National Register of Historic Places

Cincinnati Zoo's Historic Reptile House

Cincinnati Zoo's Historic Reptile House is a historic place in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on February 27, 1987, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 87000905.

Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OhioListed February 27, 1987NRIS #87000905★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Cincinnati Zoo's Historic Reptile House?

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is the second oldest zoo in the United States, founded in 1873 and officially opening in 1875. It is located in the Avondale neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio. It originally began with 64.5 acres (26.1 ha) in the middle of the city, but has spread into the neighboring blocks and several reserves in Cincinnati's outer suburbs. Several historic buildings were designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1987.

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Listing details

Name
Cincinnati Zoo's Historic Reptile House
City
Cincinnati
County
Hamilton County
State
Ohio
Listed on the National Register
February 27, 1987
NRIS reference number
87000905
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
39.14420, -84.50917
When was Cincinnati Zoo's Historic Reptile House listed on the National Register?

Cincinnati Zoo's Historic Reptile House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 27, 1987.

Where is Cincinnati Zoo's Historic Reptile House located?

Cincinnati Zoo's Historic Reptile House is located in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio at approximately 39.14420, -84.50917. See the map above.

Is Cincinnati Zoo's Historic Reptile House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Cincinnati Zoo's Historic Reptile House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.