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Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden Review
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Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
Zoos / Aquariums, Clifton
Fodor's Review:
Famous for its white Bengal tigers, this is one of the country's most respected zoological institutions. In 1999 it was one of three facilities outside of Florida to be allowed to take in Florida manatees; the mammals can be observed at the Manatee Springs exhibit. The zoo is also home to walruses, lowland gorillas, polar bears, and Sumatran rhinos, for which it has the world's only successful captive breeding program. Rhino Emi gave birth to an unprecedented third calf in captivity in 2007. In summer there are animal shows and camel and train rides. The zoo is open evenings from mid-November to early January for its annual Festival of Lights. Be sure to put on your sneakers; there are a lot of hills in Cincinnati, and they all seem to be here. Follow the paw-print signs off I-75 Exit 6 or I-71 Exit 5, the Dana Avenue exit.
Member Reviews & Ratings:
Great fun for animal lovers
Posted by beckasdream from Currently living in Monterey, CA on 8/30/07
This zoo is huge. It took us 6 hours to get through everything! We went in August so it was very hot and extremely humid. The exhibits are fabulous and there are a few air condition buildings with animal exhibits that give you a nice break from the heat. Dining is expensive but not suprisingly considering it is a big attraction in a major city. It was easy to get in and out from the Highway. There didn't seem to be much parking at all and we went on a Monday so not sure how weekend/holiday parking works.
INFO
- Address: 3400 Vine St., Clifton, Cincinnati, OH
- Phone: 513/281-4700; 800/944-4776; 513/281-4701 recording
- Web site
- Cost: $12.95, parking $6.50
- Open: Memorial Day-Labor Day, daily 9-6; Labor Day-Memorial Day daily 9-5
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