Time Travel Tuesday: T.rex

Posted at 10:45 am on May 20, 2013 by Lexi
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Have you ever wondered what it might be like to walk with the dinosaurs? Our newest blog installment, Time Travel Tuesday, takes you back in time to meet a unique dinosaur and learn about its lifestyle and habits. This week's featured dinosaur is the mighty T.rex!

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Who's Who: Meet Education Specialist Katie Corr

Posted at 4:22 pm on May 17, 2013 by Joe Yachanin
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Meet Education Specialist Katie Corr! Katie coordinates the Zoo's Advanced Inquiry Program for graduate students through a partnership with Miami University's Project Dragonfly. Read on to find out a little bit more about what that means and how Katie got her start at the Zoo.

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April Photo Safari "Pic of the Month" winner!

Posted at 9:55 am on May 02, 2013 by Jo
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Congratulations to Nick Cancilliere of Parma, our first Photo Safari "Pic of the Month" winner of 2013!

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Win a pair of tickets to Saturday's Wild Ride at the Zoo!

Posted at 3:45 pm on April 29, 2013 by laura
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Win a pair of tickets to this Saturday's WILD RIDE AT THE ZOO! Wild Ride is an after-hours event offering visitors the opportunity to cruise around Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on their bicycle!

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Learn more about birds in Northeast Ohio and join NestWatch

Posted at 2:58 pm on April 01, 2013 by laura
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Are you interested in learning more about birds in Northeast Ohio, getting outside, and maybe even benefiting bird conservation and science in the process? Consider joining NestWatch, a program of Cornell’s department of Ornithology that allows you to become a Citizen Scientist and monitor nesting birds.

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Dodd Camera Friday Photo Fun Winner!

Posted at 10:03 am on April 01, 2013 by laura
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Check out Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's Friday Photo Fun caption contest on Facebook and Twitter each week to enter to win Zoo tickets and a $25 gift card from Dodd Camera! We'll announce the winner at the end of each month!

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Celebrate Lobo Week with Cleveland Metroparks Zoo March 23-30!

Posted at 9:16 am on March 22, 2013 by laura
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Help Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and the Wolf Conservation Center celebrate Lobo Week March 23-30. What's Lobo Week? Read on...

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Announcing the 2013 Africa and Asia Seed Grant Recipients!

Posted at 11:53 am on March 20, 2013 by laura
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Each year Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, with support from the Cleveland Zoological Society, chooses several individuals or organizations to receive seed grants ranging from $1,000-$3,500 for conservation and research projects. These projects support wildlife and their habitats, or they help fund educational and cultural activities that involve and beneficially impact wildlife and wild places.

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Win a WILD WEEK of Summer Day Camp at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo! Contest starts April 1!

Posted at 9:14 am on March 19, 2013 by laura
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One lucky camper, ages 5-12, can win a WILD WEEK of fun! Tour Zoo exhibits, experience Get-Close encounters with small animals, create arts and crafts and join in conservation-themed games!

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