About Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Historic venue housing plants & wildlife. Animal park & conservatory with 3,000+ plant species, wildlife exhibits, rides & a 4D theater.

💬 What Parents Say

• 🕐Visit on weekday evenings during Festival of Lights to enjoy the illuminated displays with significantly smaller crowds than weekends
• 💡Purchase tickets online in advance to save money, and watch for Groupon deals during Black Friday for additional savings
• 💡Plan to visit during warmer months to access the full zoo experience; many animal exhibits close or animals are inactive during cold winter weather, though Festival of Lights offers alternative entertainment
• 💡The walking bridges and carousel are fully stroller-accessible and illuminated during Festival of Lights, making it family-friendly for young children. The Polar Express-themed train ride and merry-go-round provide additional entertainment for kids
• 💡Don't miss the giraffe enclosure, which remains accessible during evening visits and offers the opportunity to watch giraffes eat dinner—a memorable educational moment for visitors of all ages

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