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Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Where: 3400 Vine St., Cincinnati

Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Through Sept. 7)

Admission: $13 adults (13-61 years old); $9 children and seniors (2-12 and 62 and older); Total experience package (admission, unlimited rides and 4D Theater) $24 adults; $20 children/seniors

Parking: $6.50 (zoo entrance has changed; see Web site for directions)

More information: www.cincinnatizoo.org

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Where: 9990 Riverside Drive, Powell

Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (through Sept. 7). On Wednesdays, June 24 through Aug. 19, the zoo is open until 8 p.m.

Admission: $12 adults (10-59 years old); $7 children and seniors (2-9 and 60 and older); Jungle Jack’s Landing: $6 all-day ride wristband

Parking: $5

More information: www.columbuszoo.org

Indianapolis Zoo

Where: 1200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis

Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mon.-Thurs.), 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Fri.-Sun. and holidays)

Admission: $14 adults, $9 children and seniors (2-12 and 62 and older) Includes admission to White River Gardens

Parking: $5

More information: www.indyzoo.com

Newport Aquarium

Where: One Aquarium Way, Newport, Ky.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Admission: $20 adults, $13 children (2-12 years old)

Parking: Newport on the Levee parking garage rates vary by day and time

More information: www.newportaquarium.com

The Wilds

Where: 1400 International Road, Cumberland, Ohio

Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last tour departure)

Admission: Safari Transport pass – $20 adults, $19 seniors, $15 children 4-12; Open-Air Safari – $27 per person, all ages

Parking: $3

More information: www.thewilds.org

By Debbie Juniewicz

Contributing Writer

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