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Title: Cincinnati Zoo.
Publisher: Cincinnati Zoo, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States; copyright 1986.
Format: Vintage illustrated zoo guidebook and souvenir booklet with glossy color card covers, softcover / paperback construction, and staple binding.
Genre and topic: Travel, tourism, and natural history focused on the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden and its exhibits, animals, and conservation work.
Subject: Nonfiction visitor guide introducing the Cincinnati Zoo, describing major exhibits, animal habitats, and guest services while highlighting the zoo\'s role in wildlife conservation, endangered species breeding, and public education.
Contents: Sections cover membership and visitor services, Red Pandas, Elephant House, Hoofed Mammals and Kangaroos, Reptile House, Gorilla World, other primates, big cats, the Passenger Pigeon Memorial, Insect World, Nocturnal House, African Plains, Aquarium, Arrow Poison Frogs, Bears, Marine Mammals, Children\'s Zoo, Birds, research programs, and a map.
Illustrations and design: Richly illustrated throughout with full-color photographs of zoo animals such as red pandas, elephants, reptiles, gorillas, lions, cheetahs, white tigers, poison arrow frogs, bears, marine mammals, birds, and insects, along with images of exhibits, landscapes, and visitors.
Maps and diagrams: Features a large center fold-out color map of the Cincinnati Zoo grounds identifying major exhibits, buildings, lakes, walkways, and parking areas to help visitors navigate the park.
Conservation emphasis: Includes the \"Vanishing Animal\" symbol and text discussing endangered species, the zoo\'s research and breeding initiatives, and the importance of supporting conservation efforts worldwide.
Narrative type and audience: English-language informational guide written for families, tourists, and wildlife enthusiasts seeking an overview of the Cincinnati Zoo\'s attractions, animal collection, and educational mission.
Credits: Design and production coordination by Joanna L. Wright; copy by John Getz, Karen Wachs, Gail Brookhart, and Joanna L. Wright; photography by G. Ronald Austing and others as credited.
Era and origin: Mid-1980s American zoo souvenir guide produced in Ohio, United States.
Special notes: Vintage Cincinnati Zoo illustrated guidebook and map souvenir emphasizing conservation and endangered species; see photos and condition notes for details of this specific copy.
