The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden‘s will be celebrating World Rhino Day by giving visitors a chance to learn about endangered rhinos.

  • Family activities
  • Crafts
  • Discovery stations
  • Rhino animal encounters
  • Special animal demonstrations

“We designed this day around learning about our world’s rhinos and the problems they face, as well as an opportunity for visitors to get involved. While we spotlight all 5 species, we give extra interest in our Sumatran Rhino, Harapan, as being the last of his kind in North America and our conservation efforts,”says Connor Miko of Cincinnati Zoo.

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens will host numerous events during World Rhino Day.
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens will host numerous events during World Rhino Day.

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden will also hold a World Rhino Day: State of the Rhino Lecture & Keeper Panel led by the Zoo’s Dr. Terri Roth (Vice President of Conservation & Research, Director of Lindner Center for Conservation & Research of Endangered Wildlife).

#MuddyForRhinos

Submit your muddiest pics or videos on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with #MuddyForRhinos. Photo via Cincinnati Zoo website.
Submit your muddiest pics or videos on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with #MuddyForRhinos. Photo via Cincinnati Zoo website.

Find some dirt, add water and have fun — rhino style! Submit your muddiest pics or videos on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with #MuddyForRhinos, and we’ll choose our favorite. The winner will get to meet a Cincinnati Zoo Rhino Behind the Scenes! Contest starts Sept. 8 and ends Sept. 19. Winner will be announced at the World Rhino Day Celebration on Sept. 21.

Poster Contest for Students

Flex your creative muscles while helping the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden promote rhino conservation. This contest is open to public, private or home school students. Prizes will be awarded to one student in each of these four grade groups: K-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12.

Contest rules can be found here.