Cincinnati Zoo Announces Record-Breaking Attendance, New Exhibits

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden has announced a record-breaking year for attendance, welcoming over 1.7 million visitors in 2024. This milestone marks the highest attendance in the zoo's history, surpassing the previous record set in 2017 during the height of the "Harambe effect." Zoo officials attribute the surge in visitors to several factors, including popular seasonal events, successful breeding programs, and the introduction of new and engaging exhibits. The zoo's annual events, such