Shopping & Dining

There are plenty of places to eat and drink at the Zoo. The Zoo regularly features Cincinnati favorites such as LaRosa's, Skyline Chili and UDF and has a great selection of food and beverages.And, the Zoo is a perfect place to find unique gifts for everyone on your list. We have three specialty gift shops that stock a full-range of items. The following restaurants and gift shops are open depending upon weather and conditions.

Gift Shops - Shop Online!

Zoo Shop -Located across from Member Services near the Dury entrance.

Family Zoo Shop - Located at the entrance to the Children's Zoo.

Theater Store - Located inside of the new 4D Special FX Theater!

Foodservice Locations

Rhino Cafe -Located across from the Spaulding Children’s Zoo. Enjoy LaRosa’s pizza, grill items, sandwiches and more. OPEN EVERY DAY.

UDF Ice Cream - Cool down with hand-dipped ice cream, sundaes, and shakes. Located across from Kroger Lords of the Arctic.

Safari Grill - Choose from 100% Angus Beef hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, kids meals and more! Located at Whiting Safari Camp.

LaRosa’s - A Cincinnati favorite! Choose from pizza, snacks, beer and other refreshments. Located across from Kroger Lords of the Arctic.

Dippin’ Dots -Space-age treats to keep you cool! Located in Whiting Safari Camp.

Jungle Java -Get refreshed with Starbucks-brewed hot- and iced-coffee drinks, beer, and iced-tea. Located at Whiting Safari Camp.

Montgomery Inn - Home of the World's Greatest Ribs! Located across from the First Aid Station.

The Cantina -Choose from ICEEs, popcorn, soft pretzels, cotton candy, and beverages. Located across from the Rhino Cafe.

Potato Works -Enjoy hot, fresh-cut fries, a cool ICEE or chocolate-frozen bananas! Located by the train station, attached to the Family Zoo Shop.

Skyline Chili - Another Cincinnati favorite! Located next to Safari Grill.