Archive July 2009
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That's Life .... at the Zoo!
- Posted at 9:45 am on July 30, 2009 by Marketing Blogger
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Tune in to "That's Life with Robin Swoboda" at 10 tomorrow morning on Fox 8 to see a whirlwind tour of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. We had a blast taping the episode with Robin and friends, so we can't wait to see the show!
Bulkee Celebrates a Birthday!
- Posted at 9:36 am on July 30, 2009 by Jungle Jeanne
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Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday dear Bulkee.
Happy birthday to you!
Our newest resident koala turned six yesterday. He celebrated by hanging out in his outdoor exhibit and munching on birthday ca.. um, I mean, birthday eucalyptus. We celebrated too. Check out some photos of the event.
The Great Lake Erie Boat Float is Saturday, October 3 at 9 a.m. Edgewater Park
- Posted at 10:16 am on July 29, 2009 by Conservation & Science Staff
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The Great Lake Erie Boat Float will be held on Saturday, October 3 at the Lower Edgewater State Park Beach. The boat launch is scheduled for 9 a.m. rain or shine.Marcus Eriksen, visiting scientist, author, and world traveler, draws attention to the impacts of plastic waste on the world's oceans, lakes and rivers. On Saturday, Oct. 3, he will set sail Lake Erie on a raft made of plastic bottles and bags called the COLA-HOGA!
The Cleveland Metroparks youth volunteers, the Zoo Crew, and the Sea Scouts have registered their homemade junk rafts too. Join the fun!
To learn more, visit: lakeerieboatfloat.org
Contact Cathi Lehn, Conservation Program Coordinator for Biodiversity Alliance: phone: (216) 707-2826 or email: clehn@cbgarden.org.
Frame your Summer with Bob Evans and the Zoo
- Posted at 4:40 pm on July 24, 2009 by Jungle Jeanne
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Support Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and get a cool DINOSAURS! magnet frame for your refrigerator! Bob Evans is hosting a Zoo fundraiser by selling magnetic photo frames in celebration of DINOSAURS! Get yours at one of the 25 area Bob Evans Restaurants to highlight all your great summer memories.Big Creek Cleanup Wed. August 19, 2009 5- 8pm
- Posted at 1:28 pm on July 16, 2009 by Conservation & Science Staff
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Have fun and help cleanup the Zoo's watershed, Big Creek.
Meet at Zoo’s Palava Hut between 5 and 5:30pm for sign-in, food and refreshments.
Wear clothes that can get dirty and possibly wet. Close-toed shoes a must. Some work gloves and rubber boots will be available or bring your own.
All participants will be required to sign a waiver to participate. Adolescents (12-17) welcome if accompanied by parent.
Take Your Best Shot and Enter the Zoo's Photo Contest
It's not too late to enter the Zoo's Photo Safari Contest. Just mail us your favorite Zoo photos taken between May 25 & September 7, 2009. You could win a Zoo family membership, Zoo passes, and Discount Drug Mart gift certificates. And, the Best of Show winner will receive a behind-the scenes tour of the Zoo.Read all of Take Your Best Shot and Enter the Zoo's Photo Contest
Have you FOUND your wild side?
- Posted at 5:01 pm on July 08, 2009 by The Tamandua
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Okay, Cleveland. Here is your chance. We have a monster-sized challenge for you, should you choose to accept it. We're asking you to take T-rex on the road in search of your favorite Cleveland hot spot. So get out your camera and get ready to roll.
It's Bigger, it's Better, it's Bluer, it's Redder!
- Posted at 11:51 am on July 02, 2009 by Jungle Jeanne
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Saturday, July 4, is Independence Day and the Zoo is getting all decked out for the occasion. The second-annual Red, White & Zoo event will feature discounts and special animal activities. Even the Horticulture staff is involved. Like last year, they've created another giant American Flag out of red, white and blue flowers.Read all of It's Bigger, it's Better, it's Bluer, it's Redder!
Get Ready for Zoo Week on Channel 3
- Posted at 10:56 am on July 02, 2009 by Marketing Blogger
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Our friends at WKYC-TV's "Channel 3 News Today" show will have live segments from the Zoo all next week! The Roar Report has details on what you'll see and what you can win just for watching!The Gardeners of Tomorrow
- Posted at 3:30 pm on July 01, 2009 by Conservation Education Staff
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Zoo Crew teens learned from an even younger generation when they visited and took care of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Garden at the invitation of the Master Gardeners of Cuyahoga County. The article was written by Brandon Garnet, a 10th grade student at North Royalton High School.
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