Cleveland Metroparks Zoo News http://www.clemetzoo.com/pressroom/ Recent News Releases from Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Cleveland Metroparks Zoo News http://www.clemetzoo.com/pressroom/images/cmzrsslogo.gif http://www.clemetzoo.com/pressroom/ en-us Copyright 2013 Cleveland Metroparks Zoo jdd@clevelandmetroparks.com (Zoo Webmaster) Grizzly bears from Cleveland Metroparks Zoo arrive safely at Akron Zoo http://www.clemetzoo.com/pressroom/index.asp?action=details&pressrelease_id=1620 http://www.clemetzoo.com/pressroom/index.asp?action=details&pressrelease_id=1620 Jackson and Cheyenne are off on their next big adventure. The brother and sister grizzly bears have done a lot of traveling in their two short years, coming to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo in 2011 from Wyoming and now moving on to their long-term home, the new Mike and Mary Stark Grizzly Ridge exhibit, at the Akron Zoo.]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:00:00 EST Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s African Elephant Crossing exhibit achieves Gold-level LEED certification http://www.clemetzoo.com/pressroom/index.asp?action=details&pressrelease_id=1619 http://www.clemetzoo.com/pressroom/index.asp?action=details&pressrelease_id=1619 Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s African Elephant Crossing exhibit is now Gold certified through the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building certification program. ]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:00:00 EST Celebrate Red, White & Zoo on the Fourth at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo http://www.clemetzoo.com/pressroom/index.asp?action=details&pressrelease_id=1618 http://www.clemetzoo.com/pressroom/index.asp?action=details&pressrelease_id=1618 Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s annual Independence Day celebration, Red, White & Zoo, returns Thursday, July 4 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. with special red, white and blue holiday-themed enrichment treats for the animals. ]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 09:00:00 EST Cleveland Metroparks Zoo announces birth of baby monkeys and capybaras http://www.clemetzoo.com/pressroom/index.asp?action=details&pressrelease_id=1617 http://www.clemetzoo.com/pressroom/index.asp?action=details&pressrelease_id=1617 There are a bevy of baby animals at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo this spring, including a baby black howler monkey, a baby Reed titi monkey and a litter of baby capybaras.]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 09:00:00 EST Make it a dino-sized Father’s Day with half-price admission to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo http://www.clemetzoo.com/pressroom/index.asp?action=details&pressrelease_id=1616 http://www.clemetzoo.com/pressroom/index.asp?action=details&pressrelease_id=1616 Round up the special dad, papa, father, daddy or pop in your life for a day out at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, and treat him to half-price admission on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 16 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., when tickets for all dads will be just $6.25.]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 09:00:00 EST Adopt a pet during Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo on June 8 http://www.clemetzoo.com/pressroom/index.asp?action=details&pressrelease_id=1615 http://www.clemetzoo.com/pressroom/index.asp?action=details&pressrelease_id=1615 Dozens of animal rescue organizations will be on hand at the Zoo’s Ticket Plaza with more than 100 adoptable dogs, cats, puppies and kittens on Saturday, June 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.]]> Tue, 07 May 2013 09:00:00 EST Seniors get free admission to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on May 31 http://www.clemetzoo.com/pressroom/index.asp?action=details&pressrelease_id=1614 http://www.clemetzoo.com/pressroom/index.asp?action=details&pressrelease_id=1614 Cleveland Metroparks Zoo welcomes seniors with a day of special activities, exhibitors and FREE admission on May 31. ]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:00:00 EST Get ready for a T. rex-sized summer at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo http://www.clemetzoo.com/pressroom/index.asp?action=details&pressrelease_id=1613 http://www.clemetzoo.com/pressroom/index.asp?action=details&pressrelease_id=1613 Summer is almost here, and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is ready to kick it off early with the return of Dinosaurs! on May 9.]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:00:00 EST Get charged up for the annual Bowling for Rhinos fundraiser at Cloverleaf Lanes http://www.clemetzoo.com/pressroom/index.asp?action=details&pressrelease_id=1612 http://www.clemetzoo.com/pressroom/index.asp?action=details&pressrelease_id=1612 The Greater Cleveland Chapter of the American Association of Zookeepers presents the 23rd annual Bowling for Rhinos fundraiser from 6:30 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, May 18 at Cloverleaf Lanes in Independence.]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:00:00 EST Celebrate Mother’s Day with half-price admission at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo http://www.clemetzoo.com/pressroom/index.asp?action=details&pressrelease_id=1611 http://www.clemetzoo.com/pressroom/index.asp?action=details&pressrelease_id=1611 On Sunday, May 12 all moms receive half-price admission to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on their special day, making tickets only $6.25.]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 09:00:00 EST