Archive October 2008

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Do the Zoo for Less!

Don't forget: Starting tomorrow, November 1, your admission to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is discounted to the winter rates of just $7 per person, $5 for kids ages 2 to 11 and free for children under 2 and Zoo members. The discounted rates remain in effect through March 31, 2009. There's plenty of Zoo to do all winter long -- and you'll save some money doing it!

Final Saturday of Boo at the Zoo

The final Boo at the Zoo photo gallery is from Saturday, October 25. It was another sell-out crowd here at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and the weather was perfect once again. Check out the happy Boo-ers from Saturday, including our tigers and a few Storm Troopers from Star Wars.

Boo Week Two: Photo Gallery from Thursday Night

I've got a fresh batch of photos for all you Boo-ers out there. The second week of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's Boo at the Zoo started with another great rain-free evening. Thanks to everyone who posed for pictures -- we're loving your costumes, especially when the whole family is dressed up. Check y'all out - -even yours truly managed to get my picture taken this time!

Boo by the Numbers

Ever wonder how many pumpkins we have around the Zoo or how much candy is handed out? Well here are the answers to your burning Boo questions!

Sunday Night Boo at the Zoo Photo Gallery

The first week of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's Halloween event, Boo at the Zoo, ended with three sell-out evenings and lots of happy faces (from what I could tell). Did I catch you in your costume on Sunday, October 19? Check out our latest Boo photo gallery.

A Wolf Named Gage!

Thanks to everyone who voted to name our new male grey wolf. We received a total of 1579 votes (702 online votes and 877 paper ballots). The winning name was "Gage" and the final tallies for each name were as follows:

  • Gage: 712
  • Joshua: 357
  • Merrill: 261
  • Garth: 247

We also had creative write-ins and online comments that we wanted to share with our readers: Bambi, Snowball, Spyke, Kangaroo, Obama, Brian, Des, Elijah, Mishka, George, Wolfie, Spiritwolf, Maddox, Lobo ("The Wolf That Changed America"), Apollo, Reggie (meaning "king") and Duran (after English pop rock band "Duran Duran" who had a hit with "Hungry Like the Wolf").

Thanks again to everyone who voted! Make sure you visit Wolf Lodge in the coming months because we've been told Gage is getting up close and personal with Zoo visitors at the window.

Boo at the Zoo Photo Gallery - Friday, October 17

The second night of Boo at the Zoo was a sell-out crowd. We have exclusive shots of the new Creepy Crawly Critter Live Animal Show now in the Zoo Amphitheater. Were you at Boo? Were you caught on camera? Check out the gallery.

Exclusive Look: First Batch of Boo at the Zoo Photos

Were you at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's Boo at the Zoo on Thursday, October 16? If you were, our photographer might have caught you on camera. Check out our exclusive photos from the first night of the Halloween event.

Cleveland Browns Visit the Zoo

Josh Cribbs and a few of his fellow Cleveland Browns brought their kids to the Zoo recently for a day of animal encounters and fun. The Roar Report has details on how you can watch their adventures!

What is the Relationship Between the Zoo's Lions?

Blog reader Linda asked (in a comment) about Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's African lions Moufasa and Chloe: their ages, where they originate from and the relationship between them. The Zoo's Animal Care insider/blogger gives us the answer.
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