Yet another menagerie is upon us!
Welcome to the City of Seven Hills, home of the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. This zoo dates all the way back to the 1870's, and while it is not the oldest zoo in the nation, they do claim to have the oldest zoological building that still stands today, though once housing primates, today houses a number of reptiles. Today, this zoo has grown to 75 acres of wildlife preservation in the northern part of the city, and their hundreds of different species leaves this to be a place where many flock from around the country to visit.
Because this property is within the city, visitors will find that parking comes at a cost in addition to the entrance fees, but several of the lots are covered with high roofs. That being said, it is not recommended to have your RV in tow at this location. Consider taking a picture of the map as you walk in, as this is a fairly large park with many different things to offer, whether you take a walk through Roo Valley, experience Giraffe Encounters, or see the growth progress of the smallest surviving (at the time of writing this) hippopotamus ever recorded in history. Give yourself a couple of days to really enjoy everything this zoo has to offer, as it is an extensive collection. Just be aware that prices do change based on attendance for the day, so plan ahead.
The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden is highly rated by several media outlets, and at the end of the day, we can certainly see why they were. We had come to the area in the anticipation of visiting other attractions, along with another zoo not too far away, but we are very glad that we stopped by this location. Even if you're a little ways outside of the tri-state area along the corridors of Interstates 71 or 75, whether a group, a family, or even just yourself, it will be worth the drive to see this collection.
So the next time your Internal Compass takes you to the Cincinnati area, be sure to put the Zoo and Botanical Garden on your list of things to see.
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