Cleveland Metroparks Zoo & The RainForest are open all year except January 1 and December 25.

Hours:

• Daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• The main gate opens at 9:30 a.m.
• The Zoo Box Office closes at 4 p.m.
• Memorial Day through Labor Day, on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, the Zoo and The RainForest remain open until 7 p.m. and Zoo box office closes at 6 p.m.

For weekly exhibit updates, please see our online Virtual Tour.

Tickets & Fees:

	Apr 1, 2008 - Oct 31, 2008	Nov 1, 2008 - Apr 1, 2009
Adults (12 & older)	$10.00	$7.00
Children (2-11)	$6.00	$5.00
Children under 2	FREE	FREE

On Mondays, the Zoo (not including The RainForest) is FREE for residents of Cuyahoga County and Hinckley Township.* From Memorial Day through Labor Day, if Monday is a holiday, discounts apply on Tuesday instead. If you qualify for free Zoo-only admission on Mondays, tickets for The RainForest may be purchased at the following rates: Adults (12 and older) are $5.00, Children (2-11) are $3.00, and Children under 2 are free.

*To confirm your residency, bring photo ID or utility bill with current Cuyahoga County address with another form of ID.

The following discounted admission is also available:

• Cleveland Zoological Society members receive free admission to the Zoo (membership benefits)
• Members of reciprocal zoos receive free or discounted admission to the Zoo and The RainForest for everyone listed on the membership card

Important Admission Information:

• Parking is FREE


• Credit Cards: Visa, Mastercard and Discover are accepted at the Box Office, as well as cash or check. The Zoo's main gift shops (Machaba Curios in the Welcome Plaza and The Market in The RainForest) accept Visa, Master Card, American Express or cash (no checks). Food vendors only accept cash.


• There are three ATM's available:
  • at the Ticket Plaza
  • in The RainForest
  • at the Roaring Lion Café


• A playground is located near the Primate Cat & Aquatics Building.


• Coolers and picnic baskets are allowed on Zoo grounds. Skateboards, roller skates, bicycles, pets and grills are prohibited. Smoking is permitted in designated areas only.


• For the safety of the animals, the Zoo does not provide straws or drink lids. Help us maintain a healthy, positive environment - please do not feed or tease the animals. Keep our waterways clean and safe for the animals. Don't throw objects including coins in the water.


• ZooTrams and wheelchair accessible trams run daily FREE of charge. Enclosed, heated ZooTrams run during the winter when it's really chilly.

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Good Any Day tickets:

• AAA (must purchase at AAA office): Phone 216-606-6225 or 800-711-5370. $9 adult, $5 child. Valid through 2008.
• Cleveland Metroparks online $9.50 adult and $5.50 child. Delivered in 2 weeks or less. Shipping charged.
• Acme Fresh Market Cardholders. Visit your local Acme store for details. $9 adult and $5 child, must be purchased at Acme store when you show your card. Valid through 2008.
• Discount Drug Mart. $9 adult and $5 child. Available at select locations. Visit your local Discount Drug Mart store for details. Valid through 2008.
• Many companies offer Good Any Day tickets through their Human Resources department for $9 adult and $5 child. Tickets must be purchased through your HR Dept. Call 216-635-3303 for more information.

Employee Benefits Clubs:

• Best Benefits Club: www.bbcmember.com

Public Transportation:

From June 15 to August 24 only, the Zoo offers the largest discount to those who use public transportation. With valid proof of purchase from Zoo-bound bus 20Z, RTA passengers get HALF-PRICE admission to the Zoo and The RainForest:

• Adults: $5
• Children: $3

Please ask bus driver for proof of purchase when you exit the bus. When buying Zoo tickets, the RTA proof of purchase must be turned over in order to receive the discount. Only one proof of purchase per person per visit.