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Zoo Admission is half-price through February 29

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Thursday, January 5th, 2012, 4:02am
Zoo Admission is half-price through February 29

 

CINCINNATI (FOX19) - The Cincinnati Zoo has a number of animals that enjoy winter weather.  If you're not one of them, they are enticing you with half-price admission.

During Penguin Days, Zoo admission is half-price every day and there are special animal encounters every Saturday & Sunday, from now through February 29.

Daily, guests can see the Zoo’s King Penguins parade through the park at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., and you can enjoy more than 12 heated indoor animal exhibits throughout the park.  Every Saturday and Sunday, guests can watch penguins, polar bears, snow monkeys and even elephants enjoy the winter weather in their own way during a variety of animal enrichment activities. 

Weekend Activities include:

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Paddlefest Draws 2,200 Paddler, a Record Crowd

Submitted by ctevis on Monday, June 27th, 7:11 pm
Paddlefest Draws 2,200 Paddler, a Record Crowd

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - An estimated 2,200 people paddled the Ohio River Saturday as part of the 10th annual Paddlefest, the largest crowd in the event's history.

The 8.2-mile trip from Coney Island Park to the Public Landing in Cincinnati drew 200 more paddlers than it did last year, maintaining Paddlefest's distinction as the largest on-water paddling event in the nation.

Paddlers - mostly in canoes and kayaks -- made their way downstream under sunny skies and relatively cool temperatures, giving Paddlefest and the region a respite from repeated rainfalls.

The U.S. Coast Guard kept the river closed to powerboat and commercial boat traffic for four hours to make conditions safe for the paddlers, who were in an estimated 1,600 boats.

After winning one of Paddlefest's races Saturday, U.S. Sen. Rob Portman of Terrace Park presented a U.S. flag that had flown over the U.S. Capitol to Paddlefest Chair and Founder Brewster Rhoads in honor of Paddlefest.

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Butterfly Show about to come in for landing

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Friday, June 17th, 2011, 11:16pm
Butterfly Show about to come in for landing

CINCINNATI (FOX19) - The final week of the record-breaking Butterflies of Brazil show is almost here, but there is still time to mingle with the exotic, vibrant butterflies and experience the lush, tropical flora and Carnaval-­‐inspired set designs at the Krohn Conservatory.

The Butterflies of Brazil show will close on Sunday, June 26, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.

Still ahead at the Butterfly Show:

•Because the Butterfly Show is "Sweet 16" this year, Krohn Conservatory is giving away a party for up to 50 people at Krohn (cake & ice-­‐cream included) for the 90,000th visitor to the Butterfly Show! (It can happen at any time!)

•On Father’s Day (Sunday, June 19), all Dads will be admitted FREE with their families. This event is sponsored by the Macy’s Foundation. •The Israel Scouts (“Tzofim”) will tour the Butterfly Show on Friday, June 24 before leaving to attend the Boy Scout camp at Camp Friedlander.

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Volunteer at the 2011 Krohn Conservatory Butterfly Show

Submitted by ctevis on Tuesday, May 17th, 9:29 pm
Volunteer at the 2011 Krohn Conservatory Butterfly Show

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19)-  Butterflies of Brazil has fluttered into Cincinnati on the wings of some of the world's most spectacular butterflies and brings you all the electrifying sensations of the Brazilian experience-in Cincinnati!

Join us during the day to assist with keeping the butterflies inside as door guards or helping visitors make fun butterfly crafts in the education room. Or if daytime is difficult we have many evening opportunities such as Photo Nights or Happy Hours that can involve your talents.

Come join us! It's Flutterful!

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Tri - State Favorite Free Kids Event is Back

Submitted by ctevis on Tuesday, May 17th, 8:30 pm
Tri - State Favorite Free Kids Event is Back

CINCINNATI,OH (FOX19) - KidsFest, Cincinnati's largest kid's event, will take place from Noon until 6pm on Saturday, June 4th along the Cincinnati riverfront at Sawyer Point Park.  KidsFest will offer families entertainment, live performances, educational activities and so much more!

What better way to begin the summer than with a full day filled with free games & giveaways from the Cincinnati Reds, Cincinnati Museum Center, The Beach Waterpark and many more.  The Amazing Portable Circus will be on site with train rides, a juggler workshop, strolling characters and giant inflatable games such as Twister, Connect 4 and Chutes & Ladders. The fun will continue on the P&G stage with performances by youth of all ages and representatives of ArtsWave supported agencies and the incredible, unforgettable Bug Experience with Dr.

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Schmidt, Mallory team to fight bed bugs

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Monday, May 16th, 2011, 5:59pm
Schmidt, Mallory team to fight bed bugs

CINCINNATI (FOX19) - A local State Representative is teaming up with a member of Congress to fight bed bugs.

State Representative Dale Mallory (D-West End) and Congresswoman Jean Schmidt (R-Miami Township Clermont County) will hold a press conference in Cincinnati regarding the recent news about bed bugs and infectious diseases and the house fire caused by a bed bug treatment in Carthage. 

Mallory and Schmidt both want the United States Environmental Protection Agency to approve Ohio’s request to use Propoxur to fight bed bug infestations.  A resolution with this request sponsored by Rep.

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Cincinnati Park Board becomes owner of largest number of solar facilities in Ohio

Submitted by ctevis on Friday, September 24th, 8:41 pm

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - The Cincinnati Park Board successfully competed to receive award of a $451,000 federal grant and $300,000 in private funds for the installation of Solar Photovoltaic panels at 13 Park facilities (170 kW).

Upon completion of these new installations by December of 2010, the Park Board will be the owner of the largest number of solar-powered facilities in Ohio.

PUBLIC INVITED: CINCINNATI PARKS ON OHIO SOLAR TOUR Saturday, October 2, 2010   10am-4pm open house

Three of the new grant-funded solar installations are complete, and citizens are welcome to visit them on October 2, 2010 during the annual Green Energy Ohio Solar tour in Greater Cincinnati.  The Ohio Solar Tour is self guided, with an open-house format.  We encourage the public to visit the Cincinnati Park  sites during the 2010 Ohio Solar Tour. 

 

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