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ℙ𝕚𝕏𝕖𝕝𝕤&𝔸𝕝𝕔𝕙𝕖𝕞𝕪 📸

@pixelsandalchemy.bsky.social

#Hippo #Pumpkin #CincinnatiZoo

October 27, 2026 at 9:41 PM

MK Forever Blue

@mkforeverblue.bsky.social

Hippos get their annual pumpkins.
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Cincinnati Zoo on Instagram: "In honor of National Pumpkin Day, Bibi, Fiona, Tucker and Fritz enjoyed one of their favorite treats! 🎃"

374K likes, 3,869 comments - cincinnatizoo on October 16, 2026: "In honor of National Pumpkin Day, Bibi, Fiona, Tucker and Fritz enjoyed one of their favorite treats! 🎃".

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October 31, 2026 at 3:20 AM

Preemie

@preemiehealth.bsky.social

A different kind of #preemie 🐾

Fiona weighed 25 pounds less than the lowest recorded birthweight for her species. She survived thanks to the tireless efforts of her dedicated animal care team.

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#NICUSupport #Hippo #NICU #TinyButMighty #NeoSky #CincinnatiZoo

50 Fiona photos to celebrate hippo's 4th birthday

Cincinnati's hippo darling is turning 4 years old this month, now weighing more than 1,500 pounds.

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October 29, 2026 at 1:13 PM

📸💀Arcane's Photography💀📸

@moonlit-arcane.bsky.social

If this isn't the cutest red panda in the world, I'm not sure who is! This shot needed a lot of touching up but I'm really happy with how it turned out. 💖

📸Nikon D850 | Cincinnati Zoo
#photography #wildlife #animals #redpanda #photographer #nikon #nature #photosky #digitalphotography #cincinnatizoo

A high quality photograph of a red panda partially obstructed & framed by trees that are out of focus due to being in the foreground. The panda is looking to the side while standing next to a branch on the ground and there are some leaves and other foliage visible around them. Their eyes are bright and sparkly, fur is detailed and warm, and their whiskers especially stand out!

October 21, 2026 at 1:41 PM

もずさんぽ

@strollingmozu.bsky.social

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Cincinnati Zoo (@CincinnatiZoo) on X

Sound on to hear Ollie the kookaburra chick getting in the Halloween spirit. 🎃

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October 15, 2026 at 5:09 AM

Cleo & Roxanne, Asst Segrenterris of Nip & Vine

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Have you met Rico?
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Cincinnati Zoo (@CincinnatiZoo) on X

Rico loves to snack! Brazilian porcupines eat leaves, bark, fruits, shoots!

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October 8, 2026 at 1:08 AM

Elaine/Lainy

@afanofallsorts.bsky.social

Look how easy it is for the hippo to crush that melon 😲😲 www.instagram.com/reel/DdXar7g...

Cincinnati Zoo on Instagram: "Bibi & Fiona snack on a watermelon on this hot day! 🦛 🍉 ☀️"

9,840 likes, 83 comments - cincinnatizoo on September 16, 2026: "Bibi & Fiona snack on a watermelon on this hot day! 🦛 🍉 ☀️".

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September 29, 2026 at 7:24 PM

Aires

@aires.tiggi.es.ap.brid.gy

No wonder he angy. Look at that alt text :blobcatreeeeeee:
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🦛 Zoo Tweet Mirror Bot 🐅 (@ZooTweetMirrorBot@masto.ai)

Attached: 1 image @𝗖𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗭𝗼𝗼 Kris the cheetah with her soccer ball! https://t.co/RgDp7f3y8x ∙ 𝚂𝚎𝚙 𝟸𝟼, 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟼 𝟹:𝟶𝟶𝙿𝙼 ∙ #zoo #animals #CincinnatiZoo

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September 27, 2026 at 6:21 AM

Robin 🦋

@robinh2.bsky.social

Time for a little cuteness! 🦔
#Rico #BrazilianPorcupine
#CincinnatiZoo

September 14, 2026 at 2:25 PM

Kendra, normal version

@kendrawcandraw.bsky.social

*formally, with great dignity yet also compassion* Hello Couscous

Cincinnati Zoo @CincinnatiZoo• 4h
Say hello to Couscous the little blue penguin chick hatched on July 7th. Little blue penguins are the smallest penguin species in the world.

September 10, 2026 at 11:16 PM

📸💀Arcane's Photography💀📸

@moonlit-arcane.bsky.social

You made it halfway through the week, have a happy snow leopard on your feed as a reward! ✨

📸 Nikon D850 | photographed by me at the Cincinnati Zoo
#photography #snowleopard #bigcats #animals #wildlife #photographer #photosky #leopard #nature #wildlifephotography #nikon #cincinnatizoo #catsky

September 9, 2026 at 12:59 PM

Brian G Weber Photography

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The weather didn't allow me to see the orange moon during the eclipse last night, so instead you get a picture of this adorable red panda hanging out on a branch. I just want to snuggle them!

#redpanda #animals #cincinnatizoo #cutenessoverload #wildlife

An adorable red panda hanging out on a branch close by at Cincinnati Zoo

August 28, 2026 at 6:39 PM

Robin 🦋

@robinh2.bsky.social

Time for a little cuteness! 🦊
Bat-eared fox #CincinnatiZoo

August 27, 2026 at 6:31 PM

tree-bee

@tree-bee-501.bsky.social

what an adorable lil fox those ears have

“Time for a little cuteness! 🦊
Bat-eared fox #CincinnatiZoo “

August 27, 2026 at 8:46 PM

Constance Lee Menefee

@conniemenefee.bsky.social

It is World Painted Dog Day!

Social, intelligent, efficient hunters, painted dogs (African wild dogs) are the sole extant members of the Lycaon genus (L. pictus) - Canidae family. They lack dewclaws & have 4 toes, not five. They need coordinated conservation efforts. 🌿 #CincinnatiZoo #Mammals

Three painted dogs - brown, black and whhte accents - going to water in their specially designed habitat - Cincy Zoo

In shadows and light patterns on a wall, a black, brown and white painted dog is remarkably camouflaged

August 26, 2026 at 12:20 PM

(っㆆᴗㆆ)っ(ΦωΦ) ⍝(*ФωФ*)⍝

@gev.bsky.social

🥰
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Suri with her enrichment! Clouded leopards have the longest canine teeth relative to body size of any wild cat! They’re also incredible climbers, able to climb down trees headfirst & navigate the forest canopy with ease thanks to their powerful legs and exceptionally long tail!

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August 11, 2026 at 12:11 PM

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@bobherzog.bsky.social

Pesky squirrels! Safety harnesses! And a choo-choo train! It was a busy day. @cincinnatizoo local12.com/news/good-mo...

New lighted tunnel enchants visitors at Cincinnati Zoo's Festival of Lights this season

The Cincinnati Zoo's Festival of lights is open now through Jan. 4.

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November 21, 2025 at 2:21 AM

Michele Feltman Strider

@michelestrider.bsky.social

What has Rico done to offend? He is only a porcupine.

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Cincinnati Zoo on Instagram: "Rico the Brazilian (or prehensile-tailed) porcupine and enjoying a healthy breakfast of beets!"

36K likes, 497 comments - cincinnatizoo on May 5, 2020: "Rico the Brazilian (or prehensile-tailed) porcupine and enjoying a healthy breakfast of beets!".

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November 27, 2024 at 4:37 PM

Ourhealtho.com

@ourhealtho24.bsky.social

Ambassador Program Inspiring Future Conservationists

Our Cat Ambassador Program team introduced the newest members of our cheetah ambassador team, Zola and Lulu, on International Cheetah Day. They have already captured the hearts of the millions of people who follow @CincinnatiZoo on social media…

Ambassador Program Inspiring Future Conservationists

Our Cat Ambassador Program team introduced the newest members of our cheetah ambassador team, Zola and Lulu, on International Cheetah Day. They have already captured the hearts of the millions of people who follow @CincinnatiZoo on social media and will soon inspire visitors in person. Visitors may see a third cub if the ambassador team brings them to a public space in the next month or so.

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December 19, 2024 at 11:42 PM

Melissa Whalen

@melissanky.bsky.social

Cleansing of the time line. I found this video of the new baby panda at the Cincinnati Zoo, since it's not on exhibit yet

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