The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden has over 500 animal & 3,000 plant species. We outline 11 animals you will love.

Giraffes

You can feed the gentle giants.

Kangaroos

You can get in the enclosed area with the kangaroos.

Hippos

You can see the hippos below and above water.

Meerkats

The adorable meerkats stare at you inquisitively and cuddle together.

Otters

River otters swim through hoops for you.

Blue Morpho 

The beautiful blue morpho's wingspan can reach 8 inches.

Komodo dragon

The world's largest lizard flicks his forked tongue.

Manatees

You will smile as the sea cows peacefully float by the glass to say hello.

Painted dogs

The African painted dogs display their patchy coats as they pace around.

Penguins

Penguins waddle around and splash into the water.

Arctic foxes

Their fur changes colors with the seasons.

Cincinnati Zoo

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