Get ready for a world of kid-friendly fun in one destination as Cleveland Metroparks Zoo celebrates KidsDays presented by Cleveland Clinic Children's from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29.
Kick off summer with special animal enrichment demonstrations with the lions, cheetahs, rhinos, elephants, grizzly bears and sea lions. Then enjoy costumed characters, crafts, an interactive Gaming Zone, the chance to dance at the DJ Dance Party and Touch-A-Truck encounters with some of the Zoo's heavy equipment. New this year are exciting BMX Thrill Shows in the Welcome Plaza featuring professional BMX riders.
Don't forget to visit your favorite Zoo animals and exhibits, including the newly renovated seal & sea lion exhibit in Wilderness Trek, see Professor Wylde's Live Animal Show, take a spin on the Circle of Wildlife Carousel, discover the Nature Discovery Ridge play area, get up-close to lorikeets in the Australian Adventure with a cup of nectar and feed a giraffe at the new Ben Gogolick Giraffe Encounter in the African Savanna area.
Northeast Ohio's most-visited year-round attraction, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Extended summer hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Admission is $14.25 per person, $12.25 for seniors ages 62 and older, $10.25 for kids ages 2 to 11 and free for children younger than 2 and Zoo members. Parking is free.
Located at 3900 Wildlife Way, the Zoo is easily accessible from Interstates 71, 90 and 480.
For more information, call 216-661-6500 or visit clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo.