There are many cities in the United States that have many interesting sites or places. Many people that hear the city Cincinnati quickly think of the Cincinnati Bengals, their NFL football team. This city has much more to offer than just an excellent football team. The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden in Cincinnati, OH is on the top five lists of best zoos in the nation by a recent Zagat Survey in addition to being the #1 best attraction in the entire city of Cincinnati. They are huge and have a lot to offer, having more than 500 animals and 3,000 plant specimens each year. It's no secret why they are the number one attraction for families. They are also a member of the American Zoo & Aquarium Association and are accredited for their work in promoting knowledge and protecting endangered plants and animals. They are very big into researching the conservation of these things all over the world.
They are more than just a zoo with animals and plants or merely a research company. They have regular scheduled events for families and children to participate in while visiting the zoo. The 'Zoo Brew' is a beer-tasting event for those that love the taste of beer. They have this on a specific day with all admissions and proceeds helping to benefit Zoo's Linder Center for Conservation & Research of Endangered Wildlife.
For those that love the theatre, Cincinnati is opening a 4-D Theatre, a feat that they have been the first zoo in the country to do. It's a 4-d Special FX Theatre right at the zoo with environmental effects in 4-D such as wind, scents and other exciting surprises that you have to come to see. They have six in-seat effects and some in-theatre effects that make this movie a real experience. One event in particular is 'Dino 4-D' and 'Funhouse 4-D', which runs all through October 2007. You'll see all sorts of exciting things happening in their 4-D theatre. Imagine watching and having it snow on you!
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden has indoor and outdoor facilities that they rent out to the public for large or small events and social gatherings. The Safari Gallery is their indoor facility that can hold up to 300-seated people.
They also have Whiting Safari Camp, which is a group of four open-air picnic shelters. They are placed in such a way that they can accommodate up to 1200 people. The setting is beautiful with the many trees and greenery surrounding the camp.
Safari Lodge is another of their indoor facilities, which can hold up to 150 people. They are located near Safari camp and feature a private deck and stone fireplace. They zoo has an on-site caterer that can provide food for any events that are taking place in their facilities. They offer a wide variety on their menu for all your eating pleasure.
