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Visitors are enveloped in dazzling light displays with themes that include "Animals of the Nile," ocean creatures, botanical ...
New in 2025 is Dragons Landing, an attraction featuring 12 illuminated dragons, including a striking 100-foot-long “ice and ...
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CLEVELAND, Ohio – The new year marks 50 years since the Cleveland Metroparks began managing the zoo, and to be sure, a lot has changed since the 1970s.
Here’s a look at the Animals of the Nile section at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's 2025 Asian Lantern Festival.
Forests are firmly in focus at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, where ground was broken in September for the Primate Forest — the zoo’s largest-ever capital improvement project.
Now that we’re in the grip of frigid cold temperatures, the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has announced their new Winter Wonder Weekends experience. Available each weekend from Jan. 17 through March ...
CLEVELAND (WJW) – Cleveland firefighters responded to a structure fire at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Wednesday afternoon.. According to Cleveland Fire, the fire broke out at the zoo’s ...
CLEVELAND — Crews are back on track renovating the RainForest building at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo after construction was halted Wednesday when a fire broke out, causing all animals to be ...
Children ages two or younger can also enjoy the zoo for free. Parking at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is also without charge. The zoo is open rain or shine from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. April-October.
Firefighters battle fire at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo (Source: Cleveland Division of Fire) The RainForest closed on Sept. 9, 2024. It’s expected to reopen in 2026, housing gorillas and orangutans.
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo announced the return of the popular Asian Lantern Festival for its eight straight year! This year's event begins on July 5 and continue through Aug. 24.