Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is home to more than 3,000 animals representing 600 species, Open all year (closed Dec. 25 & Jan. 1), 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. with extended summer weekend hours. clemetzoo.com

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    (216) 661-6500

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    clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo

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3900 Wildlife Way Cleveland , OH 44109 United States

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Melanie Denise

Love the zoo . So much to see and do. Great improvements from when I was a young girl. Great way to spend the day. You're sure to see your favorite animal or find a new favorite.

Joanne R

Getting a season pass is the best. Sometimes we make a last minute trip and spend only an hour or two and we don't feel that we have to stay all day as we would if we paid to get in.

Kendra Pereira

Biggest zoo I've ever been too! It was awesome!!! And the dinosaurs special exhibit was amazing!!!! Make sure you have all day to visit!!!!

Crystal Davis

Great zoo ! So many animals to see. Most don't like that there's a lot of walking but I love it. You can feed the giraffes in the warmer months.

Rachel Drum

Savanna Watering Hole = Beer/Drinks!Usually of the "Twisted Tea " or Mike's Hard variety. Sits at the fork in the road between path to giraffes and the path to Northern Trek.

Aaron Jeffery

The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is full of educational displays, with plenty of indoor exhibits to make it worth a visit, even on rainy days. Be advised, thy do require ID if you pay with a credit card.

Discover Ohio

December Days offers seasonal activities for the whole family to enjoy including animal programs, seasonal music , eco-friendly crafts, holiday cookie decorating and more. (Dec. 17-30)

Vicki Delien

Nice exhibits , a lot bigger than Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium . Well worth the drive, money etc. However, the penguin exhibit is not worth it & entirely too small.

Debra Janning Matovic

Be sure to bring water bottles for those extra hot days. The paths at the zoo can be long and hot. Always love seeing the big cats.

Albree Govea

This zoo will keep you entertained and walking for hours! Fantastic animals!

K12 Inc

Did you know? In the early years, the zoo had mostly local animals, like American deer. Later, the zoo built sea lion, monkey and bear exhibits and got Freida, its first elephant, in 1940. Read more

Dave Lepkowski

The awesome staff and friendly service and delicious food and the service is friendly and informative

Cleveland Magazine

You can't really miss it, but be sure to spend some time at the African Elephant Crossing . It was the first and only large-scale, LEED-certified animal enclosure when it opened in May 2011.

HISTORY

This zoo was founded in 1882 which makes it the seventh oldest zoo in the country . All 165 acres are split up into different areas, such as the rainforest, African Savanna & Aquatics House.

OfTheGirl .

The best. Love Elephant Crossing, the landscaping is beautiful. Be prepared to walk a lot or wait for a tram . Don't go on Monday.

Jayson C.

Support your local zoo , become a member. Its a great value and a wonderful place to take the kids.

Alyssa Danchuk

Make sure to wait for the tram before walking up that steep hill to the left, unless you want the workout. There is space for your stroller too.

Rachel Wolfe

One of the best zoos . Don't skip out on feeding the giraffes and lorikeets !

Teresa Geiger

Rainforest is amazing. They need more staff patrolling. There was only a sign in the nocturnal exhibit saying "no flash" But no one there to enforce it. People were disturbing the animals for a pic..

Wendy Kraus

If you get here before 11:00 am, head over to the Steffes Vet Clinic by the rhinos. You might catch the vet staff performing a procedure! Very cool!

Diane Wonch

Wish the Buffalo Zoo could take a lead son from this wonderful place. Loved every minute and spent the whole day!

Discover Ohio

Northeast Ohio’s most popular year-round attraction , Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, founded in 1882, is one of the oldest and largest zoos in the United States .

Alex Nathanson

Can easily spend a whole day. Take the tram to cats and primates area and then walk down.

NASA

The Zoo uses the Argos satellite location and data collection system to track and monitor Trumpeter Swans and Andean Condors. Argos was created through an agreement of NOAA, NASA and CNES. Read more

Alex Ruiz

they need more wild animals. the new elephant exhibit is nice. every time i go we get too tired to walk to the back top of the hill where the gorillas n monkeys r which r my fave. needs improvement

Elizabeth Gunderloy

Great Zoo . My Home town Zoo .

Kim LaFleur

The RainForest is a great place to take the little ones in the winter, but the building is very warm, so dress appropriately.

Lets Move It!

Spend a day walking at the Zoo ! Walking is great exercise and the zoo is a great way to spend the day with family and friends.

Jeffrey Burke

Look up and you may see an Eagle too!

Vicki Searles

Look for the schedule board at the Elephant Crossing to see what time the elephants pass from the Savanna Habitat to the Mopani Habitat.

Alyssa Danchuk

If you go to the rainforest, try to go on a cool day. Obviously, It is pretty warm inside.

Katy Ann Lantzer

Polar bear days in January! 1/2 price admission to zoo&rainforest if the temp is below 32• take the heated bus throughout the whole zoo :)

Christina Ragozzino

Love the zoo wish I could go all the time and year round

Dawn Romano

The zoo is so nice to visit in the winter also it is like a winter wonder land plan on going back in a few weeks

Carolyn K.

Love all the green space in Cleveland! Wonderful places to relax and go for a walk. Read more

Jeremy Baldwin

Dinosaur exhibit : honestly, little bit scary, especially for little kids.

Sam HaveSippy

Awesome- make sure to spend the whole day, keep lots of time to explore and wander!

Amanda W

We love the zoo ! The dinosaurs are awesome!!

Brandyn Brosemer

For some reason the McDonalds doesn't give out straws. Good to know before getting a milkshake .

Melissa Dodge

It's something to do. I like the new elephant exhibit .

Alexis Amato

It's free to Cleveland residents on Monday!

Paula Ruter

You can feed a giraffe!!

Kelley Noyes

The rainforest area was the best.

Joseph Mate

The Wilderness Grill had good cheeseburgers and impressive grilled cheese sandwiches .

foodphotog

Save a few bucks for the train in the Australian outback - the kids love it!

Timothy Bradford

What a terrific place to bring the entire family!

Jayson C.

Who doesn't love the zoo ? Check out the new carousel

Michael B.

This is a nice place 2 go 2 & look @ the monkeys in Cleveland.

Paul Hieronymus

Check out the cleveland zoo camp in the summer. It is a great camp.

Amanda

So much to see so little time! I want to go back!

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9.1
Zoo Exhibit
The RainForest

Orangutans were amazing. There was a mamma and baby. All the primates here were so playful. Also loved watching the porcupines run around. - Teresa Geiger

8.7
Zoo Exhibit
African Elephant Crossing

This is a bit anticlimactic, but fun for the kids. - Kevin Dudley

9.3
Park
Edgewater Park

This is my second visit, and won't be my last. The beach is a great place to relax, and there are tons of table to sit at and eat or relax. Come enjoy the lakeside breeze. - Jayson C.

8.7
Park
Lincoln Park

Adorable park. Great community programming through Tremont West development corporation. Close to amazing, famous Cleveland restaurants. - Chrissy Stonebraker-Martinez

8.4
Park
Wendy Moore Memorial Park

Great views of the skyline and Lake Erie. - Shannon Jeropke

8.7
Zoo Exhibit
Primate, Cat & Aquatics Building

Gorillas are awesome ❤️ Aquarium was cool, but way to crowded. I wish I could go every day. - Teresa Geiger

7.6
Zoo Exhibit
Australian Adventure

Ride the train for a quick tour of Australia. Fun way to see the roos! - Beth Morris

8.2
Zoo Exhibit
African Savanna

Helping my 11 month old feed the giraffe was amazing. - Teresa Geiger