Botanical Gardens & Conservatories

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
3400 Vine Street
Cincinnati OH 45220
(513) 281-4700
800.94.HIPPO
http://www.cincyzoo.org

The country’s second oldest zoo houses 3,000 plant varieties in gardens such as the Dinosaur Garden featuring ancient plants. Each spring, Zoo Blooms features 80,000 tulips that infuse the zoo’s walkways with vibrant colors.

Cleveland Botanical Garden
11030 East Boulevard
Cleveland OH 44106
(216) 721-1600
http://www.cbgarden.org

Located in University Circle , the glasshouse hosts two of the world’s most endangered environments – Madagascar's Spiny Desert and the Costa Rican Cloud Forest – set amid 10 acres of award-winning gardens including the Hershey Children’s Garden.

Franklin Park Conservatory
1777 East Broad Street
Columbus OH 43209
(614 ) 645-TREE
800.214. PARK
http://dir.gardenweb.com/directory/fpc

Experience the Himalayan Mountains , a rainforest, desert and Pacific island water garden inside the glass house. Franklin Park is the only botanical garden to own a signature collection of Dale Chihuly’s glassworks and is known for its interesting art exhibits and events.

Hauck Botanic Garden
2625 Reading Road
Cincinnati OH 45206
(513) 475-9600
http://dynamic.cinci-parks.org/cgi-bin/parks.cgi/park_desc?park_id=74

Cornelius J. Hauck planted 900 types of trees, evergreens and shrubs on this property and patented a new variety of lilac. Today the 8-acre site features a wildflower garden, daylily collection, the hosta garden and the “ All-American Dahlia Garden .”

Krohn Conservatory
1501 Eden Park Drive
Cincinnati OH 45202
(513) 421-4086
http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cityparks/pages/-3452-

This nationally recognized showcase of more than 3,500 plant species from around the world includes an indoor rainforest and waterfall, Tropical House, Floral Display House, and exceptional orchid and bonsai displays.

Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens
714 North Portage Path
Akron OH 44303
(330) 836-5533
http://www.stanhywet.org

The former home of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. co-founder, F.A. Seiberling, sits on 70 acres of artfully landscaped grounds designed by Warren Manning. The estate includes an English garden designed by Ellen Biddle Shipman, Japanese garden, conservatory and more.

The Ohio Governor's Residence and Heritage Garden
358 North Parkview Avenue
Columbus OH 43209
(614) 644-7644
http://www.governorsresidence.ohio.govgardenmaps.aspx

The grounds of the residence feature native plants in gardens representative of Ohio ’s diverse ecosystems including a cranberry bog, formal prairie, Lake Erie sand dunes, and more. Tours, available by appointment, include the public rooms of the residence and gardens.

Toledo Botanical Garden
5403 Elmer Drive
Toledo OH 43615
(419) 936-2986
http://www.toledogarden.org

Known for its magnificent hosta collection and a fragrant herb garden, the site also hosts working artisans, the Blare Museum of Lithophanes and an arts festival.