Plan Your Adventure!

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden was rated the #1 attraction locally and one of the top three Zoo's in the nation by Zagat Survey. It has also been recognized by Child Magazine as one of "The 10 Best Zoos for Kids." Over 1.2 million people visit the Zoo's award-winning exhibits, 500 animal and 3,000 plant species annually. You'll find naturalistic habitats featuring animals from every continent and over twenty lush gardens. Tour by train or hop on the Safari Shuttle. In the Spring, take a leisurely stroll through our lush gardens bursting with beautiful blooms. In the winter, visit PNC Festival of Lights to experience a winter wonderland.

Do The Zoo!
Our 2008 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 our new exhibit, Giraffe Ridge, scheduled to open in June. In the Fall, HallZOOween will entertain everyone in your family, and you won't want to miss our spectacular holiday event, PNC Festival of Lights.

The world famous Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden was rated the #1 attraction locally and one of the top zoos in the nation by Zagat Survey. It has also been recognized by Child Magazine as one of "The 10 Best Zoos for Kids." Over one million people visit the Zoo’s award-winning exhibits, and more than 500 animal and 3000 plant species annually.

The Zoo is an accredited member of the American Zoo & Aquarium Association (AZA) and the American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta (AABGA), is internationally known for its success in the protection and propagation of endangered animals and plants, and engages in research and conservation projects worldwide.