Living Lands & Waters | Cincinnati Zoo Blog

We removed 5,743 pounds of tires, straws, chairs, and more from the Ohio River bank! (And, had fun doing it!)

Cracked lawn chairs, plastic straws, deflated basketballs, old tires, shredded Styrofoam, and so many other odds and ends litter the banks of the Ohio River. What is one person’s trash, is (in our case) [...]

Having Fun, Serving Together: Protecting Local Wildlife on the Ohio River

Co-written by Shasta Bray and Julianne Werts, AmeriCorps Visitor Engagement Member Here at the Cincinnati Zoo, we strive to promote and engage in conservation around the world, as well as within our own community. [...]

What Do Macaws, Sloths and Painted Dogs Have in Common?

African painted dog (Photo: Christian Sperka)

They are all receiving a boost in the wild thanks to the Zoo! We are proud to announce this year’s recipients of our Internal Conservation Grants Fund. These grants are awarded to field conservation projects that were [...]