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Source: Cincinnati Zoo

CINCINNATI, Oh. (WTVQ/Cincinnati Zoo Public Affairs) – USA TODAY’s 10 Best editors announced this morning that Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden took the top spot in the Best Zoo category in its 2021 Summer Readers’ Choice poll! It also earned the number two spot in the 10 Best Botanical Garden category.

“It’s wonderful to be recognized for being a great Zoo AND a great Botanical Garden,” said Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden director Thane Maynard. “Some people who come here to see Fiona or Rico are surprised to discover that they are surrounded by a world-class botanical garden!  We thank everyone who voted for us in both categories.”

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Rico the porcupine.

Source: Cincinnati Zoo

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden opens daily at 10 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m.  Members enjoy early entry at 9 a.m.  For more information visit www.cincinnatizoo.org.