The Zoological Society of Cincinnati was founded in 1873 and officially
opened its doors in 1875, making the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
the second oldest Zoo in the United States. The Zoo’s original animal
collection was very small, originally consisting of just eight monkeys, two
grizzly bears, three deer, six raccoons, two elk, a buffalo, a hyena, a tiger,
an alligator, a circus elephant, and over four hundred birds, including a
talking crow. The Zoo was founded on 65 acres in the middle of the city,
and since then has acquired some of the surrounding blocks and several
reserves in Cincinnati’s suburbs.
The Zoo was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1987 due to
its significant architecture featured in the Elephant House, the Reptile
House, and the Passenger Pigeon Memorial. The Zoo’s Reptile House is
the oldest existing Zoo building in the country, dating from 1875
Part of the public school system in Cincinnati since 1975, the Zoo hosts a
four-year college prepatory program – Zoo Academy. The Cincinnati Zoo
is proud to serve as the leading non-formal science educator in Southwest
Ohio. Over 300,000 students participate in the Zoo’s educational
programs annually.
The Zoo has long been successful at captive breeding, starting with
trumpeter swans and sea lions back in the 1880s. The Lindner Center for
Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife (CREW) was founded
in 1986 to strengthen the tradition. The research conducted here has
made the Cincinnati Zoo an international leader in the protection and
propagation of endangered animals and plants around the world.
Rated by peer zoological parks as one of the best zoos in the nation, the
Cincinnati Zoo continues to set the standard for conservation, education
and preservation of wild animals and wild spaces. The Zoo features more
than 500 animal and 3,000 plant species, making it one of the largest Zoo
collections in the country.
The world famous Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden was rated the #1
attraction locally and one of the top zoos in the nation by Zagat Survey.
It was recognized by Parents Magazine as #7 on the “Top 10 Best Zoos for
Kids.” It has also been recognized by Child Magazine as one of "The 10
Best Zoos for Kids." Over one million people visit the Zoo’s award-
winning exhibits, and more than 500 animal and 3000 plant species
annually. The Zoo is an accredited member of the American Zoo &
Aquarium Association (AZA) and the American Public Gardens
Association (APGA), is internationally known for its success in the
protection and propagation of endangered animals and plants, and
engages in research and conservation projects worldwide.
Source (data): cincinnatiozoo.org, en.wikipedia.org
Source (photos): Facebook.com/cincinnatizoo Photo by Dave Jenike
opened its doors in 1875, making the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
the second oldest Zoo in the United States. The Zoo’s original animal
collection was very small, originally consisting of just eight monkeys, two
grizzly bears, three deer, six raccoons, two elk, a buffalo, a hyena, a tiger,
an alligator, a circus elephant, and over four hundred birds, including a
talking crow. The Zoo was founded on 65 acres in the middle of the city,
and since then has acquired some of the surrounding blocks and several
reserves in Cincinnati’s suburbs.
The Zoo was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1987 due to
its significant architecture featured in the Elephant House, the Reptile
House, and the Passenger Pigeon Memorial. The Zoo’s Reptile House is
the oldest existing Zoo building in the country, dating from 1875
Part of the public school system in Cincinnati since 1975, the Zoo hosts a
four-year college prepatory program – Zoo Academy. The Cincinnati Zoo
is proud to serve as the leading non-formal science educator in Southwest
Ohio. Over 300,000 students participate in the Zoo’s educational
programs annually.
The Zoo has long been successful at captive breeding, starting with
trumpeter swans and sea lions back in the 1880s. The Lindner Center for
Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife (CREW) was founded
in 1986 to strengthen the tradition. The research conducted here has
made the Cincinnati Zoo an international leader in the protection and
propagation of endangered animals and plants around the world.
Rated by peer zoological parks as one of the best zoos in the nation, the
Cincinnati Zoo continues to set the standard for conservation, education
and preservation of wild animals and wild spaces. The Zoo features more
than 500 animal and 3,000 plant species, making it one of the largest Zoo
collections in the country.
The world famous Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden was rated the #1
attraction locally and one of the top zoos in the nation by Zagat Survey.
It was recognized by Parents Magazine as #7 on the “Top 10 Best Zoos for
Kids.” It has also been recognized by Child Magazine as one of "The 10
Best Zoos for Kids." Over one million people visit the Zoo’s award-
winning exhibits, and more than 500 animal and 3000 plant species
annually. The Zoo is an accredited member of the American Zoo &
Aquarium Association (AZA) and the American Public Gardens
Association (APGA), is internationally known for its success in the
protection and propagation of endangered animals and plants, and
engages in research and conservation projects worldwide.
Source (data): cincinnatiozoo.org, en.wikipedia.org
Source (photos): Facebook.com/cincinnatizoo Photo by Dave Jenike
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Posted January 2012