Zoo Events

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    Asian Lantern Festival

    Saturday, July 5 through Sunday, August 24

    Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

    6:30 - 10:30 p.m.

    Experience the wonder of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo illuminated after dark, featuring live acrobatic performances every hour on the Fifth Third Bank Stage and a variety of culturally inspired cuisine at the MetroHealth Asian Food Market.
     

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    Lantern 5K - SOLD OUT

    July 22, 2025

    8:30 p.m.

    Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

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    Cultural Concert Series

    Enjoy a lively celebration of global rhythms at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s Cultural Concert Series, featuring an exciting lineup of eclectic and culturally diverse music from the Cleveland community.

    Monday, July 14 | CLE Concerto (Song of Nature)

    Monday, July 21 | Sammy de León y su Orquesta

    Monday, August 4 | Amani Strings (Duet)

    Monday August 11 | Latin Jazz Players

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    Future for Wildlife 5K

    October 5, 2025

    8:30 a.m.

    Cleveland Metroparks Zoo