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

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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National Puzzle Day - January 29, 2013

Did you know that today, January 29, 2013 is National Puzzle Day? Enjoy a special Cleveland Metroparks Zoo word search for the occasion!

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Stay Overnight at the Zoo!

Did you know you could spend the night at the Zoo? It's called Rising Waters Safari Camp and it's an African-themed overnight adventure in which campers stay in the Zoo's African Savanna!

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Win a WILD WEEK of Summer Day Camp at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

One lucky camper, ages 5-12, can win a WILD WEEK of fun courtesy of Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital.

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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo introduces Quarters for Conservation

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo supports many important conservation projects around the world, from North America and the Caribbean to Africa and Asia. This year, guests can take a direct role in those efforts by helping the Zoo decide where its conservation funds should go with “Quarters for Conservation.”

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Summer Day Camp Has Begun!

Summer Day Camp at the Zoo is off and running.

Campers were greeted this morning by our friends at Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital who conducted a Let's Move It! early morning exercise program. It's a fun and healthy way to begin camp week.

It's not too late to register your youngsters for Summer Day Camp. Sign them up today!

Get a Free Day of Summer Day Camp for the Week of July 4!

Would you be interested in a discount for our Summer Day Camp? Do you have children that would love to spend a week of camp at the Zoo this summer?

The week of July 4-8 (Session 3) of our Summer Day Camp is now being offered at a discount to both zoo members and non-members! Full-day campers can take advantage of a $35 discount, while half-day spots will be offered at a $15 discount.

When it comes to a great camp experience, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is here to help. If you plan to be out of town for a long holiday weekend and can only send your camper for four days, this camp is perfect for you because we're now offering it at a four-day price! And if you can send your camper for the entire week, then you’ll get an entire day free of charge!

Visit our Summer Day Camp page for information!

Brunswick High School Wins United For Conservation Aluminum Can Drive

Six participating schools in the United For Conservation Teen Leadership Conference began a competition to see who could collect the most aluminum cans and old cell phones/music devices by the end of May. And the winner is.... Brunswick High School! Read on to find out how much they collected and what they won.

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Zoo Educator Next to Report on Polar Bears in Churchill

Last week we told you about Animal Keeper Tiffany Mayo's attendance at Polar Bear International's (PBI's) Leadership Camp for zoo keepers. This week, we are happy to report that one of the Zoo's educators, Cathy Ryan-Smith, will be attending a similar camp in Churchill, Manitoba -- the PBI Communicators Leadership Camp for zoo-based educators and PR and marketing staff. The camp will run from October 3-9 and campers will report on their experiences in their group blog. You can read more about Cathy in her bio on the PBI website. Stay tuned to the Zoo's website and Facebook page for updates.

Zoo's Animal Keeper Blogging for Polar Bears International

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Animal Keeper Tiffany Mayo is in Churchill, Manitoba, this week attending Polar Bears International's Leadership Camp. As part of the keeper group, she'll be blogging about her experiences with polar bears in the wild and the conservation challenges they face. You can read more in Tiffany's bio and follow the group blog on the Polar Bears International website.