Archive June 2010

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Nestlé Commits to Ending the Deforestation of Rainforests

Want to make your grocery store selections more eco-friendly? Next time, reach for candy, snacks and other products that are palm oil-free or use sustainable palm oil. What is palm oil? Palm oil is the oil extracted from the fruit of palm trees, which are farmed extensively in Southeast Asia. These areas have lost so much forest to palm plantations that biodiversity there is at risk, including declining populations of orangutans, whose forest habitats are being lost to make room for palm plantations.

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Thousands of Seniors Enjoy Their Day at the Zoo

  • Posted at 3:26 pm on June 28, 2010 by Jo
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Last Friday, the Zoo welcomed more than 1,800 seniors for the first of two Senior Safari events. Stripes,the Zoo's mascot found a perfect pose with these two young ladies.

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Father's Day at the Zoo - Watch it Again!

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo held its second annual Hard Hat Day at the Zoo on Sunday, June 20. Held in conjucntion with Father's Day, it's a favorite with dads, who received free admission to the Zoo that day. The Zoo also offered souvenir hard hats to the first 2,000 kids, a construction equipment display and a special "Cans for Conservation" aluminum can-crushing demonstration. And, we thought you might like to see us crush cans again so we made a video for you.

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Zoo-Supported Asian Turtle Program Helps Create New Resources to Combat Turtle Crisis

Asia is home to nearly one-quarter of all tortoises and freshwater turtles in the world. Over half of Asia's 90 species are now considered endangered, a crisis fueled primarily by the unsustainable trade in turtles for food markets and traditional medicine. To help address the Asian Turtle Crisis, the Zoo's Asian Turtle Program (ATP) works in collaboration with other partners in Vietnam, China, Cambodia, Thailand, and Myanmar.

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Good Things Come in Small Packages

Bob Evans Zoo OutreachWant to get up close to some small reptiles, birds and mammals tonight? Then stop by our friends at Bob Evans tonight in Macedonia from 5 - 7 p.m. Enjoy a great meal inside and get close to some small animals outside under the Zoo tent.

If you can't make it tonight, then mark your calendar for July 13 at the Bob Evans in Willoughby and August 17 at the Bob Evans in North Olmsted. The Zoo will be at both locations from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Resources to Help Wildlife Impacted by Gulf Oil Spill

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's mission to improve the future for wildlife has never been more important than it is right now as we're starting to see devastating images of animals caught in the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. For our Zoo visitors, web audience and people in our local community who are wondering how they can help save wildlife affected by the disaster, we'd like to share with you information compiled by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA).

From an AZA press release: "AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums are mobilizing to help save wildlife impacted by the ongoing Deepwater Horizon oil spill which began on April 20, 2010. Zoos and aquariums have been identified by key Federal agencies as important partners in animal rescue and rehabilitation for the Gulf's wildlife." On a special page on the AZA website, you will find links for wildlife statistics, information on efforts already undertaken by zoos and aquariums in the Gulf region (some are accepting donations) and information from Federal Agencies on the spill response. The page (http://www.aza.org/oilspill/) will be updated regularly.

Our friends at WKYC have also addressed this issue in an article on the WKYC website with links to websites and information about how you can help.

DreamNight: A Night of Memories

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's annual DreamNight helps create memories for children with special needs and their families. The Zoo's staff volunteered their time and effort to make this event possible.

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The Fish Coming to the Zoo Friday to Hype Meet your Best Friend

Our annual event Meet Your Best Friend at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo takes place on Saturday, June 12, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. That day, 20 area humane organizations will have over 100 dogs, cats, kittens and puppies available for adoption. But there's more! On Friday, June 11th, Mark Rein from WFHM will be at the Zoo to celebrate the benefits of pet ownership from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Stop by and let him know why you love your pet so much and register to win a $500 gift certificate for a custom-built dog mansion, courtesy of Dog Gone It Yard Duty Pet Mansions. The Fish Prize Wheel will also be on hand to spin and win!

May Photo Safari Pic of the Month

  • Posted at 11:38 am on June 01, 2010 by Jo
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Congratulations to George F. from Westlake, OH! His award-winning photo was selected as Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's May Photo Safari Pic of the Month.

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