Educational Opportunities

When school is out, there’s no better place to spend your day than at the Zoo! School’s Out Safari is designed for participants ages 5-13 and includes a walking tour of parts of the Zoo, a Get-Close encounter with a small animal, and conservation-themed games.

Zoo Summer Day Camp at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo creates compelling experiences that connect campers with wildlife and inspire personal responsibility for conserving the natural world.

Zoo Spring Break Camp at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo creates compelling experiences that connect campers with wildlife and inspire personal responsibility for conserving the natural world.

Zoo Winter Break Camp at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo creates compelling experiences that connect campers with wildlife, and inspire personal responsibility for conserving the natural world.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's Teen Advisory Council (TAC) Volunteer Program gives youth the opportunity to provide counsel and support to the organization. Teens will assist in the development of a variety of projects and community initiatives.

This program offers opportunities for youth 16-18 years-old to gain the skills needed to enter the workforce and provides them with leadership skills that enhance their ability to plan and implement service opportunities in the local community.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's Civic Action for Wildlife Program (CAW) is a free, immersive program designed for high school and college students aged 16-20 who are passionate about protecting wildlife and their habitats.

Career Quest educates participants about the variety of careers available within the zoo. This initiative highlights the interconnected nature of zoo careers and how different roles collaborate for seamless operations.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's Collaborative Inquiry Project allows students to explore various areas of the Zoo — focusing on observation and genetics in a Zoo environment.

This inquiry-driven, self-guided program will help your students build a connection to African animals by asking questions about how they live and survive.

This inquiry-driven, self-guided program will help your students build a connection to African...

Reserve a Teacher Kit containing lesson plans and hands-on materials to help prepare for your next Zoo visit.

Inside Tracks is a unique, 90-minute, behind-the-scenes experience focusing on how Cleveland Metroparks Zoo provides exceptional animal care.

Thank you for a fantastic 2025 season. We look forward to an exciting 2026 program!

Access animal resources, Zoo history, and our Online Resource Library to help with your next school project, research, or at-home learning.

Using Cleveland Metroparks Zoo as a living laboratory and classroom, students in the Zoo Science and Management course will learn many aspects of zoo management, from animal care to administration.

Master's degree seeking and non-degree seeking program with web-based graduate courses from Miami University and face-to-face experiential study at the Zoo.

Sign your team up for this exciting competition!

The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Veterinary Technician Externship provides a post-graduate, continuing education opportunity for veterinary technicians pursuing a career in zoo and wildlife medicine.

The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Veterinary Externship provides third and fourth year veterinary students a continuing education opportunity for individuals pursuing a career in zoo and wildlife medicine.