CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden announced plans to transform the “Bear Hill” area to incorporate three new habitats.
The area formerly known as Bear Hill will be turned into Bear Ridge, Sea Otter Coast and a third habitat dedicated to North American backyard wildlife, according to the zoo’s website.
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“Bear Hill was ahead of its time when it was built in 1937, but it hasn’t aged well and needed to be refreshed and upgraded to provide a great home for animals and a better visitor experience,” said Cincinnati Zoo director Thane Maynard.
The expansion is part of the zoo’s “More Home to Roam” campaign, which launched in 2018. The campaign’s goal is to raise $150 million by 2025 to build better homes for the animals living in the zoo, according to the zoo’s website.
More Home to Roam has already allowed for the creation of Roo Valley and African Penguin Point.
For more information, you can visit the zoo’s website here.
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