Spring is officially here and it couldn't be a better time to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors in Cleveland, Ohio. A visit to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is the perfect solution for that breath of fresh air you've been needing all winter!
Enjoy the zoo's year-round exhibits including the Waterfowl Lake, African Elephant Crossing (just opened in 2011) and the Primate, Cat and Aquatics building and more. Also, a number of special events are ongoing including Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Easter weekend, and a special DINOSAURS!, an animatronic technology display opening May 9. Visit the zoo events page for details on additional upcoming events.
Zoo officials recommend you allot two to four hours for your zoo visit on foot (shuttles are available within the park as well) with an additional hour and a half to explore The RainForest area of the zoo, which showcases more than 600 animals and more than 10,000 plants all from Asia, Africa and the Americas.
The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is open year round from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with extended weekend hours during the summer. Season passes are also available for frequent visitors. Photos of the animals are welcome so be sure to bring your camera to capture the experience. You can also visit the zoo online for information on the various admission rates.
Plan your visit now and make it a weekend stay in Cleveland. For couples, pair a trip to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo with an overnight in Cleveland, dinner at one of the city's renowned restaurants, a night on the town or perhaps a trip to the West Side Market.
For families, a visit to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History or The Children's Museum of Cleveland - two other well-known local attractions - would be great additions! Positively Cleveland will help you plan where to stay, where to eat and what to do - regardless of your needs.
Insider Tips: Zoo parking is free! Children under age 2 are also admitted free! Ticket discounts are offered for AAA members and for those who purchase tickets at Discount Drug Mart locations. If you are local, residents of Cuyahoga County and Hinckley Township can visit the zoo for free on any Monday, with ID.
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