My Wife and I are somewhat zoo pros. We have been...

My Wife and I are somewhat zoo pros. We have been to numerous zoos around the country, and made a special trip for both the Cincinnati and Columbus Zoos.

We found the Cincinnati zoo to be a good time with a lot of really good exhibits and animals.

Pros:
The zoo is very large, and there were a large number of animals to see.
Most of the exhibits allow you to easily view the animals.
Beautiful flowers everywhere
Cheaper entry (with reciprocal zoo membership)

Cons:
Crowds were heavy and the staff did not seem so know how to handle it.
Lack of food options
Pathways can be narrow and when congested it is impossible to get around
Lack of signage on what route to take around the zoo
Parking was not clear
Indoor exhibits were not air conditioned