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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 218 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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dayton oh
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78 reviews 78 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

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

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Cincinnati
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

The Cincinnati Zoo is one of the nation's best, easy to get around in and with so many new features now; the improved parking and entry way are great. The zoo babies exhibit is spread out through the zoo now, so there's a chance to see more of the young animals. The flowers and plants add a lush backdrop to... More

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Kutztown, Pennsylvania
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012 NEW

Thought this zoo was average. Not a gem. What I really enjoyed is the Aviary... More

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Charleston, WV
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012 NEW

Our family loves to go to the zoo. Anytime we are out of town, we make the local zoo one of our destinations. We've been all around the United States and have found the Cincinnati Zoo to be our very favorite. Last week, we went with our daughter's fifth grade class. The kids had a GREAT time. The most fun... More

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

While we do go to the zoo in the summer and the animals are so much fun to watch. My favorite time to go is in the winter, with all the lights, and hot chocolate. .perfect for the Christmas season More

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Indiana
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

It was a nice zoo. The gardens were beautiful. There were lots of exhibits that weren't in full swing yet but it was a lovely experience. More

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

I must admit, this zoo was better than the Indy Zoo but a long shot! Plenty of animals to view, but this zoo was VERY large. It was hard to find some animals, and had to ask the zoo workers were to go to locate them. The food was excellent, along with the ice cream. (It was July, and hot!)... More

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Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012
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What a beautiful park setting for the displaying the animals. Good map to follow to locate your favorite animals. Perfect summertime outing walking down shady paths. Buy a tram ride ticket and use it when you get tired; it's worth it. Food is adequate, restaurant sometimes packed. More

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Kentucky
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012
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We come here at least once a year. We love the live animal shows. The bird show is a must see. We love the funny antics and the great information that is introduced. Every exhibit is well thought out. There are hands on kid shows, petting zoo, train and tram rides, nice food courts, craft shows, animal rides, marry-go-round ride,... More

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See 11 more reviews by Christine M for Cincinnati
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012
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While the grounds are beautiful and the zoo is large, it has it's drawbacks. The animals are not always well marked, the paths to get to animals are not well marked and dead end a lot instead of connecting. It's A LOT of backtracking. We are zoo people, and while this was not the worst we've been too, I'm not... More

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