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Career - Graphic Arts
Learn how an artist uses their skills at a zoo, in everything from signs to exhibits, to create a "feeling" around each themed exhibit.

Animal Enrichment
People nationwide enrich the lives of their pets every day by providing a stimulating environment to keep them active and interested in their environment year-round. Come and experience how daily enrichment encourages the wild side of the Zoo's wild residents. Online activities supplement class content: Animal Enrichment

Indigenous vs. Introduced
Explore how native cultures incorporate and effect endemic wildlife in North America, South America, Australia and Africa.

Migratory Birds
Where do they go? Why do they go? What is happening to their traditional migration routes? Come and explore the world of migratory birds.

Octopus: Undersea Alien
Think that space is the last frontier? Think again! Life under the ocean is alien to us land dwellers. Discover the mysterious life of the octopus.

Polly Wants a Future (Parrot Preservation)
What do you do to help an endangered species? Learn about the thick-billed parrot and what Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is doing to restore this bird back to its native habitat.

The Training Game
Ever wonder how it's possible to train a wide variety of zoo animals to listen to basic commands? Participate in our training game and we might even be able to train you!

MIDDLE SCHOOL SERIES PROGRAM:

The Uganda Connection: Making a Difference

Note: This is an international program. There is a fee for these programs associated with international connections. Times and dates are by request only and/or subject to change. For additional information, please call (216) 661-6500 x4479.

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