Cleveland Metroparks Zoo - Cleaveland, Ohio

The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo in Ohio: A Trip to Remember. No matter what age you are, the zoo is a fun and exciting place to visit. From the lions to the aquarium there is so much to see and do that you can spend a whole day at the zoo and not run out of things to do. The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo in Cleveland, Ohio is a zoo that offers things for visitors of all ages to enjoy.

The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo in Ohio they have what is called a African Savanna area where you can see giraffes, lions, gazelles, zebras and a wide variety of different African birds. In the nearby areas you can also see monkeys and rhinos. A few steps away is the Pachyderm building that is home to the warthogs, hippos, tapirs and of course the amazing elephants. You can also take a fun ride on the Safari ride which is a stimulator that lets you feel and see what it is like to take an actual safari ride in Africa.

Over in the Primate, Cat and Aquatics Building you will be able to view 34 different species of animals which will include the lemurs, gorillas and the chimpanzees. While you are visiting this area of the zoo you will be able to what as two of the male gorillas move around during the warmer months of the year in an outdoor area. You can also view the Aldabra tortoises along with the super fast moving cheetahs in the same area.

There are also several other places within this great Ohio zoo to see such as the Northern Trek where you will see animals that live in the cold climates such as sea lions, Siberian tigers and Polar Bears.

You can also head to The Rain Forest area that is home to over 600 animals and 6,000 plants from the warmest clients in the world such as Asia, Africa and the southern part of the Americas. In the Rain Forest area you will see plants, reptiles, monkeys and many more living animals that are all from the rain forest. The goal of The Rain Forest area is to educate people on the facts and needs of the rain forest. It is through education that The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo feels they can make people more aware of how much we need the rainforests of the world and how we need to work to preserve them.

So no matter what your age The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo in Ohio has displays and things to do that will make your visit one to remember! The zoo can easily be more than a one day adventure. There are numerous hotels in the Cleveland area and HotelsCombined.com provides the best rates.

3900 Wildlife Way
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 661-6500