“CREW and the Zoo’s horticulture team have been instrumental in preventing the extinction
I’ve been an insect keeper at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden for the past 12 years and a bug fanatic since I was able to catch lightning bugs in my backyard. I’ve always been captivated by these little creatures, each with their own lives going on, unaware of what’s happening in the rest of […]
I know many folks have fears and phobias regarding our many-legged friends and that
This year has inspired and required folks to explore creative ways to stay connected with friends and participate in fun activities. Our ZooTeens are no exception! Normally, they would spend several weeks of the year helping with Summer Camp, caring for our gardens, or enhancing the visitor experience at interpretive stations throughout the Zoo. Since […]
As for my future career, I have no idea what I’ll end up doing, but I would love
CINCINNATI – (February 25, 2014) The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is excited to announce that it’s now a Kroger Community Rewards program recipient. The program, which was created by Kroger to help support non-profit organizations in the Tri-state, allows customers to register their Kroger Plus Card and start earning money for organizations that impact […]
Cincinnati’s most beloved non-profits and we are grateful to all of the shoppers who have
Light pollution has also been shown to have major impacts on human health, energy
CINCINNATI (July 28, 2011) – The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s newest exhibit featuring Cougars is set to open to the public Thursday, August 4. The special exhibit, which is located just outside of the Zoo’s new attraction – Night Hunters – will be home to the Zoo’s two young Cougars, “Tecumseh” and “Joseph,” born […]
Cincinnati Zoo trainers have been working with the brothers since they were eight
Bat-eared foxes have giant ears and exceptional hearing that helps them locate insects
Imagine if your body could only survive by eating one plant. And to make matters more complicated, that plant is getting harder and harder to find growing in the wild. How will you survive?! Hopefully you would lean on a little help from your friends to grow more of the plant to help you live. […]
agricultural practices, and using pesticides and spraying Roundup in our gardens have
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Two New Manatees Scheduled to be on Display Thursday, April 1 CINCINNATI – The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is excited to welcome two manatees to their new home at Otto M. Budig Family Foundation Manatee Springs! The Zoo’s first-ever female manatees, “Turner” and “CC Baby,” will arrive at the Zoo late Wednesday evening, March […]
Due to this condition, manatees like Turner, have been rescued and are recovering
