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Cincinnati specimen solves 180-year-old extinction mystery
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 9, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@cincymuseum.org Cincinnati specimen helps solve 180-year-old extinction mystery New research confirms the remains of last surviving female great auk are in the collection of Cincinnati Museum Center CINCINNATI – New research published last month confirms the remains of the last living female great auk resides in Cincinnati. Researchers from Denmark, Sweden, New Zealand, Norway and the United Kingdom, working with
Celebrate the Zoo’s 150th anniversary by visiting during Winter Discount Days!
Source Save money this winter during Winter Discount Days! Enjoy discounted admission from January 6- February 28, 2025. Buy online and get tickets for as little as $9 for adults and $6 for children on select days! On your visit, learn more about the winter-hardy animals at the Zoo and the natural adaptations that prepare them for the cold.