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.

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