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It’s National Vet Tech Week! Vet techs are an integral part of animal care here at the zoo, working to care for species and their diverse array of medical needs. In the video below, one of our amazing vet techs, Jenny (left), is facilitating a voluntary blood draw behavior with bonobo keeper Victoria (right) for Vergil the bonobo. […]
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The Cincinnati Zoo is one of the best Zoos in the country and that wouldn’t be possible without our amazing Zookeeper staff. The animal cares teams devote their lives to conservation and the animals at the Cincinnati Zoo. One of the most common questions they are asked is “how do I become a Zookeeper?” so […]
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Guest blogger: Natalie Wagner, Master’s Student with the Zoo’s Advanced Inquiry Program Dispelling the Myths In my first blog article, I addressed not only why domestic cats pose a threat to wildlife, but a couple things you can do about it. While there is a lot of education about this issue out there, there are […]
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One of the most frequent questions we get asked is why in the world would we put a dog in with a cheetah? At first glance, it does seem a bit strange. Typically, people assume cats and dogs just don’t get along, let alone a dog and a cheetah. The Cincinnati Zoo’s Cat Ambassador Program […]
Many cheetah dog pairs have been in our program, from Sara and Lexi, to Tom and Pow

This year, we have an extra special reason to celebrate- we welcomed 2 cheetah cubs

After a much needed but brief blogging hiatus, we are back to fill you in on the latest in Fiona’s journey, starting with introductions to Bibi and Henry. While we continue to work daily on the process of integrating Fiona in with her parents, we’ve come to the unfortunate realization that it will likely take […]
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CINCINNATI (July 12, 2019) – Cats are treated at MedVet Cincinnati every day, but the 240-pound tiger that showed up for an appointment last month is the largest feline they’ve seen at the animal hospital on Red Bank Rd. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s two-year-old Malayan tiger Chira has had periodic seizures over the past […]
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Training, or operant conditioning, is an important part of the care that all the animals at the Cincinnati Zoo receive. All animals in the Africa department, from the lions and hippos to the gazelle and ducks, receive some form of conditioning. This allows them to participate voluntarily in their routine husbandry and medical care, making […]
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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 […]
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If I wouldn’t have been college bound, I’m sure I would have been happy and fulfilled