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The Long History Of The Cincinnati Opera Performing At The Cincinnati Zoo

Tuesday, May 19, the Cincinnati Opera returns to its first home, the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, where performances were held from 1920 through 1971. Zoo Director Thane Maynard and Evans Mirageas, The Harry T. Wilks Artistic Director of Cincinnati Opera, talk about the magic of opera performances at the zoo, and their colorful casts of singers and zoo animals.