African Elephant Crossing
at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
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| Artist's Rendering of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's African Elephant Crossing |
Supported by its 100-year history of caring for elephants, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is working toward opening a world-class elephant habitat and conservation center at the site of its 1950s-era Pachyderm Building. African Elephant Crossing, which is one of the Zoo's most ambitious capital projects ever, will quadruple the amount of Zoo space dedicated to these majestic animals and provide them with stimulating surroundings similar to their native savanna.
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| One of the Zoo's African Elephants |
Spread over five acres of lightly wooded grasslands, the new exhibit will feature two large yards, deep pools, a cascading waterfall, seven indoor stalls and a heated outdoor range. Other species including meerkats, naked mole rats, African rock pythons and spectacular birds will have homes at African Elephant Crossing, as well.
Exceptional viewing areas will offer visitors an up-close peek into the world of African elephants, and an education village will teach people about elephants and threats to their survival, including habitat loss, poaching and illegal ivory trading.
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