Get a jump on Leap Year at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's Leap Frog Day on Friday, February 29 with activities in The RainForest from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The entire day is dedicated to our slimy frog friends with fun games, crafts, Get Close Frog Encounters, Meet the Keeper sessions and an opportunity to meet the Zoo's new mascot, the wood frog, Vern!
* All activities 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (unless otherwise noted)
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"Cans for Conservation" aluminum can drive
Gather up your old aluminum cans and bring them to the Zoo. All proceeds go to the Amphibian Conservation Fund. Participants who bring at least ten cans will get a complimentary Zoo pass and a chance to win other great frog prizes! (Limit one per person, pass valid 3/1/08-5/1/08, not valid for admission to Leap Frog Day) |
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Meet Vern, the Zoo's new wood frog mascot!
Vern is making his debut at Leap Frog Day and will serve as an ambassador for the Zoo throughout 2008 as the Zoo celebrates Year of the Frog, a campaign to increase awareness of the global amphibian crisis. |
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Meet the Frog Keepers
Every hour on the hour, you'll have a chance to meet the folks who actually care for the frogs and amphibians at the Zoo |
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Get Close Frog Encounters
Get nose to nose with some of the Zoo's frogs and amphibians throughout the day |
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Learn what you can do to help endangered amphibians
In 2008, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo celebrates Year of the Frog to increase awareness of the global amphibian crisis. Nearly one-third of the world's amphibian species are in danger of disappearing forever. Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and other area organizations are teaming up to help save amphibians. Learn about the Zoo's involvement in the regional "Leap into Action" initiative and stop by the "Leap into Action" table at Leap Frog Day to see how you can be a part of the action |
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Polliwog to Frog
Learn about the metamorphosis of a frog as it transforms from a polliwog to an adult frog by coloring and cutting out easy patterns of the frog life cycle |
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Coloring station
If you could create a frog, what would it look like? Show your artistic skills by creating your own frog (good for younger audiences) |
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Who's making that sound?
Do you know the difference between the bellow of a bull frog and the chirp of a cricket? Keep your ears peeled for this interactive listening game |
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Hopping for Amphibians Trivia game
Did you know that frogs don't drink water, they absorb it through their skin? Put your frog knowledge to the test while you get your blood pumping |
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