Make your holiday gathering one to remember by hosting it in a one-of-a-kind venue at Cleveland Metroparks or the Zoo. The Park District offers a variety of rental facilities that can accommodate any size group and budget. When planning a holiday gathering for family, friends or co-workers, consider some of the Park District's truly unique locations: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo RainForest. Treat guests to a delicious dining experience in the tropics without ever leaving Cleveland. Entertain in style while partygoers view exotic animals and thousands of plants in the lush surroundings of a jungle. Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Primate, Cats & Aquatics Building. Guests can dine comfortably and care-free while being seated right next to glass-enclosed exhibits featuring monkeys, lemurs, snow leopards and gorillas!Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Wolf Wilderness Lodge. This 3,000-square-foot rustic lodge is reminiscent of a 19th century cabin complete with a stone fireplace. It can be cold and snowy outside, but guests stay warm and dry inside.All Cleveland Metroparks Zoo rental facilities offer exceptional catering by the experts from aramark, free parking and the opportunity to customize your party experience by including a live animal encounter with photos taken of each guest.Lock 44 Room at Cleveland Metroparks Merwin's Wharf Restaurant - Experience waterfront dining and fresh, made-from-scratch entr�es at Cleveland Metroparks new full service restaurant, Merwin's Wharf, located in The Flats of Cleveland. Guests will enjoy the festive holiday d�cor and spectacular views of the Cuyahoga River and Irishtown Bend. Lock 44 Room, Merwin's Wharf private dining room, is available for rent and perfect for smaller parties of 30 people or less.Private Group Rental at the Chalet Toboggan Chutes. Chill out with family, friends or co-workers while experiencing the icy thrill of plunging down twin, refrigerated toboggan chutes located in Mill Stream Run Reservation. Warm up inside the cozy Chalet featuring a snack bar, two fireplaces, indoor restrooms and a large screen TV.Cleveland Metroparks reservable enclosed shelters. Several enclosed shelters located throughout the Park District are available for winter rentals. Consider the Albion Woods Picnic Area in Mill Stream Run Reservation or the Chestnut and Buckeye Shelters in North Chagrin Reservation, along with several others.For rates, availability and a complete listing of rental facilities including golf course clubhouses and nature centers, contact Cleveland Metroparks Special Events and Experiences at 216-635-3304 or visit clevelandmetroparks.com/rentals.
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MEDIA CONTACTS:SUE ALLEN -216-635-3338, sja@clevelandmetroparks.comHOLLY KECK - 216-635-3253, hak@clevelandmetroparks.com