitors can enjoy half price admission and parking. Check back soon for more details.

Wild About Wine

August 19, 2010

Don't miss the WILDEST wine tastings in the city! New this year will be an opportunity to taste several organic wines from South America. A Toast to the Wild Series Tickets will go on sale December 2009.

Cheetah Run

September 5, 2010

Running enthusiasts can participate in a wild race through a wild place as the 3.1 mile course winds through the Zoo highlighting its stunning gardens and exotic animal exhibits. Check back soon for more details.

Zoofari

September 24, 2010

The WILDEST gala in town and the Zoo's largest fundraiser will once again take you on an evening journey through the Zoo. Check back soon for more details.

Zoo Brew

October 7, 2010

Attention all Sam Adams fans! Mark your calendars for our annual Zoo Brew, the last event in our A Toast to the Wild event series to benefit CREW. A Toast to the Wild Series Tickets will go on sale December 2009. Check back soon for more details.

HallZOOween

October 9 & 10, 16 & 17 and 23 & 24, 2010

Little ghouls and boys will enjoy three weekends of spooktacular fun. Check back soon for more details.

PNC Festival of Lights

November 26 - January 2, 2011

Check back soon for more details.