The oldest American zoo building, the Reptile House was built in 1875 in Turkish style and is a National Historic Landmark. Originally housing monkeys, the building is now home to more than 35 reptile species, including snakes, lizards, turtles and alligators, from around the world.
Learn More Pancake Tortoise Malacochersus tornieri At the sign of danger
First lion cubs born at the Cincinnati Zoo since 2001 CINCINNATI – November 14, 2014 – African lion “Imani,” who has been on 24-hour baby watch since Saturday, gave birth to three cubs late yesterday. The first cub, who was in breech position, emerged at 3:33 p.m. Two hours later, a second cub was born […]
The agency’s analysis found that lions are in danger of extinction in the foreseeable
Submit name suggestions via Facebook and Twitter. CINCINNATI (January 20, 2015) – The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s three lion cubs, born November 13, 2014 to three-year-old mother “Imani” and four-year-old father “John,” got their first health checkup today. The Zoo’s veterinary staff and animal care team weighed the feisty felines, administered vaccines and determined […]
The agency’s analysis found that lions are in danger of extinction in the foreseeable
Fiona’s unique journey has captivated hundreds of thousands of people and has definitely taken the Greater Cincinnati area by storm. Her preemie status made her story all too relatable for many families, and her fighting spirit and refusal to give up has produced an underdog story for the ages. Now that the vast majority of […]
for her human caregivers, and will only become more of a struggle and potential danger
Written by Chelsea Wellmer, AmeriCorps Visitor Engagement Member It’s easy to get upset about painted dogs, tigers, and other well-known predators around the world who are currently facing extinction. When we are not the ones who live with or near them, it may seem like a simple problem with a simple solution: stop killing these animals. […]
perhaps is a requisite to objective thinking, but too much safety seems to yield only danger
This October we want to help you fall in love with the “scary species” or species that most people do not find very cute or lovable at first! Lappet-faced vultures Here at the zoo we have two Lappet-faced vultures named Aughra and Ishtar, they are native to Africa. Vultures are super important to the ecosystems […]
Most people don’t think of invertebrates as being in danger of overexploitation,
they take turns standing tall on a rock, termite mound or tree, looking out for danger
they take turns standing tall on a rock, termite mound or tree, looking out for danger
they take turns standing tall on a rock, termite mound or tree, looking out for danger
Using its large ears to detect danger, it barks and flees with its tail raised when
