Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Do you crave an out-of-the-ordinary intimate travel experience? Then come travel with the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden! Mexico Mystical Migration of the Monarchs with Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden February 4, 2025 – February 10, 2025 One of the most amazing phenomena in nature is the annual migration of Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) southward from their breeding grounds in the United States and Canada to overwintering sites high in the mountains of southern Mexico. Hundreds of millions of Monarchs fly along the Gulf Coast, or across the Gulf of Mexico, to eventually reach the belt of high volcanic mountains which stretches across the southern end of the central Mexican plateau. At about a dozen isolated places within the high-altitude forests of this zone, Monarchs pass the winter in aggregations that can exceed 2 billion individual butterflies. Join Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden to stand amid the fir-covered mountains and witness this awe-inspiring spectacle firsthand as the monarchs flutter, dip, and swoop overhead. Highlights: * Hike or ride horseback to three different monarch reserves in Michoacán, where millions of individual monarch butterflies gather. *Photograph the dramatic colors of the butterflies as they hang in clusters from the trees, drink from streams, feed on wildflowers, and soar in the air above. *Visit the pyramids at Teotihuacán, one of the most architecturally significant Mesoamerican sites of pre-Columbian times. *Spend time exploring colonial Angangueo, which was once a mining town but now derives most of its livelihood from butterfly ecotourism and agriculture. Book your trip today - https://lnkd.in/d4Ny3dVD

This beautiful red fox was abandoned in a box at an apartment complex. He was taken in by an Ohio wildlife rehabilitator and brought to the Cincinnati Zoo to be an ambassador for his species. The fox is not yet visible to the public but we will keep you posted on how he's doing on social media.

Lance getting annoyed by a pesky fly.

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Get ready to experience Cincinnati’s newest fall tradition, Jack O’Lantern Glow, presented by Medpace, at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden! Jack O’ Lantern Glow is an immersive walkthrough experience with more than 5,000 hand-carved pumpkins and fall displays along a half-mile trail in the Zoo, making it the largest of its kind in the Tri-state area! Experience the grandeur of fall at the Cincinnati Zoo, where it transforms into a mesmerizing wonderland of illuminated jack o’lanterns, breathtaking displays, and special effects that elevate your autumn nights to extraordinary heights. The family-friendly event is great for all ages. Get your timed tickets today before they sell out! https://lnkd.in/gb7WjNBj

We’re gearing up for our annual Community Makeover project with the Reds and P&G. The big volunteer blitz will happen August 1, but there’s a lot of prep happening at the Bond Hill site to get ready for that day. Yesterday, the Zoo’s horticulture department cleared a large, overgrown space to make room for what will be a new Urban Learning Garden. Bonus – the plant material removed from the site was brought back to the Zoo and given to elephants and giraffe to eat!!  

This new episode is all about sihek birds! Hear more about this fascinating conservation story from Cincinnati Zoo keeper Aimee! This species is extinct in the wild & chicks hatched at the Cincinnati Zoo will be part of an attempt to re-establish a population on Palmyra Atoll, a Nature Conservancy Preserve and research station. This protected, predator-free island is an ideal location for wild introductions, paving the way for the species' eventual return to Guam. Nine zoos across the U.S. are taking part in the collaborative breeding program of the sihek in preparation for this year’s hopeful release. https://lnkd.in/gA59xiT2

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend the night at the Zoo? We have an upcoming overnight adventure on July 12th. Take night hikes, participate in fun, educational activities, get behind-the-scenes sneak peeks, and meet some of our animal ambassadors up close and personal! Make memories that will truly last a lifetime - https://lnkd.in/gx954mb9

How well do YOU know your Cincinnati Zoo? The honor of “second oldest Zoo in the nation” comes with a lot of history and some epic tales! Step back in time with storyteller extraordinaire Gary Denzler, as he leads you on a fun and factual story-based historical tour. Gary’s 50 years of experience if perfect for sharing tales of the people and animals that have made this Zoo what it is today. Note: This program is geared towards participants 16 years and older. Sign up here - https://lnkd.in/g57F7fQt