African Elephant Crossing

The Zoo's new state-of-the-art animal exhibit

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's world-class elephant habitat and conservation center is now open.

African Elephant Crossing is located on five acres of lightly wooded grasslands and features two large yards for these majestic animals to roam, swim, and rest.

Located near the Zoo's main entrance, African Elephant Crossing offers exceptional viewing areas for Zoo visitors, including open-air viewing, a nose-to-trunk viewing window, an elevated feeding station and a gated crossing where people can watch as the elephants pass by as they migrate from one yard to the next.

At the heart of African Elephant Crossing, an education center will immerse visitors into a realistic African village setting and teach them about elephants and threats to their survival, including habitat loss, poaching and ivory trading.

Sponsorship of African Elephant Crossing offers an unparalleled opportunity to reach more than 1 million Zoo visitors annually while creating solid, newsworthy support of the Zoo, its residents and facilities.

A few of the valuable benefits associated with this program include: recognition in the Zoo's television, radio, print and Internet advertising campaign, logo inclusion on outdoor street banners, extensive on-site exposure, corporate membership, and exhibit sponsor signage.

Sponsorship Levels
$20,000 - $75,000

Attendance
Over one million annually

Audience
All Zoo audiences

Mother's Day / Father's Day
May & June

A unique way to celebrate with family

The Zoo offers free admission for mom on Mother's Day. In addition, special "mom-focused" activities including narrated ZooTram tours featuring some of the Zoo's resident moms. Dads receive complimentary admission on Father's Day. Additionally, many of our "resident Zoo dads" are featured. Sampling and "expert" seminar opportunities are just two added benefits of this sponsorship.

Sponsorship Levels
$1,500 - $5,000 (per day)

Attendance
6,000+ per day

Audience
Families with children

Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo
June

One of the Largest Animal Adoption Events In Ohio

Continuing the Zoo's mission to improve the future for all wildlife, Meet Your Best Friend Day encourages responsible pet ownership by providing loving homes for homeless animals.  Hundreds of dogs, cats, puppies and kittens are available for immediate adoption. Dozens of local animal rescue groups and shelters offer advice on choosing the right pet and how to best care for it.

Animal care professionals answer questions regarding animal care, spaying, neutering, and training.

Added benefits of this sponsorship include merchandising and retail tie-ins.

Sponsorship Levels
$1,500 - $5,000

Attendance
5,000+

Audience
All Zoo audiences

Senior Safari
June & August

A day for the young and young at heart

This highly focused event was established in an effort to re-introduce empty nesters to everything the Zoo has to offer. In addition to complimentary admission for adults 55 and older, the day includes entertainment and activities geared toward the interests of active adults. Community organizations enhance the day with informational displays and giveaways, while the Zoo provides live animal programs, musical entertainment and more. Sampling and "expert" seminar opportunities are just two added benefits of this sponsorship.

Sponsorship Levels
$1,000 - $10,000

Attendance
6,000

Audience
Active, older adults

Creature Comforts: Animal Enrichment Day
August

Encouraging the wild side of the Zoo's wild residents

A visit to the Zoo is both entertaining and educational, providing guests opportunities to learn about animals while encouraging exploration and an appreciation of the natural world.

Creature Comforts showcases a full day of can't miss animal enrichment demonstrations.  Zoo guests get the chance to see grizzlies chase live fish in their Northern Trek pond and witness baboons sharpen their foraging skills sifting through treat-filled burlap bags. Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Animal Care experts present dozens of animal enrichment demonstrations throughout the day.

Animal enrichment provides zoo animals a stimulating environment to keep them active and interested in their zoo habitat year-round. From bears and baboons to octopus and orangutans, Creature Comforts highlights animal enrichment in action.

Added benefits of this sponsorship include merchandising and retail tie-ins.

Sponsorship Levels
$1,500 - $5,000

Attendance
8,000+

Audience
All Zoo audiences

BOO AT THE ZOO
October

Recognized in USA Today as one of the "10 great places for family tricks and treats"

"Boo at the Zoo" was established in 1989 to provide a fun, safe Halloween experience for families with young children throughout northeast Ohio.

A varietyof spooky-but-not-too-scary activities include: live animal shows, Zoo animal encounters, nightly entertainment, costumed characters, Haunted Greenhouse, hay-mazing hay maze, crafts for the kids, complimentary treat bags and Jack-O-Lantern Express train rides. Boo at the Zoo receives extensive media coverage.

This 8-night family-friendly event is an ideal vehicle to heighten corporate image, create brand awareness, and increase business potential while demonstrating social responsibility and community involvement.

Sponsorship Levels
$1,500 - $35,000

Attendance
40,000+

Audience
Families with young children

Animal Attractions
February

Learn About the Birds and the Bees, Zoo Style

Presentations on animal behaviors, fine food from local restaurants, a wine tasting and one-of-a-kind raffle will allow guests to enjoy the Valentine's Day-themed party, all while benefiting the Cleveland Zoological Society, in support of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.

Sponsor benefits include print, radio, and Internet promotion, product sampling and more.

Sponsorship Levels
$1,500-$5,000

Attendance
500 guests

Audience
Adults 21 and over

Twilight at the Zoo
August

Cleveland's wildest party of the year

This high profile benefit features 17 bands on 15 stages ranging from rock to reggae, swing to salsa, an exclusive VIP area, unlimited food and drink, ice carving, and more. Proceeds raised through this fun, one-night event benefit the Cleveland Zoological Society in support of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. From creating brand awareness, entertaining key clients to demonstrating community involvement, Twilight is the ideal marketing platform for reaching an affluent greater Cleveland audience.

Benefits Available: Name and logo inclusion in advertising and promotion, media releases, print collateral, on-site signage, corporate hospitality, retail tie-ins, complimentary tickets, website, name recognition on Zoo grounds, name and logo on commemorative tumbler, category exclusivity, recognition in Zoo publications.

Sponsorship Levels
$2,500 - $40,000

Attendance
7,000

Audience
21 to 49-year-old educated, affluent, urban professionals

Other Programs

MOBILE MARKETING/SAMPLING OPPORTUNITIES
Available Year Round

Our audience is your target

Averaging 1.2 million guests annually, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo reaches all demographics, especially adult females and children. We can help you with your marketing objectives.

Whether you have a new product launch, automobile display or product sampling, the Zoo provides an uncluttered environment to stage your promotion. We can accommodate both indoor and outdoor mobile marketing promotions.

Put your client or product in the spotlight and show your support for the Zoo at the same time.

Benefits available: Product/vehicle display, sampling, literature/product distribution, and couponing opportunities

Sponsorship Levels
$1,500 and up

Attendance
Averaging 1.2 million visitors annually

Audience
All Zoo audiences

SEASONAL SPONSORSHIP
Summer/Winter Seasonal Sponsorships

Incorporate your message into the Zoo Visitor's Lifestyle

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is one of the top visitor attractions in the region averaging 1.2 million visitors annually. A seasonal sponsorship would ensure your company's presence at the Zoo throughout the peak summer months.

A seasonal sponsorship offers an unparalleled opportunity to reach more than 700-thousand Zoo visitors while creating solid, newsworthy support of the Zoo, its residents and facilities.

A few of the valuable benefits associated with this program include: recognition in the Zoo's summer-long television, radio, print and Internet advertising campaign, logo inclusion on 54 outdoor street banners, extensive on-site exposure, corporate membership, and exhibit sponsor signage.

Sponsorship Levels
$30,000 and up

Attendance
Averaging 650-thousand summer visitors
Averaging 120-thousand winter visitors

Audience
All Zoo audiences

UNIQUE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Available Year Round

Distinctive association with the Zoo

A variety of unique programs exist within the scope of the Zoo's marketing efforts. Sponsorship of special exhibits, conservation initiatives and educational outreach programs create a distinctive association with the Zoo.

Customized programs enable you to create a very clear relationship with a particular program or area at the Zoo, a perfect platform for promoting cause-related marketing efforts, new-product launches or creating a sense of permanence with on-site structures.

These programs offer an unparalleled opportunity to reach more than 1.2 million visitors annually while creating solid, newsworthy support of the Zoo, its residents and facilities.

Benefits Available: Sponsorship and name association with specific program, exhibit or conservation initiative, on-site signage, corporate hospitality, website, media release, sampling, couponing, retail tie-ins, and on-site product sales.

A few of the programs available for sponsorship include:

• Photo Safari - Amateur photo contest
• Summer Day Camp - Animals and activities for children ages 5-12
• Wild Animal Show - Live, interactive animal show at the Zoo's Amphitheatre
• ZooBus - Offers free transportation to and from Cleveland Public Schools

Sponsorship Levels
$10,000 and up

Attendance
Averaging 1.2 million visitors annually

Audience
All Zoo audiences