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Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is an attraction in Cincinnati, OH. Cost: $25 to $50.

3400 Vine St · Cincinnati, OH

Why you should go…

The Cincinnati Zoo opened in 1875 and covers 75 acres, home to more than 500 species. Its hippos include Fiona, born six weeks premature in 2017, and Fritz, born in 2022. You can feed giraffes at Giraffe Ridge, walk through Gorilla World and Jungle Trails, and visit Elephant Trek, which opened in 2024 for a herd of Asian elephants. The Reptile House dates to 1875 and is the oldest zoo building in the United States.

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