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DYK: elephants can swim! They use their trunk like a snorkel to breathe! See the elephants swim this summer at Elephant Trek! 🌞💦 Summer Adventure is presented by Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Honda Dealers.
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Kris the cheetah has officially graduated from physical therapy!! 👏 🎉 She is doing well and loves her time in the large yard! Her care team will still continue physical therapy even though she is technically graduated, as it helps with her strength and coordination as she ages
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Terri the hornbill practices flying from perch to perch! See for yourself during the Ameritas Wings of Wonder!
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It's Violet the porcupine! Contrary to popular belief, porcupines cannot propel their spines and quills from their body. Instead, their spines can embed in an intruder’s flesh if contact is made. Porcupines grow new spines and quills to replace any that are lost.
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A new troublemaker has arrived. We’re excited to welcome a kea chick to the Cincinnati Zoo family. Native to New Zealand, keas are known as the world’s only alpine parrots and are famous for their intelligence, curiosity, and mischievous personalities.
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Happy National Cougar Day to brothers Joseph & Tecumseh!
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In this episode of Cincinnati Zoo Tales, keeper Aimee introduces the zoo’s African penguin chicks & shares what it takes to raise these fluffy newcomers. Learn why African penguins are endangered & how the zoo is helping protect this amazing species cincinnatizoo.podbean.com/e/…
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Happy National Corn on the Cob Day! Featuring Rico, Rye & Juno! 🌽
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Happy National Garden Week! The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden was voted the Best Botanical Garden in the country by USA TODAY!
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Hungry hungry hippo Fiona tries to reach some leaves above her pool even though her care team is nearby with lettuce! 😆 🦛
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Pallas's cat has the densest fur of any wild cat, with up to twice as much fur per square centimeter as a snow leopard. Its pale grey coat affords the Pallas's cat cover, blending in with the surrounding rocks.
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The 2-month-old Asian smalled clawed otters, Shrimp, Guppy & Mackerel explored their outdoor habitat and pool for the first time. They were otterly adorable!
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It’s summer and the pools are open! Fiona plays in the water! 💦 Summer Adventure is presented by Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Honda Dealers.
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The white-breasted cormorant chick is growing fast! Both parents play an active role in caring for their chick, taking turns feeding and protecting it. Like other cormorants, they feed their young by regurgitating food, providing the nutrients needed for rapid growth
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Meerkats are ready for Summer! ☀️ Summer Adventure is presented by Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Honda Dealers.
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See Ori, the milky eagle owl, and your other favorite feathered friends in the Ameritas Wings of Wonder! Wednesday - Sun at 11:30am & 1pm. cincinnatizoo.org/plan-your-…
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Guest POV: You walk to Hippo Cove and Fritz is waiting for you in the window! 🤩 See all of your favorite animals this summer at the Zoo! Summer Adventure presented by Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Honda Dealers.
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Happy 3rd Birthday to Juno the sloth! 🥹🦥
The Cincinnati Zoo is helping to save sloths with The Sloth Institute.
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Sound on to hear a hippo conversation! Hippo snorts and grunts have been measured at 115 decibels, about the same volume as being 15 feet from speakers at a rock concert.
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