Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is the 2nd oldest zoo in the country with over 500 animal species and 3,000 plant species. Consistently voted one of the top zoos in the country and voted the #1 family attraction in Cincinnati by Zagat Survey. In June 2013 we opened the largest exhibit - AFRICA! This summer, we opened the next exciting phase of AFRICA by adding Meerkats and Painted Dogs! This spectacular exhibit offers open-air, dramatic views of some of Africa’s most powerful predators - lions and cheetahs. The expanded Giraffe Ridge with covered gazebo allows more access and feeding opportunity with these gentle giants. Visit the "greenest" Zoo in America!

Hours

Regular Zoo operating hours:
January 6 - November 19: 10am-5pm
March 1 - Begin Member early entry at 9am

For the Festival of Lights, operating hours are:
November 20 - January 4*:
- Sunday - Thursday: 10am-9pm
- Friday & Saturday: 10am-10pm
*December 21 - December 31:10am-10pm

The Zoo is closed all day on Thanksgiving Day (11/27), Christmas Eve (12/24), and Christmas Day (12/25)