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The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been named as one of the nation's top five zoos by the Zagat Survey—and it shows. On an annual basis, more than 1.2 million people enter the zoo to view the many exhibits, animals, and special events that it offers. Boasting 75 acres and a history that extends back to its opening days in 1875, the non-for-profit zoo has gained both national and international recognition.With its self-appointed mission to “conserving nature,” the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden is home to approximately 3,000 species of flora, and over 500 animal species. In fact, visitors of the zoo have a chance to see a number of species in exhibits that mimic their natural habits. Areas like Gorilla World, Monkey Island, Tiger Canyon, Flamingo Cove, Wings of the World, Manatee Springs, and the Reptile House, allow visitors to get up close and personal with some of their favorite animals.Don't forget that the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden also features beautiful gardens and flowers. This spring alone, the Cincinnati Zoo will be hosting “Tulip-Mania” as it ushers in the spring with more than 80,000 tulips. Free concerts will also be hosted in the garden in honor of the occasion.
Lodging & Accommodations close by Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
Kingsgate Hotel & Conference Center in Cincinnati +1-888-389-4121
151 Goodman, Cincinnati, OH 45219 ~0.76 miles south of Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
~13 minute walk - Located in Cincinnati, the Marriott Kingsgate Conference Hotel is the perfect destination for travelers of all kinds. While leisure guests will enjoy the hotel's Euro-American restaurant, spa, and lounge, business guests will appreciate the full-service business center and 23 meetings that offer a total of 20,000 square feet of space. The Marriott Kingsgate Conference Hotel also boasts a location that's within easy reach of the Cincinnati Zoo, Paul Brown Stadium, and the Newport Aquarium.
- 4-star Downtown property
- 8 suites in property
Quality Inn & Suites in Cincinnati +1-800-716-8490
130 West Mitchell Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45217 ~1.07 miles north of Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
~19 minute walk - Midscale Downtown property
- Hotel has 23 suites
Holiday Inn & Suites +1-888-897-9207
701 Broadway St. Cincinnati Oh 45202, Cincinnati, OH 45202 ~2.94 miles south of Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden - Mid-scale Downtown property
- 20 suites in hotel
21c : 609 Walnut St. +1-888-734-9421
609 Walnut St., Cincinnati, OH 45202 ~3.04 miles south of Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden - Luxury 5-star Downtown property
- Hotel has a green policy See more
Cincinnatian Hotel : 601 Vine St. +1-888-965-8297
601 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45209 ~3.08 miles south of Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden - High end Downtown property
- 8 floors in hotel
- Decent vibe
- Rooms in need of an update
Millennium Hotel +1-888-906-6358
150 West 5th St., Cincinnati, OH 45202 ~3.16 miles south of Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden - Midscale Downtown property
- Hotel has 32 floors
The Westin Cincinnati +1-888-389-4485
21 East 5th St., Cincinnati, OH 45202 ~3.20 miles south of Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden - High-end Downtown property
- Check-in time: 3pm
The Lytle Park Hotel +1-888-389-4121
311 Pike St., Cincinnati, OH 45202 ~3.20 miles south of Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden - Luxury 5 star property
- 2 suites in hotel
Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza +1-888-675-2083
35 West 5th St., Cincinnati, OH 45202 ~3.20 miles south of Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden - 4 star Downtown property
- Fitness / Gym is on-site
- WiFi system needs upgrading
- Rooms are ok
Renaissance Cincinnati Downtown +1-800-716-8490
36 East 4th St., Cincinnati, OH 45202 ~3.24 miles south of Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden - High-end Downtown property
- Check in time: 4:00PM
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