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 weekend 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 exhibit updates, please see our online Virtual Tour.

Tickets & Fees:

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	Apr 1 - Oct 31, 2011	Nov 1, 2011 - Mar 31, 2012
Adults (12 & older)	$11.00	$8.00
Children (2-11)	$8.00	$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 an observed holiday, free Zoo admission does not apply. 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 your driver's license or state I.D. or a current utility bill with your Cuyahoga Cty. or Hinckley Twp. address along with a photo ID.

The following discounted admission is also available:

• Cleveland Zoological Society members receive free admission to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo (membership benefits)
• Members of reciprocal zoos receive discounted admission to the Zoo and The RainForest (reciprocation covers the two named adults and two kids for a reciprocal family membership).

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 in the Welcome Plaza and The RainForest accept Visa, Master Card, American Express or cash (no checks). Food vendors only accept cash.


• There are two ATM's available:
  • at the Ticket Plaza
  • 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 prohibited on Zoo grounds.


• 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.
  
  
• Service animals: Concurrent with ADA regulations, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo will allow fully trained service animals onto Zoo property. To ensure the safety of the highly sensitive animals in our Zoo collection, the following guidelines will be enforced for all persons accompanied by a service animal.
  
  Guests with service animals will:
  • Provide Guest Services proof of certification and/or vaccination, prior to entering the Zoo or RainForest.
  • Agree to be accompanied by a Guest Services Associate for the duration of visit and agree to remain out of restricted areas.
  • The service animal must be under the complete control of the owner/handler at times. In the event that a Zoo animal should respond adversely to the presence of the service animal the owner/handler will move promptly away from the immediate area to avoid injury to the Zoo animal due to fright or panic.
  • All service animals must remain on a harness or leash at all times. The leash may not be longer than four feet.
  • Owners will be responsible for all actions of the service animal including the clean up of all defecation from the service animal.
  • Service animals may not cross over barriers or otherwise come in close proximity to the Zoo's animal collection.
  • Owners will be held responsible for any damages or injury caused by their service animal.


• ZooTram Service
  • ZooTrams are provided FREE of charge.
  • ZooTrams are wheelchair accessible.
  • 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). Tickets are for $1 off regular summer admission prices. Phone 216-606-6225 or 800-711-5370.
• Cleveland Metroparks online store. Delivered in 2 weeks or less. Shipping charged.
• Discount Drug Mart. Tickets are for $1 off regular summer admission prices. Available at select locations. Visit your local Discount Drug Mart store for details.
• Many companies offer Good Any Day tickets through their Human Resources department for $1 off regular admission prices. They must be purchased through your HR Dept. Call 216-635-3389 for more information.

Zoo Partnership Discount:

• The Ohio Lottery. Did you know that the Ohio Lottery can get your kids into the Cleveland Zoo for free? Now through March 31, 2012, bring any non-winning Ohio Lottery ticket to the Zoo Box Office and receive one free junior admission with one paid adult admission. You must be 18 years or older to redeem a ticket, one discount per person per visit. Not valid with any other discount or special event. The Ohio Lottery – contributing to education throughout Ohio.

Employee Benefits Clubs:

• Best Benefits Club: www.bbcmember.com

Public Transportation:

During the summer months, the Zoo offers the largest discount to those who use public transportation. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, Zoo visitors who ride the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) to the Zoo (Route 20, Route 35, Route 51) can receive half price Zoo admission. To redeem the discount, you must provide proof that you rode the RTA. Only one proof of purchase per person per visit.