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    Zoo Library

    Zoo | Education | Educational Programs | Educational Opportunities

    Welcome to the Zoo Library. Here you can access research, lesson plans, animal facts, videos, Zoo history, and more on our Online Resource Library. Check out all our services below.
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    Have a question? Need a website or resource? Ask the Librarian.​

     

    Online Resource Library


    Check out our award-winning Online Resource Library! Filled with information about animals, Zoo areas and habitats, history, videos and more. Here is everything you can find on the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's Online Resource Library.
    • Search by Topic
    • Lesson Plans
    • Animal Facts
    • Scavenger Hunts
    • Virtual Classroom 
     

    Zoo Science Units for Students


    Access special lessons for Grades 1-5 aligned to the Ohio Academic Content Standards for Life Science.  If you're looking to supplement student learning, these units include lesson plans, at-home activities and videos. Check out all our Zoo Science Units on the website for purchase. 
     

    Zoo History Archive


    Researching the history of the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo? Our library has historical videos, photos and more. Check out our digital repository of Zoo History and facts divided by decade in the Historical Resources section of our Online Resource Library. 
     

    Zoo Research


    Looking for the latest scientific research done by the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo? Or researching animals, conservation or wildlife on your own? Check out our Staff Publications, Empathy Resources and Science Resource Database List.
     

    Future for Wildlife Resources


    The Zoo has been working to protect wildlife around the world for more than two decades. Learn more about how we're working to help secure a Future for Wildlife. Access wildlife one-sheets and resources here.
    • Andean Bear
    • Asian Turtle
    • Giraffe
    • Gorilla
    • Illegal Wildlife Trade
    • Lion and Cheetah

     

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    The library is open to the public for research by appointment. Email the Zoo Library​ to arrange a day and time for your visit. 
     


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    Zoo Library Facts

    • The Zoo Library is a Special Library focused on Science, Education, Conservation, Nature and Wildlife.
    • Our library is home to more than 10,000 books, journals and resources.
    • Our Online Resource Library won an AZA Education Award in 2014. 
    • The Library is available by e-mail​ or phone at 216.635.3333.
    • Materials are circulated to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo staff and volunteers only.
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