Zoo · Cincinnati
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
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Why Scout picked it
The Cincinnati Zoo is a half-day to full-day family outing, combining animal exhibits with botanical gardens. Expect to spend $30-60 per person on entry and snacks, and be prepared for extensive walking.
Hours
- Sunday
- 10 AM – 5 PM
- Monday
- 10 AM – 5 PM
- Tuesday
- 10 AM – 5 PM
- Wednesday
- 10 AM – 5 PM
- Thursday
- 10 AM – 5 PM
- Friday
- 10 AM – 5 PM
- Saturday
- 10 AM – 5 PM
Times shown in America/New_York
What to expect
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid street parking
Featured in these outings
- Morning Coffee at BLOC and Cincinnati Zoo Outing — Start your morning with craft espresso and breakfast sandwiches at BLOC Coffee Company in Price Hill. Afterwards, head over to the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden to spend the rest of the day exploring world-class wildlife exhibits and botanical displays.
While you're nearby
- Arts & CultureEden Park
Home to a museum & a theater, this open space also offers gardens, walking paths & river views.
- Arts & CultureCincinnati Art Museum
Art venue housing a collection of 67,000+ works spanning 6,000 years, plus traveling exhibits.
- OutdoorsKrohn Conservatory
Indoor botanical garden featuring 3,500+ plant species, a rainforest waterfall & butterfly shows.
- Food & DrinkDeeper Roots Coffee
Scout verified August 2026 · Hours & status refreshed 67d ago · Data via Google Maps