The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

The world-famous Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is committed to inspiring visitors to care about wildlife and wild places. It was voted the #1 Best Zoo and the #1 Best Botanical Garden by USA TODAY and has also received rave reviews from Child Magazine, Parents Magazine, Newsweek, and TripAdvisor. Nearly 2 million people visit the Zoo’s award-winning habitats and gardens annually. The Zoo, an accredited member of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums since 1978, is internationally known for its success in the protection and propagation of endangered animals and plants and engages in research and conservation projects worldwide. Known as the #GreenestZooInAmerica, the Zoo is doing its part to conserve natural resources that are critical to saving wildlife and habitats and is committed to greening its daily operations and reducing its impact on the environment with rain gardens, recycled building materials, solar panels and more. The Cincinnati Zoo is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.