Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and The RainForest

Northeast Ohio’s most popular year-round attraction, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, founded in 1882, is one of the oldest and largest zoos in the United States. Located on 168 rolling, wooded acres just minutes from downtown Cleveland, the Zoo is home to 3,000 exotic animals representing 600 species from six of the world’s seven continents.

Explore the jungles of The RainForest, roam the Outback of Australian Adventure, take in the grassy plains of African Savanna, journey through the wilds of Northern Trek, discover the exotic at the Primate, Cat & Aquatics Building and stroll along scenic Waterfowl Lake.

Address

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
3900 Wildlife Way
Cleveland, OH 44109

Phone Number(s)

Local Number: (216) 661-6500
Fax: (216) 661-3312

E-mail Address(es)

General Information: zooinfo@clevelandmetroparks.com
Customer Service: zooinfo@clevelandmetroparks.com
Reservations: jcb@clevelandmetroparks.com

Hours

Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Special Hours: Memorial Day through Labor Day, the Zoo is open 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays

Website(s)

Homepage
Calendar of Events

Admission

Adults: 7.00 - 10.00
Children ages 2 to 11: 5.00 - 7.00
Children under 2: FREE
Zoo Members: FREE

Accepted Forms of Payment

Cash, Check, Debit Card, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Special Offers

Thanksgiving Day at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Starts: 11/26/2009
Ends: 11/26/2009
Walk off that big meal, or work up an appetite! Free Zoo admission for all visitors. Special animal feeding times and Meet the Keeper opportunities are posted in the Zooï¿½s Welcome Plaza.

Polar Bear Days
Starts: 1/2/2010
Ends: 1/31/2010
Whenever the temperature is 32 degrees or below, it's a Polar Bear Day at the Zoo, and that means half-price admission for all visitors.

Mother's Day
Starts: 5/9/2010
Ends: 5/9/2010
All moms receive free Zoo admission on Mother's Day.

Father's Day
Starts: 6/20/2010
Ends: 6/20/2010
All dads receive free Zoo admission on Father's Day.

Military Family Special
Starts: 9/11/2008
Ends: 12/31/2010
Active members of the military and their families receive free admission to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Simply show your military ID (and dependent IDs) at the Zoo Box Office.