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, …
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Oct 25, 2024
The Zoo itself was fine other than the father of 2 young children twice suggesting that his children look at the lion's testicles who was sleeping by the window despite his wife's protests that he no… Full review by Jcwillia1
Oct 20, 2024
Terrible trip. I first got there and all the parking lots were full. I had no trouble getting in since I was a Columbus Zoo member I paid $15. Once I got in it was the most confusing zoos I’ve ever b… Full review by kduda64284
Oct 18, 2024
Not sure why - if there was any special event etc. - but there were tons of families with kids. Lots of animals that we don’t see other places like Bonobos and Sahara desert cat. Lots of nocturnal ex… Full review by Amy S
I have the announcement! Up! A Great Bird and Sea Lion Adventure is a stage show that will premiere on May 27, 2023, at Cincinnati Zoo. It is a rethemed version of Wings of …
I have the announcement! Up! A Great Bird and Sea Lion Adventure is a stage show that will premiere on May 27, 2023, at Cincinnati Zoo. It is a rethemed version of Wings of Wonder. Show summary ----------------- The new version offered guests the chance to see the trainers with everyone's favorite characters Korrina, Iris, Jenny Wakeman, and Kyururu as they discover species of mammals and birds from around the world including the California sea lions in their newest adventure at the Wings of Wonder Amphitheater. There were up-close encounters each day with amazing winged creatures, mammals, reptiles, and sea lions. The moat will have sea lions and other aquatic birds including pelicans. The sea lion presentation is based on Georgia Aquarium's Truist Pier 225. Characters ----------------- Korrina Iris Jenny Wakeman Kyrururu Species list ----------------- Yellow headed amazon Abyssinian ground hornbill Khaki Campbell duck Green peafowl African penguin Sulphur-crested cockatoo Southern cassowary Greater rhea American flamingo Dalmatian pelican Hoatzin Scarlet macaw Long-wattled umbrellabird California condor Laughing kookaburra White release dove Harris's hawk Black-crowned crane Rhinoceros hornbill Green-winged macaw Blue-and-yellow macaw Hyacinth macaw Black vulture Bald eagle Knobbed hornbill Secretary bird Verreaux's eagle owl California sea lion
Bear Ridge ----------------- American Black Bear (Ursus americanus) Sea Otter Coast ----------------- California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus) Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris) Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) Brown Fur Seal (Arctocephalus pusillus) New Zealand Fur Seal (Arctocephalus forsteri) Northern Fur Seal (Callorhinus ursinus) It was scheduled that Sea Otter Coast will have an outdoor sea lion presentation with amphitheater seating featuring Cincinnati Zoo’s pelicans, sea lions, harbor seals, and other marine animals, and will open on July 7, 2023.
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