Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is now open visit FutureForWildlife.org/reopen for details.
For Outdoor Education programs, visit clevelandmetroparks.com/knowbeforeyougo - Nature Centers remain closed.
For updated closures visit clevelandmetroparks.com/COVID-19.

Due to increased demand, guests visiting the RainForest may need to wait outside. Wait times vary.

Adult Learners

You don't have to be a kid to enjoy educational opportunities at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Our adult-oriented opportunities allow people interested in zoological programs to find out more and expand their understanding of the natural world, whether through overnight trips or even masters-level courses.

Educational Opportunities

AIP Master's Advanced Inquiry Program
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.
Golf Cart Cruise
Golf Cart Cruise offers the opportunity to ride on a golf cart to areas around the Zoo with a staff-led, narrated tour.
Gorillas on the Line
Sign your team up for this exciting competition!
Inside Tracks Tour Program
Join Zoo staff for a 90-minute tour that includes fun-filled facts about animal care, behavior and how we are securing a future for wildlife. Inside Tracks offers the opportunity to ride on a golf cart to areas around the Zoo and go behind the scenes.
Keeper for a Day
Spend the day with animal professionals in the Zoo's Conservation Education Division to learn more about what it is like to be a zookeeper.