Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

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Opened in 1875, the Cincinnati Zoo is the second-oldest zoo in the nation and a National Historic Landmark that is consistently ranked as one of the top zoos in the country.

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3400 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH 45220

Phone: (513) 281-4700

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Hours

Open daily 10am-5pm

Summer Hours, May 27-September 4: 10am-6pm daily

Rates

Purchased online:

$17 Adults

$12 Children (ages 2-12) & Seniors (ages 62 and up)

Purchased at the Zoo:

$19 Adults

$13 Children (ages 2-12) & Seniors (ages 62 and up)

Parking

$10.00

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PNC Festival of Lights Package

The Cincinnati Zoo's three million twinkling lights, themed areas and seasonal entertainment will brighten up your holidays. Package includes your choice of hotel accommodations. Available through January 1, 2019.

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Festival of Lights at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

PNC Festival of Lights - Purchase in advance and save!

Purchase tickets in advance to save on admission to PNC Festival of Lights. Discount Ticket Pricing: $10 per ticket if purchased between November 1 - November 16. After November 16, tickets can be purchased in advance for $15.00 per adult and $10.00 per child (ages 2-12 & 62 & up).

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Tickets are valid through January 1, 2019. Email email [email protected] with further questions. A standard processing fee of $3.00 will be applied to each order. Regular gate admission is $19 per adult and $13 per child/senior Parking is $10 per vehicle.

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Cincinnati Zoo Penguin Days: Half-Price Days

Penguin Parades return in 2019! March to the Cincinnati Zoo and save a waddle of cash! Experience cooler prices and even cooler animals with half-price Zoo admission January 2-March 8, 2019. Enjoy special animal encounters every Saturday & Sunday, plus heated indoor animal exhibits throughout the park. It must be below 50 degrees for the penguins to walk.

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Feed a giraffe or meet a new animal friend during an Animal Encounter at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden's Africa exhibit. Take the kids for a ride on the Safari Train or for a spin on the Conservation Carousel. Or send your senses into overdrive at the 4-D Theater featuring a cinematic experience that combines high-definition 3-D high projection with thrilling sensory effects.

The Zoo’s 75 acres house more than 580 animal species and 3,000 plant varieties making it one of the largest zoo collections in the U.S. This not-for-profit entity is internationally known for its success in the protection and propagation of endangered animals and plants and engages in research and conservation projects around the world.