The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden has over 500 animal & 3,000 plant species. We outline 11 animals you will love.
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Giraffes
You can feed the gentle giants.
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Kangaroos
You can get in the enclosed area with the kangaroos.
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Hippos
You can see the hippos below and above water.
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Meerkats
The adorable meerkats stare at you inquisitively and cuddle together.
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Otters
River otters swim through hoops for you.
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Blue Morpho
The beautiful blue morpho's wingspan can reach 8 inches.
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Komodo dragon
The world's largest lizard flicks his forked tongue.
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Manatees
You will smile as the sea cows peacefully float by the glass to say hello.
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Painted dogs
The African painted dogs display their patchy coats as they pace around.
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Penguins
Penguins waddle around and splash into the water.
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Arctic foxes
Their fur changes colors with the seasons.
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