The Cincinnati Zoo will officially open its newest attraction, The Linda and Harry Fath Elephant Trek, to the public on Oct. 1.
The zoo turned what was a parking lot into seven acres of habitat for its Asian elephant herd and other Asian animals. Not only is the area meticulously crafted to get visitors closer to the animals, but the gardens are meant to inspire meditation.
“The purpose of the zoo is to inspire people,” zoo director Thane Maynard said. “And this really helps.”…