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Night Dwellers of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Meet the intriguing nocturnal bats, cats and prosimians

Learn how the Zoo's nocturnal species are adapted to dwelling in the darker hours. We filmed in night-shot to give you a close-up view of these unique creatures, including their little ones.

Red Pandas, Vol. 1
The first introduction of red panda cubs Mei Mei and Rohan

The Zoo introduces two hand-raised red panda cubs, "Mei Mei" and "Rohan," who engage in high-action play, Tarantino-style. See them starting November 6 in the PC&A Building.

Boo at the Zoo - See and Do
Check out all the fun things to do at Boo 2009

Did you ever wonder what there is to see and do at Boo at the Zoo? Just watch. The 2009 Halloween event takes place October 15-18 and 22-25, from 6-9 p.m. at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.

African Elephant Update from Columbus Zoo, 9/1/2009
Learn how the Zoo's African elephants are doing at the Columbus Zoo

Find out how African elephants "Jo," "Moshi" and "Martika" and their keepers are doing in Columbus during the construction of African Elephant Crossing, and meet Beco, the Columbus Zoo's baby Asian elephant.

Scenes from Creature Comforts 2009
Highlights of animal enrichment demonstrations

Watch the best of our animal enrichment demonstrations at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's annual Creature Comforts event on August 15, 2009: African lions, snow leopard and grizzly, polar and sloth bears.

Sloth Bear Enrichment with Papier-mache
Male sloth bear, Sakar, just can't resist a papier-mache beehive

In preparation for the Zoo's annual enrichment event, Creature Comforts, we staged a little photo opportunity with our male sloth bear, Sakar. We already knew what to do from last year.

Summer on the Islands
See and hear the Zoo's primates who spend their summer on Waterfowl Lake

Meet the summer animals of the Zoo's Waterfowl Lake. Find out what it means when Mueller's gibbons "brachiate" and what it sounds like when they "sing." Get a really-up-close view of a ring-tailed lemur and find out where to look for them daily.

There's a New Koala in Town
Male koala, Bulkee, arrives by plane and moves into GumLeaf Hideout

Meet Bulkee, the Zoo's new male koala from ZooParc de Beauval in France (on loan from the San Diego Zoo). He's being introduced to the Zoo's female koalas in hopes it will lead to koala joeys in the not too distant future.

Dinosaur Habitats at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Prehistoric Gardening with the Zoo's Horticulture staff

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's Horticulture staff takes us behind the scenes of 2009 summer exhibit DINOSAURS! Learn about prehistoric plants and how the Zoo prepares an unforgettable Jurassic-themed landscape.

Meet the Sauropods!
Dinosaur Sculptures to Complement DINOSAURS! in Summer 2009

Students from the Cleveland Institute of Art were commissioned to paint sculptures for the Zoo as part of the 2009 summer exhibit, DINOSAURS! Starting May 21, you can see the sculptures along with their 18 larger-than-life robotic counterparts.

A Weighty Matter for a Fly River Turtle
Zoo vet staff develops solution for soft-shell turtle's buoyancy problem

The Zoo's Animal Care staff helps a Fly River turtle born with a defect in its shell. Watch as vet staff members invent a method to attach lead weights to compensate for the soft-shell turtle's buoyancy issues caused by lung asymmetry.

Heart to Heart 2009
The Zoo Focuses on Gorilla Heart Health in February

For National Heart Awareness Month, the Zoo held a special event - Heart to Heart Day - on Feb. 16, 2009, to raise awareness of heart health in both humans and zoo gorillas. Gorilla enrichment activities caught on film that day included foraging for heart-healthy treats and painting.

Leopard Enrichment, Cleveland Style!
Snow-covered staff give Zoo's Persian leopard a winter treat

Animal Keeper Alisa Sandor invited us out to build a snow-rabbit as enrichment for the Zoo's Persian leopard, "Dara." The snow did not deter brave Zoo staff who hid a special treat inside and watched patiently for Dara to find it.

A Life Aquatic, Part 2: It's Not Your Parents' Aquarium
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's aquatics keepers take us deeper into their undersea world

Animal Keepers Mark Rehling and Nick Zarlinga describe how Zoo visitors can get the most out of viewing aquatics exhibits, detail the true nature of piranhas and give the scoop on how to tell if a giant pacific octopus is male or female.

A Life Aquatic, Part 1: Fish Food
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's aquatics keepers take us backstage

Animal Keepers Mark Rehling and Nick Zarlinga introduce some of the Zoo's most intimidating animals -- sharks, venomous fish and piranhas -- and give us an enlightening glimpse behind the scenes in the Primate, Cat & Aquatics Building

A Tale of Two Baby Giraffes
Two Masai giraffe births in two months at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

In less than two months, the Zoo has celebrated the births of two female Masai giraffes: "Grace," born August 10, 2008 to mother "Bridgit," and "Lily," born September 18, 2008 to mother "Lindi." Giraffe keeper Heather Strawn gives us the complete scoop.

Favorite Elephant Moments from Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
A video montage of elephants Moshi, Jo and Martika

We rummaged through our video archives for our favorite elephant clips. From painting at ZOObilee to farewell cakes at the Trunk Party, we think you'll enjoy looking back as we also look forward to construction of African Elephant Crossing, expected to open in 2011.

For Animal Enrichment, Just Add Water(melon)
Last year we were nuts, this year we're melonheads

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo residents and staff teach us all about enrichment with everyone's favorite summertime fruit. Experience this and more at Creature Comforts, the Zoo's annual animal enrichment event held in August.

The Mission is Possible
Meet the personalities of the Zoo's other animal show

Go behind the scenes of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's other summer 2008 live animal show in Australian Adventure. The environmentally themed show features several Australian animals including Foster, the wallaby joey raised by the Zoo's vet staff.

The Professor is Wylde
Behind the scenes of the Zoo's live animal show

Follow the dancing tree frog to Professor Wylde's Animal Show at the Zoo's Amphitheater. Meet the colorful personalities behind the scenes and find out what really happens before and during the show.

Rhinos at Play: Zuri Meets Her Big Sister Kibibi
Another romp in the rhino yard with Zuri

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's baby black rhino Zuri has reached the 1000-pound mark and is now ready for her formal introduction to big sister Kibibi. The two engage in play behavior under the watchful eye of mother Inge.

Rhino Enrichment, Cleveland Style
Zoo staff takes advantage of snowstorm for a unique enrichment activity

See what happens when rhinos encounter winter in Cleveland as Cleveland Metroparks Zoo staff builds a snow-man and snow-rhino for baby black rhino Zuri and mom Inge.

Winter at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo: P, C & A
Meet the animals and animal care staff of the Primate, Cat & Aquatics Building

Find out which aquatics exhibits are most intriguing and what is so special about spider monkeys. Get up close to gorillas and chimps and meet the new sloth baby. It's all happening this winter at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.

Winter at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo: Northern Trek
Meet our northern animals in their northern habitats

Animal Keepers Tim Pappas and Curt Gindlesperger introduce us to the Zoo's cold-loving species of Northern Trek: Amur tigers, bactrian camels, reindeer and more. Learn how they adapt to their extreme climates, and check out where we humans can warm up after visiting them.

Swamp Thing at Boo Bayou 2007
Our groovy Boo at the Zoo conservation message

For the 2007 Boo at the Zoo vodcast, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo staff members take a light-hearted look at conservation. Swamp Thing, the mysterious inhabitant of new exhibit Boo Bayou, teaches us how to have a little spooky fun while recycling. Groovy.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Celebrates 125 Years
Anniversary podcast focuses on the history of elephants at the Zoo

We commemmorate the Zoo's 125th anniversary with a celebration of elephants. The vodcast was produced by students in Auburn Career Center's Interactive Multimedia Technology Program in collaboration with the Zoo's Conservation Education Division.

Coconut Comforts
Enrichment is nuts at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo residents and staff teach us all about enrichment with a tropical treat. You can experience even more at Creature Comforts, the Zoo's annual animal enrichment event, on August 11, 2007 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Black Rhino Birth, July 2007
The Zoo's Rhino Keepers introduce us to their newest addition

Go behind the scenes at the rhino barn where a baby black rhino was born on July 11, 2007. See the baby and meet the animal care staff.

Seal & Sea Lion Training 2007
An exclusive back-stage look at daily training sessions

Animal keepers Tiffany Mayo and Patty Young introduce viewers to the Zoo's seals and sea lions, showing us how they prepare for daily training demonstrations in Northern Trek and how they train for cooperative behaviors which allow them to care for their animals better.

TOUCH! Amazing Rays & Sharks, the Encore
See what happens behind the scenes of the Zoo's summer exhibit TOUCH!

Do more than just touch stingrays. Learn how the Zoo brings you these amazing creatures: how their environment is maintained, how they get here, and how you can make the most of your TOUCH! experience.

The Making of DINOSAURS!
Go behind the scenes of the Zoo's summer 2007 exhibit DINOSAURS!

Zoo maintenance and horticulture staff have been hard at work to create an unforgettable prehistoric journey for Zoo visitors in summer 2007. See how it all happens and get a glimpse of the dinos as you've never seen them before.

Zoo Welcomes Two Koala Joeys
Recent births make koala parents among the most prolific in the country

What's cuter than a baby koala? Two baby koalas. The Zoo celebrates two new koala joeys as they begin to explore the world outside their mothers' pouches. See them here and at GumLeaf Hideout in Australian Adventure at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.

Primate Awareness Day
Go Ape and Monkey Around on February 19, 2007

Whether you love lemurs or go ape over gorillas, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo invites you to meet its world-class collection of primates on February 19, 2007.

Happy Noon Year!
Noon Year's Eve 2006 Countdown

The record-breaking crowd counts down to noon at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's first-ever Noon Year's Eve, December 31, 2006.