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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Leapin' Lizards...Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Opens GEICO Gecko Traveling Exhibit

You've seen the commercials. You know the ones. The commercials starring the adorable gecko spokes-creature promoting car insurance and wildlife conservation.

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The Cuteness Factor has Tripled with the Births of Three Red Panda Cubs

Meet "Mei Mei", one of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's three bundles of joy - and cuteness born earlier this summer.

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Zoo Animals Star in National Ad Campaign

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo recently teamed up with Fuji EnviroMAX to launch a nationwide advertising campaign for its new eco-respectful batteries. Find out which Zoo creatures have leading roles in the new commercials.

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Bulkee Celebrates a Birthday!

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Our newest resident koala turned six yesterday. He celebrated by hanging out in his outdoor exhibit and munching on birthday ca.. um, I mean, birthday eucalyptus. We celebrated too. Check out some photos of the event.

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A New Bird in Town (Photo Gallery)

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo recently added a Steller's sea eagle to its bird of prey collection. The newest raptor, a female, has been stunning Zoo visitors and staff alike for a little over a week. She joins two other species in residence along Waterfowl Lake: Andean condors and cinereous vultures.

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Cleveland Indians' Slider on Safari at the Zoo

On Sunday evening, June 28, Cleveland Indians mascot, Slider, was given a special behind the scenes tour and "meet & greet" with Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's Masai giraffe herd. Slider had a "rock-star-like" appeal to both the humans and the animals at the Zoo, and he introduced us to a brood of his very own.

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Creatures Great and Small at the Zoo

We always love seeing people's photos from their trips to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Even when some of the animals captured on film are "just visiting."

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Aldabra Tortoises Return to Their Summer Home

So, how many grown men does it take to move a tortoise? More than you might think!

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Camels (and Camel Rides!) Return to Australian Adventure May 9

Three dromedary camels return to their summertime home in Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's Australian Adventure on Friday, May 8. And with the return of the camels comes the return of camel rides! Starting Saturday, May 9 at 10 a.m., camel rides will be offered to Zoo visitors at $4 per person and $6 for a photo.

This weekend at the Zoo also includes the following special events: Zoo Horticulture's Annual Plant Sale (May 9-10), International Migratory Bird Day (May 9) and Mother's Day at the Zoo (May 10, with free Zoo admission for all moms).