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10/30/2026

Spots are definitely in style. With the arrival of Amur leopard cub Nikolai, show your love for this incredible species with an Amur leopard shirt! The perfect look for your next visit to see our newest little leopard. https://buff.ly/R7Jvsws

10/30/2026

Primate Forest is giving guests a closer look at the science and care that help animals thrive. 🐸 🐍 Our new Care and Conservation Center for toads, turtles and snakes brings real-world conservation programs and the Zoo’s work with threatened species directly into the guest experience. Come discover conservation in action during your next Zoo visit!

10/29/2026

What's better than one cub exploring the outdoors? TWO!

Red Panda cub Bungee is venturing outside to explore her habitat, with mom Poppy keeping a close watch. As Bungee continues to get acclimated to her surroundings and building confidence, mornings offer the best chance to spot her exploring.

Look for Bungee and Amur Leopard cub, Nikolai at Asian Highlands on your next visit. 🐾

10/28/2026

Looking for a wild way to spend the day? Bring the family and explore all the fun waiting for you at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo! Before your visit, here are a few seasonal updates to keep in mind:

🚂 Last chance: The Boomerang Train, 4D Theater, Contact Yard and face painting will close at the end of the week.

🦒 Weekends Only: Giraffe feedings and Eagle Zipline Adventure will be available Saturdays and Sundays only, weather permitting.

🌳 Good to Know: Zoo Member early entry ends October 31 and the Yagga Tree is open weather permitting. The carousel remains open daily!

Make the most of your next visit and create a few more wild memories with us! 🐾

10/28/2026

What a frightfully fun 5K! Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Halloween 5K at the Zoo and made it a spooktacular race! A special thank you to our partner CrossCountry Mortgage for helping make the event possible.

Don’t hang up those running shoes just yet… there is one final race through the Zoo! Join us for the Ugly Sweater 5K on December 6. https://buff.ly/CZp5yOh

10/27/2026

And he’s out! Our adventurous cub Nikolai is officially exploring his outdoor habitat with mom Marta. 🐾

Visit Asian Highlands and keep an eye out for Niko!

10/27/2026

Your favorite holiday tradition returns to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo!

Wild Winter Lights presented by NOPEC returns for its eighth consecutive year on Nov. 18! The Zoo will sparkle with more than 1.5 million lights, creating an unforgettable seasonal experience filled with dazzling displays, festive entertainment and holiday fun for the whole family.

Visitors can experience the magic on foot or enjoy the displays from the comfort of their vehicles on select evenings during Wild Winter Lights Drive-Through.

Learn more & get your tickets today! https://buff.ly/BYuYuBJ

10/26/2026

Nikolai is ready to make his public debut!

Tomorrow, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s Amur leopard cub Nikolai will step into his outdoor habitat in Asian Highlands for the very first time.

The 15-pound cub has been growing behind the scenes and recently reached an exciting milestone, adding solid food to his diet while continuing to nurse.

Come see him Tuesday, October 27 at 10:30 a.m.!

10/26/2026

Happy 5th birthday, Kayembe! 🦍🎂

As the first-born gorilla at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo in 2021, Kayembe quickly became a guest favorite as he was cared for by surrogate mom Freddy. Today, we are celebrating him with special birthday enrichment for the whole troop at 11 a.m.

Plan a trip to the Zoo this week and stop by to wish Kayembe a very happy birthday!

10/25/2026

🌎 Take your passion for conservation to the next level! 🌿

Applications are now open for the next Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) cohort at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo! Explore conservation through a unique graduate degree program that pairs hands-on learning experiences at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo with online coursework from Miami University.

Curious to learn more? 👀
📅 Join our virtual information session on November 22! RSVP here: https://buff.ly/tkIFLCn

Address

3900 Wildlife Way
Cleveland, OH
44109

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4pm
Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+12166616500

Website

http://futureforwildlife.org/

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