Archive July 2012

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Win Zoo Tickets Courtesy of Dave's Markets and Coca-Cola

How would you like the chance to win a Cleveland Metroparks Zoo family membership and a Behind-the-Scenes tour or one of the many family four-pack of tickets to see African Elephant Crossing at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo? It's as easy as 1-2-3.

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17 Days of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Olympics!

We're celebrating the 2012 Summer Olympics Cleveland Metroparks Zoo style. Each day we'll post a photo of one of our animals that coincides with an Olympic sport. Get ready to compete!

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Who's Who: Meet Conservation and Science Curator Dr. Kristen Lukas

Today, Who's Who talks to Dr. Kristen Lukas, a nationally recognized expert on gorillas who trains the scientists of tomorrow here in the Zoo's Conservation & Science Division, and through her work as an adjunct assistant professor of biology at Case Western Reserve University.

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So You Want to be a Zoo Keeper?

In continuing our celebration of National Zoo Keeper Week, we thought we'd share some tips with you straight from our animal keepers' mouths on how you can become a zoo keeper.

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June Photo Safari

  • Posted at 4:27 pm on July 03, 2012 by Jo
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Solomon Islands skink (prehensile-tailed skink)

Alexandra B. from Cleveland captured the Zoo's 20-year-old Solomon Islands skink. The skink is one of only five animals living in The RainForest since opening day in 1992. The other long-time residents include a scarlet macaw and three roseate spoonbills. 

It's not too late to take your best shot and enter the Zoo's Photo Safari contest. Entry forms are available online, at the Zoo, and at all participating Discount Drug Mart locations.

Prizes include a Zoo family membership, an 18-hole round of golf at any Cleveland Metroparks golf course, Discount Drug Mart gift cards and more. The grand prize winner will be announced in November and will win a behind-the-scenes Zoo tour, an Adopt an Animal package courtesy of the Cleveland Zoological Society and a Kodak easyshare camera.

What are you waiting for? Visit Cleveland Metroparks Zoo soon and take your best shot.

Photo Safari is sponsored by Discount Drug Mart and First Merit Foundation.