Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden

Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden was founded in 1873 and opened its doors to the public in 1875. (1872). It is situated in Cincinnati, Ohio's Avondale area. It started off with 26.1 acres in the center of the city, but it has since grown to include nearby blocks and a number of reserves in Cincinnati's outlying suburbs. In 1987, it was designated as a National Historic Landmark.

Over 500 animal species and 3,000 plant types are kept in the zoo. The zoo has also run numerous breeding operations throughout its history and was the first to produce California sea lions successfully. To advance the zoo's conservation objectives, the Lindner Center for Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife (CREW) was founded in 1986. Martha, the only surviving passenger pigeon, and Incas, the final surviving Carolina parakeet, both reside at the zoo.

The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden recently announced a $150 million capital campaign to be completed by 2025 in order to upgrade and expand its elephant, rhino, and kangaroo cages. The zoo claimed that Harry and Linda Fath, who had previously donated to the zoo's indoor component of Gorilla World and the Africa habitat, generously donated $50 million to launch the campaign.

Year Opened: 1875
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio