Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

About Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden in Cincinnati offers visitors animal exhibits and botanical gardens to explore. The zoo features hippopotamuses, red pandas, hamerkops, and hellbenders alongside numerous other animals. Visitors can ride an electric train, walk through beautiful gardens, and participate in animal encounters and chats throughout the day. The Butterfly Aviary in the World of the Insect exhibit allows visitors to walk among butterflies. Interactive activities include giraffe feeding at Giraffe Ridge, visiting Roo Valley and the Goat Yard in the Children's Zoo, and attending animal chats such as Black Bear Chat and Vampire Bat Chat. The zoo also features the famous hippopotamus Fiona, born prematurely and raised by the zoo's care team. Dining and shopping options are available on-site. The facility operates daily, with hours published on the zoo's website. A visit suits families, individuals, and groups interested in observing wildlife and gardens. Tickets are sold online through the zoo's website.