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Inside Tracks Tour Program

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Register Get in the Inside Track with a behind the scenes experience at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Join zoo staff for a unique 90-minute program that includes fun-filled facts about animal care, behavior and conservation. Inside Tracks offers the opportunity to explore the zoo on a golf cart with minimal steps. Some featured experiences may include training sessions and get close opportunities with animals, and a look at animal holding areas. Various areas will rotate with animal availability and weather. This is a fun and educational experience you don’t want to miss.

Details

If you are planning to add Inside Tracks to your zoo visit, please be sure to wear closed toe shoes. Please also bring your own facial covering as guests are required to wear them during their Zoo visit.

Documents

Waiver Packet (both child and adult)

Dates/Times

Tours are available year-round on most Tuesdays through Sundays with some exceptions for holidays and special events. Click the green "Register" button in the upper right-hand corner of this page to see an exact list of available dates

We offer one tour time slot per day that currently occurs from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. The capacity for the current summer and early fall tour is six (6) guests from the same family with a minimum group size of two (2) family members. You must register a minimum of seven (7) days in advance either online or by phone.

TOUR AREAS NOW THROUGH OCTOBER 31ST WILL BE*:

Wallaby interaction
Aldabra Tortoise back area tour
A visit to the Dinosaurs Around the World exhibit
Koala back area tour

TOUR AREAS STARTING NOVEMBER 1ST WILL BE*:

Wallaby interaction
Aldabra Tortoise back area tour
Golf cart cruise around the lower portion of the zoo
Koala back area tour

*Although it does not happen often, some scheduled locations may be substituted by zoo staff with little notice as animal health and area concerns dictate.

Cost

Members: $65 per person
Non-Members: $80 per person

FAQ

Minimum age is 5 years old to participate. All minors must have a chaperone.
The capacity for the 2020 summer and early fall tour is six (6) guests from the same family with a minimum group size of two (2).
Programs must be booked online or by phone 216-635-3391 at least seven (7) days prior to the day of your visit to reserve spaces.
Closed toed shoes are required due to the nature of the experience.
Please bring a completed, signed copy of the Inside Tracks Waiver Packet for each member of your group. Not having your completed waiver forms with you may delay the start of your tour.