{"id":129,"date":"2023-05-20T13:26:54","date_gmt":"2023-05-20T19:26:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:10029\/?page_id=129"},"modified":"2026-01-13T14:23:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T20:23:51","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Cincinnati Zoo"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"x_wp-block-heading x_ContentPasted0\">Mission<\/h3>\n<p class=\"odd\">Cincinnati Zoo &amp; Botanical Garden is dedicated to <strong class=\"first-child last-child odd\">creating adventure, conveying knowledge, conserving nature, and serving the community<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"spacer\" style=\"padding-bottom:20px;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"x_wp-block-heading x_ContentPasted0\">One of Cincinnati&#8217;s Crown Jewels<\/h4>\n<p>The<span class=\"x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>Cincinnati Zoo &amp; Botanical Garden<span class=\"x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>is one of the oldest and best zoos in the nation. At its core lies an abundance of biodiversity, featuring over 400 species of animals and 3,000 plant species. It is also a world-renowned leader in the areas of endangered species reproduction, groundbreaking education collaboratives, and green practices.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cincinnati is home to the\u00a0\u200b#1 Zoo in the Country!\u200b<\/li>\n<li>The Zoo provides jobs, attracts tourists,\u00a0\u200band educates visitors about animals and\u00a0conservation.\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div data-aos=\"fade-up\" class=\"image-block themed\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image.png\" alt=\"photo of USA today article naming the Cincinnati Zoo as #1 zoo in the country with a photo of baby fiona the hippo\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 471px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 471\/406;max-width:400px;\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/div><!-- .img-block -->[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3><em>&#8220;Cincinnati Zoo &amp; Botanical Garden is foundational to the Cincinnati region&#8217;s economic and societal well-being&#8221;<\/em><\/h3>\n<h5><a title=\"- 2023 UC Economic Impact Study\" href=\"https:\/\/czbg.sharepoint.com\/sites\/CincinnatiZooBox\/Shared%20Documents\/Forms\/Tiles.aspx?id=%2Fsites%2FCincinnatiZooBox%2FShared%20Documents%2FMedia%20Share%2F2023%2FEconomic%20Impact%2FCincinnati%20Zoo%20Economic%20Impact%20Final%20Report%2Epdf&amp;parent=%2Fsites%2FCincinnatiZooBox%2FShared%20Documents%2FMedia%20Share%2F2023%2FEconomic%20Impact&amp;p=true&amp;ga=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8211; 2023 UC Economic Impact Study<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"x_wp-block-heading x_ContentPasted0\">Economic Impact<\/h4>\n<p class=\"x_ContentPasted0\">As a center of excellence in its field, the Cincinnati Zoo &amp; Botanical Garden is\u2026<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"x_ContentPasted0\">one of the premier attractions in the Cincinnati tri-state region, exceeding 1.7 million visitors a year<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_ContentPasted0\">an economic engine, providing a $169 million annual economic impact to the region.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_ContentPasted0\">an invaluable educational asset with over 450,000 people participating in educational programs, including 140,000 pre-school and school-aged children engaged through field trips, camps, overnights, and family programs.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_ContentPasted0\">an award-winning partner in community redevelopment economic growth, working with diverse neighborhood organizations and community leaders.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_ContentPasted0\">a conservation and sustainability champion earning the title of \u201c<a title=\"Greenest Zoo in America\" href=\"\/conservation\/sustainability\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Greenest Zoo in America<\/a>.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"line-spacer\" style=\"padding-top:20px; padding-bottom:20px;\"><hr><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div id=\"history\" class=\"anchor\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>History<\/h3>\n<p>The Zoological Society of Cincinnati was founded in 1873 and officially opened its doors in 1875, making the Cincinnati Zoo &amp; Botanical Garden the second oldest Zoo in the United States. 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