November is Manatee Awareness Month. While we live in the Midwest, one of the places we can see Manatees is the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. And, they actually welcomed three new guests recently to Manatee Springs: Slushie, Alfred, and Hundo.
“We’re happy to welcome Slushie, Alfred, and Hundo to Manatee Springs. Each manatee has their own personality, and it’s so rewarding to help them recover and grow big and strong enough to return to the wild,” said Lindsay Garrett, head keeper, North America department. “Our goal is to give them the best care possible so they can return to their native Florida waters.”
These young, male Manatees are part of the Zoo’s partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Manatee Rescue and Rehabilitation Partnership (MRP). The best part is you can see these Manatees at the Ohio zoo now!
Cincinnati Zoo 150th Anniversary Celebration
This year, the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden is celebrating their 150th anniversary with the opening of several habitats that include a brand-new Elephant Trek, a World Primate exhibit in Jungle Trails, Bear Ridge, and, Sea Otter Coast.
PNC Festival of Lights
With the start of the annual PNC Festival of Lights at The Cincinnati Zoo, it’s the perfect time to visit.
Explore the new animal habitats, admire twinkling lights, along with a blacklight puppet show, and more to experience.
Visit The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
Go to the Cincinnati Zoo website - https://cincinnatizoo.org/ for current membership and admission information, events, and upcoming animal encounters.
The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving (November 27), Christmas Eve (December 24), and Christmas Day (December 25).
Happy Holidays!
