Visit the Cincinnati Zoo and See the Zookeepers Instead Of the Animals Next Week

By Tiffany Barnes 

Cincinnati, OH - The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden invites you to Meet-A-Zookeeper July 19-25 in honor of National Zookeeper Week. The Zookeepers are the backbone of the Zoo, working each day to keep the animals happy and healthy. These dedicated workers are the reason the Cincinnati Zoo is so special.

Cincinnati Zoo visitors can Meet -A-Zookeeper all summer long! Keepers bring guests closer-to-the-action during daily feedings and encounters, as well as share fascinating behind-the-scenes information about the animals. Everything from polar bears and Sumatran rhinos to Asian elephants and Mexican wolves will be featured several times daily throughout the park. For a complete list of all Meet-A-Keeper opportunities, visit www.cincinnatizoo.org.

As the need to protect and preserve wildlife and vanishing habitats has increased, zoo’s roles as educators and wildlife ambassadors are more and more essential. National Zoo Keeper week is a time not only to celebrate the real heroes that continually work to educate the public and conserve wildlife, but to also honor and admire animal wildlife and their respective environments. 

As established in the House of Representatives Resolution #509, the purpose of this national awareness week is not only to inform the public about the zoo keeper profession, but also to raise awareness regarding the valuable contribution they make to the care and conservation of captive exotic animals.

Do the Zoo! Admission prices are $13/adults, $9/children (2-12), children under two are free, and parking is additional. The Zoo opens daily at 9 a.m. For more information on the Cincinnati Zoo and all of this summer’s exciting events, please call the Zoo at 513-281-4700 or visit us online at www.cincinnatizoo.org

The world famous Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden was rated the #1 attraction locally and one of the top zoos in the nation by Zagat Survey. It has also been recognized by Child Magazine as one of "The 10 Best Zoos for Kids." Over one million people visit the Zoo’s award-winning exhibits, and more than 500 animal and 3000 plant species annually. The Zoo is an accredited member of the American Zoo & Aquarium Association (AZA) and the American Public Gardens Association (APGA), is internationally known for its success in the protection and propagation of endangered animals and plants, and engages in research and conservation projects worldwide.

To view Cincinnati Zoo's web page on Zoo and Aquarium Visitor, go to:  http://www.zandavisitor.com/forumtopicdetail-119-Cincinnati_Zoo_and_Botanical_Gardens