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Cleveland Metroparks Opens Eastern Ledge Trail in Euclid Creek Reservation October 28, 2022

Cleveland Metroparks Opens Eastern Ledge Trail in Euclid Creek Reservation

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Invites Guests to Celebrate Baby Gorilla Kayembe’s 1st Birthday October 24, 2022

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Invites Guests to Celebrate Baby Gorilla Kayembe’s 1st Birthday

Cleveland Metroparks Announces Opening of Cleveland-Cliffs Bike Park at Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation October 20, 2022

Cleveland Metroparks Announces Opening of Cleveland-Cliffs Bike Park at Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation

Cleveland Metroparks Breaks Ground on New Lakefront Connection on Cleveland’s East Side October 19, 2022

Cleveland Metroparks Breaks Ground on New Lakefront Connection on Cleveland’s East Side

Wild Winter Lights Presented by NOPEC Returns to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo October 17, 2022

Wild Winter Lights Presented by NOPEC Returns to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

CHEERS project advances to design phase October 13, 2022

CHEERS project advances to design phase

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Announces the Return of Trick-or-Treat Fest Presented by Citizens September 12, 2022

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Announces the Return of Trick-or-Treat Fest Presented by Citizens

Cleveland Metroparks Acacia Reservation Marks a Decade of Transformation August 31, 2022

Cleveland Metroparks Acacia Reservation Marks a Decade of Transformation

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Extends Asian Lantern Festival through September 17 August 15, 2022

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Extends Asian Lantern Festival through September 17

Cleveland Metroparks Announces 11th Annual Touch-a-Truck Presented by CrossCountry Mortgage August 4, 2022

Cleveland Metroparks Announces 11th Annual Touch-a-Truck Presented by CrossCountry Mortgage

It’s a Girl! Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Announces Birth of Rhino Calf July 22, 2022

It’s a Girl! Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Announces Birth of Rhino Calf

Cleveland Metroparks and Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Celebrate Improvements at Bonnie Park in Mill Stream Run Reservation July 7, 2022

Cleveland Metroparks and Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Celebrate Improvements at Bonnie Park in Mill Stream Run Reservation

Greater Cleveland Partnership Presents Cleveland Metroparks CEO Brian Zimmerman with Richard Shatten Award July 1, 2022

Greater Cleveland Partnership Presents Cleveland Metroparks CEO Brian Zimmerman with Richard Shatten Award

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Unveils New ‘Bear Hollow’ Habitat Opening Summer 2023 June 16, 2022

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Unveils New ‘Bear Hollow’ Habitat Opening Summer 2023

Asian Lantern Festival presented by Meijer is Back! June 6, 2022

Asian Lantern Festival presented by Meijer is Back!

Cleveland Metroparks Announces Kids Nature Lunch & Learn Series June 2, 2022

Cleveland Metroparks Announces Kids Nature Lunch & Learn Series

Cleveland Metroparks Announces New Sounds of Summer Concert Series Presented by Wayside Furniture May 9, 2022

Cleveland Metroparks Announces New Sounds of Summer Concert Series Presented by Wayside Furniture

Cleveland Metroparks Begins Restoration Project at Garfield Park Reservation May 5, 2022

Cleveland Metroparks Begins Restoration Project at Garfield Park Reservation

Cleveland Metroparks and CrossCountry Mortgage Launch Race Series April 5, 2022

Cleveland Metroparks and CrossCountry Mortgage Launch Race Series

Cleveland Metroparks Names Wade Steen as Chief Financial Officer March 28, 2022

Cleveland Metroparks Names Wade Steen as Chief Financial Officer

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and CrossCountry Mortgage Kick-Off Long-Term Project to Create Primate Forest, a 140,000 Square Foot World-Class Destination March 22, 2022

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and CrossCountry Mortgage Kick-Off Long-Term Project to Create Primate Forest, a 140,000 Square Foot World-Class Destination

Cleveland Metroparks Hiring Seasonal Employees Across Parks, Zoo and Golf February 21, 2022

Cleveland Metroparks Hiring Seasonal Employees Across Parks, Zoo and Golf

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and CrossCountry Mortgage Reveal Name of First Cleveland-Born Gorilla February 17, 2022

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and CrossCountry Mortgage Reveal Name of First Cleveland-Born Gorilla

Cleveland Metroparks and CrossCountry Mortgage Ask for Public’s Help in Naming Zoo’s First Baby Gorilla January 24, 2022

Cleveland Metroparks and CrossCountry Mortgage Ask for Public’s Help in Naming Zoo’s First Baby Gorilla

CHEERS Partnership Receives Nearly $1 Million to Advance Transformative Shoreline Project November 23, 2021

National Coastal Resilience Fund Award Will Support Design and Engineering of the CHEERS Project on Cleveland’s East Side

Cleveland Metroparks Awarded $950,000 to Advance Four Regional Transportation Projects November 18, 2021

Federal RAISE Funds Will Support Planning and Design of 5.7 Miles of Proposed Trail and Bicycle Connections on Cleveland’s East Side

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Announces First Birth of a Gorilla in its 139-Year History November 4, 2021

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Announces First Birth of a Gorilla in its 139-Year History

Cleveland Metroparks Announces the Return of Winter RiverFest at Rivergate Park October 25, 2021

Cleveland Metroparks Announces the Return of Winter RiverFest at Rivergate Park

Wild Winter Lights Presented by NOPEC Returns to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo October 18, 2021

Wild Winter Lights Presented by NOPEC Returns to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Cleveland Metroparks Opens New Gorge Loop Trail in Brecksville Reservation October 7, 2021

Cleveland Metroparks Opens New Gorge Loop Trail in Brecksville Reservation

MetroHealth, Cleveland Metroparks Partner for a Healthier Cleveland September 24, 2021

MetroHealth, Cleveland Metroparks Partner for a Healthier Cleveland

Cleveland Metroparks Named “Best in Nation” for Parks and Recreation Management September 21, 2021

Cleveland Metroparks Named “Best in Nation” for Parks and Recreation Management

Cleveland Metroparks Now Hiring for the Fall and Winter Season September 17, 2021

Cleveland Metroparks Now Hiring for the Fall and Winter Season

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Announces 2nd Annual Trick-or-Treat Fest presented by Citizens September 14, 2021

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Announces 2nd Annual Trick-or-Treat Fest presented by Citizens

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Extends Asian Lantern Festival August 30, 2021

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Extends Asian Lantern Festival

Cleveland Metroparks Announces that Lake Erie Water Trail Receives State Designation August 20, 2021

Cleveland Metroparks Announces that Lake Erie Water Trail Receives State Designation

Eagle Zip Adventure Opens at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo July 27, 2021

Eagle Zip Adventure Opens at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Cleveland Metroparks Opens The Lindsey Family Play Space at Edgewater Park July 9, 2021

Cleveland Metroparks Opens The Lindsey Family Play Space at Edgewater Park

Cleveland Metroparks Asks Guests to Plan Ahead When Visiting this Holiday Weekend July 1, 2021

Cleveland Metroparks Asks Guests to Plan Ahead When Visiting this Holiday Weekend

Cleveland Metroparks Opens Wendy Park Bridge and Whiskey Island Trail June 24, 2021

Cleveland Metroparks Opens Wendy Park Bridge and Whiskey Island Trail

Cleveland Metroparks and Partners Celebrate the Opening of Brighton Park June 22, 2021

Cleveland Metroparks and Partners Celebrate the Opening of Brighton Park

Asian Lantern Festival Returns to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo June 15, 2021

Asian Lantern Festival Returns to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Cleveland Metroparks Receives National Award for Innovation in Social Equity June 11, 2021

Cleveland Metroparks Receives National Award for Innovation in Social Equity

Cleveland Metroparks Courses Ranked in Top 30 Best Municipal Courses in America June 9, 2021

Cleveland Metroparks Courses Ranked in Top 30 Best Municipal Courses in America

Cleveland Metroparks Launches New Features on Mobile App for Memorial Day Weekend May 28, 2021

Cleveland Metroparks Launches New Features on Mobile App for Memorial Day Weekend

Cleveland Metroparks Opens The Noshery and Sunset Picnic Plaza at Huntington Beach May 27, 2021

Cleveland Metroparks Opens The Noshery and Sunset Picnic Plaza at Huntington Beach

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Announces Birth of Bornean Orangutan May 25, 2021

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Announces Birth of Bornean Orangutan

Cleveland Metroparks Promotes Memorial Day Safety Ahead of Swimming and Boating Season May 24, 2021

Cleveland Metroparks Promotes Memorial Day Safety Ahead of Swimming and Boating Season

Cleveland Metroparks Plans First Outdoor Public-Use Pump Track in Northeast Ohio May 19, 2021

Cleveland Metroparks Plans First Outdoor Public-Use Pump Track in Northeast Ohio

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Announces $3 Million Gift for New Public Auditorium and Administrative Renovations May 18, 2021

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Announces $3 Million Gift for New Public Auditorium and Administrative Renovations

Cleveland Metroparks Announces New Director of Golf Operations May 13, 2021

Cleveland Metroparks Announces New Director of Golf Operations

Cleveland Metroparks and Partners Announce the Opening of Red Line Greenway May 12, 2021

Cleveland Metroparks and Partners Announce the Opening of Red Line Greenway

Cleveland Metroparks Named as Finalist for 2021 National Gold Medal Award for Parks and Recreation May 11, 2021

Cleveland Metroparks Named as Finalist for 2021 National Gold Medal Award for Parks and Recreation

Cleveland Metroparks and The Lubrizol Foundation Partner to Protect the Park District’s Forests from the Impacts of Climate Change April 22, 2021

Cleveland Metroparks and The Lubrizol Foundation Partner to Protect the Park District’s Forests from the Impacts of Climate Change

Cleveland Metroparks Launches New Campaign and Mobile App Following Record Breaking Park Visitation in 2020 April 19, 2021

Cleveland Metroparks Launches New Campaign and Mobile App Following Record Breaking Park Visitation in 2020

Tiger Cubs at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Make Public Debut April 14, 2021

Tiger Cubs at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Make Public Debut

Cleveland Metroparks Now Hiring Over 1,000 Seasonal Employees April 6, 2021

Cleveland Metroparks Now Hiring Over 1,000 Seasonal Employees

The RainForest at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Reopens March 2 February 25, 2021

The RainForest at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Reopens March 2

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Welcomes Malayan Tiger Cub from Tulsa Zoo February 18, 2021

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Welcomes Malayan Tiger Cub from Tulsa Zoo

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Announces Birth of Amur Tiger Cubs January 28, 2021

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Announces Birth of Amur Tiger Cubs

Cleveland Metroparks Adds Over 52 Acres to West Creek Reservation December 30, 2020

Cleveland Metroparks Adds Over 52 Acres to West Creek Reservation

It’s a Boy! Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Announces Naming Opportunity for Giraffe Calf October 22, 2020

It’s a Boy! Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Announces Naming Opportunity for Giraffe Calf

Regional Partners Celebrate Towpath Trail Stage 3 Opening September 14, 2020

Regional Partners Celebrate Towpath Trail Stage 3 Opening

Cleveland Metroparks CEO Brian Zimmerman Elected to the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration August 31, 2020

Cleveland Metroparks CEO Brian Zimmerman Elected to the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration

Cleveland Metroparks Helps Launch “Smart Citizen Science Initiative” to Enhance Water Quality Monitoring in Lake Erie July 20, 2020

Cleveland Metroparks Helps Launch “Smart Citizen Science Initiative” to Enhance Water Quality Monitoring in Lake Erie

Cleveland Metroparks Chief Operating Officer to Lead National County Parks Association Board July 13, 2020

Cleveland Metroparks Chief Operating Officer to Lead National County Parks Association Board

Cleveland Metroparks Dedicates the Daniel Maltz Rhino Reserve June 9, 2020

Cleveland Metroparks Dedicates the Daniel Maltz Rhino Reserve

Cleveland Metroparks and Market Garden Brewery Announce Collaboration May 18, 2020

Cleveland Metroparks and Market Garden Brewery Announce Collaboration

Celebrate 50 Years of Earth Day with Cleveland Metroparks April 21, 2020

Celebrate 50 Years of Earth Day with Cleveland Metroparks

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Announces the Daniel Maltz Rhino Reserve January 13, 2020

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Announces the Daniel Maltz Rhino Reserve

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Executive Director Assumes International Leadership Role September 10, 2019

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Executive Director Assumes International Leadership Role

Cleveland Metroparks to Add First Public Boat Slips along Cuyahoga River in City of Cleveland June 21, 2019

Cleveland Metroparks to Add First Public Boat Slips along Cuyahoga River in City of Cleveland

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Needs Help Naming Giraffe Calf June 7, 2019

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Needs Help Naming Giraffe Calf

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Reveals Name of Sloth Bear Cub May 29, 2019

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Reveals Name of Sloth Bear Cub

Cleveland Metroparks Celebrates Opening of Euclid Beach Pier May 22, 2019

Cleveland Metroparks Celebrates Opening of Euclid Beach Pier

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Announces Significant Expansion of Rhino Habitat May 16, 2019

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Announces Significant Expansion of Rhino Habitat

It’s a Girl! Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Announces Naming Opportunity for Sloth Bear Cub May 13, 2019

It’s a Girl! Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Announces Naming Opportunity for Sloth Bear Cub

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Welcomes New Giraffe Calf April 30, 2019

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Welcomes New Giraffe Calf

Cleveland Metroparks Wins Five National Awards for Excellence in Parks and Recreation April 26, 2019

Cleveland Metroparks Wins Five National Awards for Excellence in Parks and Recreation

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Receives Certification for Sensory Inclusion March 29, 2019

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Receives Certification for Sensory Inclusion

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Announces Birth of Sloth Bear Cub March 20, 2019

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Announces Birth of Sloth Bear Cub

Cleveland Metroparks receives $250,000 donation for Edgewater Park Play Area November 1, 2018

Cleveland Metroparks receives $250,000 donation for Edgewater Park Play Area

Cleveland Metroparks Completes “Missing Link” in Emerald Necklace with the Opening of Valley Parkway Connector Trail October 22, 2018

Cleveland Metroparks Completes “Missing Link” in Emerald Necklace with the Opening of Valley Parkway Connector Trail

New Trailside Program Center at Brecksville Reservation will expand education opportunities for the Northeast Ohio community October 10, 2018

New Trailside Program Center at Brecksville Reservation will expand education opportunities for the Northeast Ohio community

Cleveland Metroparks Recognized Nationally for Excellence in Park Management September 27, 2018

Cleveland Metroparks Recognized Nationally for Excellence in Park Management

It’s a Girl! Cleveland Metroparks Launches Naming Opportunity for New Rhino Calf September 19, 2018

It’s a Girl! Cleveland Metroparks Launches Naming Opportunity for New Rhino Calf

Cleveland Metroparks Generates $873 Million for Regional Economy According to New Study September 18, 2018

Cleveland Metroparks Generates $873 Million for Regional Economy According to New Study

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Announces Birth of Eastern Black Rhino Calf August 23, 2018

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Announces Birth of Eastern Black Rhino Calf

Cleveland Metroparks and Cleveland Foundation Announce Centennial Trail 5K August 2, 2018

Cleveland Metroparks and the Cleveland Foundation are holding the first annual Cleveland Metroparks and Cleveland Foundation Centennial Trail 5K on...

Cleveland Metroparks Begins Management of 50-acre Dunham Park June 22, 2018

Cleveland Metroparks Begins Management of 50-acre Dunham Park

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Celebrates Opening of Asian Highlands & Announces Asian Lantern Festival Coming in July June 12, 2018

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Celebrates Opening of Asian Highlands & Announces Asian Lantern Festival Coming in July

Cleveland Metroparks Completes Phase One in Restoration of Historic Former Coast Guard Station June 5, 2018

Cleveland Metroparks Completes Phase One in Restoration of Historic Former Coast Guard Station

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Offers Naming Opportunity for Rhino Calf February 16, 2018

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Offers Naming Opportunity for Rhino Calf

Cleveland Metroparks Awarded More than $4 Million to Acquire, Conserve and Protect 70+ Acre Property February 15, 2018

Cleveland Metroparks Awarded More than $4 Million to Acquire, Conserve and Protect 70+ Acre Property

Oh Baby! Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Welcomes Newborn Rhino Calf February 9, 2018

Oh Baby! Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Welcomes Newborn Rhino Calf

Cleveland Metroparks Awarded Largest State Grant Ever Received to Further Conservation Initiatives January 9, 2018

Cleveland Metroparks Awarded Largest State Grant Ever Received to Further Conservation Initiatives

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Welcomes Three Otter Pups November 17, 2017

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Welcomes Three Otter Pups

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Welcomes Adult Male Masai Giraffe November 3, 2017

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Welcomes Adult Male Masai Giraffe

Cleveland Metroparks Secures Final Funds for Red Line Greenway Project October 27, 2017

Cleveland Metroparks Secures Final Funds for Red Line Greenway Project

Cleveland Metroparks Announces New Chief Financial Officer September 27, 2017

Cleveland Metroparks Announces New Chief Financial Officer

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Welcomes Two New Female Gorillas September 21, 2017

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Welcomes Two New Female Gorillas

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Announces Name for Giraffe Calf September 5, 2017

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Announces Name for Giraffe Calf

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Announces Naming Opportunity for Giraffe Calf August 18, 2017

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Announces Naming Opportunity for Giraffe Calf

Work begins on new Asian Highlands exhibit at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo August 17, 2017

Work begins on new Asian Highlands exhibit at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

African Masai Giraffe Calf Born at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Highlights Wildlife Conservation Efforts August 7, 2017

African Masai Giraffe Calf Born at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Highlights Wildlife Conservation Efforts

Cleveland Metroparks Edgewater Beach House Now Open June 2, 2017

Cleveland Metroparks Edgewater Beach House Now Open - Improving accessibility, amenities and connections for guests

Securing a Future for Wildlife at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo April 5, 2017

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo unveils new brand identity and shares exciting news about its future.

Cleveland Metroparks Announces New Chief Development Officer November 4, 2016

Cleveland Metroparks Awarded $850,000 Grant to Build New Urban Trail Connections October 28, 2016

New Fort Hill Stairs Open in Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River Reservation October 28, 2016

Cleveland Metroparks Brings Home "Best in Nation" Gold Medal Award October 6, 2016

Cleveland Metroparks Announces New Director of Communications August 31, 2016

Cleveland Metroparks Receives Nearly $8 Million TIGER Grant July 27, 2016

Snow Leopard Cub Makes Debut at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo July 13, 2016

Rosebrough Tiger Passage Opens with a Roar at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo June 3, 2016

Cleveland Metroparks Announced as Finalist for the 2016 National Gold Medal Awards in Parks and Recreation May 5, 2016

Cleveland Metroparks Honored with First-Ever Impact Award at Cleveland Neighborhood Progress Vibrant City Awards May 2, 2016

Two Cleveland Metroparks Naturalists Earn Prestigious Educator Awards March 24, 2016

Cleveland Metroparks Adds Acreage To "Heron Rookery Wetland" In North Royalton March 17, 2016

Cleveland Metroparks Garner Award for West Creek Reservation Watershed Partnership March 14, 2016

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Welcomes Two-year-old Male Lion �Doc� January 20, 2016

Cleveland Metroparks Aukerman Park in Brecksville Reservation officially open October 14, 2015

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo announces new tiger exhibit for 2016 September 24, 2015

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's executive director elected to board of Association of Zoos & Aquariums September 23, 2015

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo opens new Giraffe Encounter July 23, 2015

Baby pygmy slow loris born at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo July 10, 2015

Cleveland Metroparks East 55th Street Marina earns 'Clean Marina' certification June 19, 2015

Cleveland Metroparks Euclid Creek Reservation Connector Bridge installed over creek today April 28, 2015

New Cleveland Foundation Centennial Lake Link Trail pedestrian bridge installed over Scranton Road today April 10, 2015

CLEVELAND METROPARKS INSTALLS 150 FT. STEEL PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE SPANNING MILL CREEK December 3, 2014

Baby orangutan goes on exhibit in The RainForest at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo November 6, 2014

Baby orangutan born at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo October 30, 2014

Two Francois' langur monkeys born at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo October 17, 2014

Second giraffe calf born this summer at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is on exhibit September 19, 2014

AZA grants accreditation to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo September 15, 2014

Second giraffe calf born this summer at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo September 12, 2014

NEW MILL CREEK TRAIL WILL CONNECT TWO CLEVELAND METROPARKS RESERVATIONS AND TWO CITIES August 14, 2014

Cleveland Metroparks breaks ground for world-class event center at world-class Zoo August 1, 2014

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo welcomes baby meerkats, howler monkey and its first-ever birth of an endangered crowned lemur July 25, 2014

Baby giraffe born at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo June 27, 2014

Cleveland Metroparks prepares new restaurant Merwin's Wharf for July opening June 26, 2014

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's Circle of Wildlife Carousel opened today May 30, 2014