Cincinnati Buzz
WHAT’S NEW AT CINCINNATI ZOO Two orphaned American black bears now call the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Zoo home. Hazel (brown fun) and Juniper (black fur), who received health checks and a clean bill of health, are residents of the new habitat Bear Ridge.Their outdoor habitat includes a waterfall, climbing rocks and even a hammock! American black bears don’t mind the cold as much as some of the zoo’s other animals, so be on the lookout for them this month! Bear Ridge will also be home to Sea Otter Coast, another North American species that can handle lower temperatures. Visit the zoo’s website at cincinnatizoo.com for more information on this new zoo habitat.
CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER NOW OPEN DAILY It is now easier than ever to plan a visit to the Cincinnati Museum Center—the UnionTerminal’s museums, special exhibits and OMNIMAX theater are now open for business (and fun) daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Member’s-only early entry will continue on Saturdays at 9 a.m. CMC will be closed for Christmas, so be sure to visit Santa at Holiday Junction before he heads back to the North Pole! Looking to have a full year of fun at the museum? Head online to cincymuseum.org to learn about the membership special going on right now.
TRAVEL IDEA: NASHVILLE’S NEW SONGTELLER HOTEL Fans of Dolly Parton are able to book a trip at SongTeller, Dolly’s new iconic hotel located in the heart of Nashville, TN—reservations for the immersive music-themed rooms and suites are open, with stays starting in June of 2026. The Music City hotel extends Dolly’s notorious Southern hospitality with several unique experiences available for guests including live music at Jolene’s lounge, writing hours, to encourage the next big song teller, a Sunsets & SequinsTwilight PropertyTour to delve even more into Dolly’s world and so much more. Music lovers will also appreciate the largest Dolly exhibit to date, Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum is located on the third floor of the hotel.Take a gander at this gorgeous hotel and book your stay by visiting songtellerhotel.com.
KENTUCKY KINGDOM’S NEW COASTER A new down-on-the-farm themed coaster will debut at Kentucky Kingdom, located in Louisville, in the spring of 2026. The Flying Fox will soar through the sky, plunge down through an underground tunnel and be the perfect introduction to “big” rides for little ones.The riveting Flying Fox experience, which will be one of Kentucky Kingdom’s 6 roller coasters, lasts just over one minute long, with a top speed of 37 MPH. Plan a trip to check out this family-friendly coaster; visit kentuckykingdom. com for all the deets.
12 DECEMBER 2025 | CINCINNATIFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM
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