The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, recognized as the “Greenest Zoo in America,” will expand its sustainability efforts with new amenities to patrons with electric vehicle (EV) needs. Partnering with Electrada, a Cincinnati-based electric mobility company, visitors now have the ability to power their EVs using solar energy captured by the Zoo’s solar arrays located in the Vine Street parking lot.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced today that the Cincinnati Art Museum is among 30 finalists for the 2021 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. The National Medal is the nation’s highest honor given to museums and libraries that demonstrate significant impact in their communities.