Cleveland Recycles!

• Posted at 11:11 am on November 20, 2009 by Jungle Jeanne
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I just read the statistics from Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's participation in America Recycles Day on November 15. Zoo Attendance that day was 2,137 visitors and we collected the following from 115 families that participated:

• Computers = approximately 8 pallets
• Aluminum (Cans For Conservation) = 210 pounds
  
  • $73.50 will be donated to the Mbeli Bai Gorilla project
• Document shredding = 1.25 tons, resulting in the following:
  
  • 21.25 trees saved
  • 3.75 cubic yards of landfill space saved
  • air pollution reduced by 75 pounds
  • 25 gallons of water saved
• Cell phones: 24

Thank you to all who participated. Let us know what you thought of the event!

Mary the Tortoise Gets a More Masculine Name

• Posted at 9:53 am on November 18, 2009 by Blog Keeper Tom
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When Mary the giant tortoise finally revealed that "she" is a "he," Cleveland Metroparks Zoo decided to give her .... er, him a new name. The Roar Report just got word on Mary's new name.

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Sunday, November 15 is America Recycles Day

• Posted at 3:30 pm on November 12, 2009 by Conservation & Science Staff
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America Recycles Day is Sunday, November 15. Everybody is doing something to raise awareness, and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is no exception! We’ll be holding recycling collections at the Hippo Parking Lot behind The RainForest between 10am-4pm. Bring your recyclables to the Zoo and receive one free admission with the purchase of a regular admission! *Some restrictions may apply. Admission coupons are available in the recycling collections area.

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