Zoo Events

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    Zoo Partner Days

    Courtesy of our incredible partners, free admission is granted at the Zoo on special occasions throughout the year.

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    Asian Lantern Festival

    Thursday, July 9 through Sunday, August 23

    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

    July 21, 2026

    8:30 p.m.

    Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

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    Future for Wildlife 5K

    October 4, 2026

    8:30 a.m.

    Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

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    Halloween 5K

    October 24, 2026

    8:30 a.m.

    Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

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    Ugly Sweater 5K

    December 6, 2026

    8:30 a.m.

    Cleveland Metroparks Zoo