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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Events

Times listed below reflect event activities. The Zoo is open every day from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (On Saturdays, Sundays & holidays from Memorial Day through Labor Day, the Zoo is open until 7:00 p.m.) The Zoo is closed December 25 and January 1.

Event Sponsorship Opportunities

EVENT DATE(s)  TIME(s)
International Plant Conservation Day May 18, 2008 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Opening Weekend of Frogs, Hogs & Dogs May 22 - 26, 2008 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Frogs, Hogs & Dogs May 22 - September 28, 2008 Open Daily
TOUCH! Amazing Rays & Sharks May 22 - September 28, 2008 Open Daily
Butterfly Magic May 22 - September 28, 2008 Open Daily
Professor Wylde's Animal Show May 24 - September 28, 2008 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.
"Mission Possible" Animal Show May 24 - September 1, 2008 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Daily
Photo Safari 2008 May 26 - September 1, 2008 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
AAZK Bowling for Rhinos May 31, 2008 6:30 p.m. - Midnight
ZippityZooDoo June 6, 2008 6 p.m. - midnight
Summer Day Camp 2008 June 9 - August 15, 2008 Times Vary by Camp
Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo June 14, 2008 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Father's Day at the Zoo June 15, 2008 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tails + Cocktails: Wines in the Wild June 26, 2008 6 - 9 p.m.
Senior Safari June 27, 2008 Activities 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
ZooBlooms July 13, 2008 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Tails + Cocktails: Australian Adventure July 16, 2008 6 - 9 p.m.
Twilight at the Zoo August 1, 2008 7 p.m. - midnight
Creature Comforts August 9, 2008 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Senior Safari August 29, 2008 Activities 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Tails + Cocktails: Zoo Brew September 25, 2008 6 - 9 p.m.
Teddy Bear Day September 27, 2008 Activities: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Wolf Awareness Day October 11, 2008 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Boo at the Zoo October 16-19 & 23-26, 2008 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Thanksgiving at the Zoo November 27, 2008 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Brunch With Santa December 6 & 13, 2007 TBA
December Days December 17-24, 26-30, 2008 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Noon Year's Eve December 31, 2008 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Please note: All information is subject to change. Please check the Zoo's event information line at (216)635-3366 for details. Web site event information is updated as information becomes available.