The Krohn Conservatory,
Eden Park - Cincinnati, OH
As one of the largest
public greenhouses in existence, The Krohn Conservatory grows
over 5,000 of the world’s
most exotic plants. Permanent displays include the Palm,
Tropical, Desert and Orchid houses as well as a rainforest
waterfall. In addition a seasonal display that changes six
times a year is especially popular during Easter with its
lilies and at Christmas with its poinsettia display.. Special
events are held throughout the year, with one of the
most spectacular being the annual Butterfly Show. Thousands
of butterflies are released every day to add another blaze
of color to an already charming display.
The Cincinnati Zoo - Cincinnati, OH
The Cincy Zoo houses
a Botanical garden throughout the entire zoo property,
consisting of
over 3000 plant species. Spring
is spectacular at the zoo when thousands and thousands of
bulbs are blooming. In 2005, over 50,000 new bulbs were planted
around the property. The colors are unimaginable and the
fragrance is divine. Rated in the top five zoos in America
by Zagat Surveys, you don’t want to miss Spring at
the Cincy Zoo.
Cincinnati
Flower Show - April 21-29, 2007