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Decades of Dedication – Cincinnati Zoo Gorillas

Elle, the 50th gorilla born at the Cincinnati Zoo (Photo: DJJAM)

Since the mid-1930s gorillas have been a foundation species for the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden (CZBG) beginning with the first resident “Susie”. Susie resided in the “Monkey House”. This registered historic landmark is [...]

World Great Ape Day and the Cincinnati Zoo

On Sept 9, 2017 the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden (CZBG) and conservation organizations across the planet recognize World Great Ape Day. This charismatic group of primates [...]

Saving Animals in the Wild: The Zoo’s Top Field Conservation Efforts of 2014

Happy New Year! As we look back on 2014, let’s reflect on some of the Zoo’s significant contributions to wildlife conservation in the field this past year: Helping Lions Thrive in Kenya’s South Rift [...]