For most of us, visiting the zoo as a child brings up happy memories of adventures, melting ice cream, and childhood friends. Luckily, zoos aren’t just for kids; as a grown-up, you can go whenever you ...

USA TODAY readers have spoken: The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is among the best zoos in America. The Cincinnati Zoo ranked No. 5 among America's best zoos in the 2025 10Best Readers ...

The Cincinnati Zoo's spring season is returning ... a visitor favorite will also be returning to regular operation at the zoo on Saturday: the safari train. The train tours the zoo's premises ...

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden has announced a new pin trading program to celebrate 150 years since the institution first opened. Beginning Monday, Zoo guests can buy new pins in the Zoo's ...

Lettuce grows in one of the Cincinnati Zoo's container farms. Hydroponics technician Zach Burns says he uses red and blue light to grow the plants. Last April, the Cincinnati Zoo started growing ...

The Cincinnati Zoo said raising the orchid mantises was “an incredibly unique challenge,” due to their behavioral considerations and dietary needs. Screen grab from the Cincinnati Zoo and ...

Some of the exhibits at the Contemporary Arts Center, the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden and the Children's Museum have been funded by IMLS grants. The zoo said the awards fund its research and ...

Looking for a spring break activity? Two Florida zoos placed on this list of the top 10 best in the country. Here's when to ...

Other zoos ranked in the top 10 include the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, the North Carolina Zoo and the St. Louis Zoo. In its 580 acres, the Columbus Zoo ...