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Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

3400 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45220-1399
513-281-4700
Ranked #6 of 66 attractions in Cincinnati
4.5 of 5 stars 227 Reviews
Type: Zoos, Gardens
Owner description: This second oldest zoo in the U.S., considered one of the best in the country, is most renowned for its endangered species and birthing programs,... more » Owner description: This second oldest zoo in the U.S., considered one of the best in the country, is most renowned for its endangered species and birthing programs, particularly for gorillas and white tigers, and has a wonderful collection of felines and a delightful manatees exhibit. « less
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Long Grove, Ia
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Had my teenagers and young adult children with us. We had an afternoon to kill. Moderatly price, seen a wide varity of animals. If it wasn't so stinkin hot, would of been a nice day all around.

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Cincy
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

This old zoo is still a treat. Cozy and compact for walking. Great variety of animals, all well cared for. Lovely gardens. Come during tulip time for beautiful flowers and at Christmas for the light display. My favorites are the giant fruit bats!

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cincinnati
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

easy to get around. u can get pretty close to some animals u dont see alot

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Huntsville, Alabama
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012

We enjoyed our visit. However, the direction signs are a bit confusing. Too many paths come together and you are not certain where you have been or exactly which path to take to get to an exhibit. Parking lots need to be better marked.

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

My husband and I went to see the Zoo Babies and we were so excited to meet Bogart, the baby camel and all the other adorable little ones. They had three varieties of baby penguins who didn't hesitate to show off a little. The wallabies were also delightful. If you haven't been to see the babies, it is well worth... More

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See 4 more reviews by Rhonda5519jimi for Cincinnati
Ohio
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

The Cincinnati Zoo is a beautiful place, with many renovated exhibits, along with some historic buildings and exceptional landscaping. We recently visited, and wished we had not waited so long. I have been to at least 6 other zoos, but I saw many species of animals here that I have never seen before. Cincinnati has two buildings devoted to nocturnal... More

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

Yes, I klnow it;s a Zoo; but does it have to smell this bad???

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Toledo, OH
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

Very large with lots of different species of animals to view! Get on time cause the place is so huge you need the whole day to visit everything!

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dayton oh
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81 reviews 81 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

Clean with lots of things to see. If you have kids it is a must see.

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Kenova, West Virginia, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

Good weather and fun outting. Zoo babies were the theme at zoo when we went.

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