Cleveland Recycles!

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

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

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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Zoo Crew Review: Education Open House

Zoo Crew teen Miranda Beran wrote a quick report on the Zoo's Conservation Education Division's Educators Open House held in The RainForest last week. Why was she there? She was presenting Zoo Crew community projects to hundreds of local educators.

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2010 Zoo Calendar On Sale Now

Hot off the press! A limited number of 2010 Zoo calendars are on sale now at the Zoo Gift Shop.

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You Dressed Up, We Took Pictures: Another Boo Gallery

Last night was another great Boo at the Zoo night at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. We've been noticing some great costumes -- on the kids... on the ADULTS... and EVEN on the DINOSAURS! Were you at Boo last night? Check out our latest gallery.

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Zoo Makes Readers' Choice List

Thanks to the readers of Cleveland Scene for choosing Cleveland Metroparks Zoo as their choice for "Best Place to Take Kids." Scene announced its "Best of Cleveland 2009" winners earlier this month, and the Zoo is proud to receive the honor -- for the second year in a row. (And please don't forget you can bring your kids to the Zoo all year long, except for Christmas and New Year's Day.)

Boo! It's a Thursday Night Photo Gallery

Boo at the Zoo kicked off yesterday at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo to a crowd of just over 2000 people. Yep, we had some rain, but that didn't dampen the spirits of the little goblins that came out for the festivities. Were you caught on camera? Check out some of the costumes and the characters in our Boo photo gallery.

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Pumpkins: the New Canvas?

Boo at the Zoo starts tomorrow! The Zoo has collected many Halloween decorations over the years, but none are quite like the ones we received yesterday. A group of art students from Westlake High School have created a special group of pumpkins that you'll see at Boo. Check 'em out.

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Did the Plastic Boats Float at the Great Lake Erie Boat Float?

Get the scoop from Brecksville Broadview Heights High School sophomore Miranda Beran about what really happened at the Great Lake Erie Boat Float at Edgewater Beach on October 3. What was the event like? Were the "Zoo Crew Canoe" and the "S.S. Down Under" seaworthy? Read the report and see some event photos right here.

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