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    Zoo | Tickets & Attractions | Hours & Directions
    Hours & Directions

    Zoo Hours

    The Zoo is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from April through October and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from November through March. The Box Office closes one hour prior to the Zoo's closure. 

    From May 2 through October 1, 2023,​ Cleveland Zoological Society members receive early admission to the Zoo starting at 9:30 a.m.

    Please note: The Zoo will be closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

    Directions

    Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is located just 5 miles south of downtown Cleveland at:

    3900 Wildlife Way
    Cleveland, Ohio 44109
    (Open in Google Maps)
    Phone: 216.661.6500

    Getting to the Zoo | Driving | By RTA Bus

    Getting To The Zoo

    You may encounter some delays getting to the Zoo on busy days - particularly weekends and Mondays - so you may want to allow yourself some extra time. The Zoo is located just 5 minutes from downtown and easily accessible from Interstates 71, 77, 90 and 480.

    Driving

    To avoid delays, the following routes to the Zoo are suggested:

    From I-71: Exit at Fulton Road, keep right at fork. Turn right on Fulton Road and follow Fulton Road/Fulton Parkway South to Wildlife Way. Turn left on Wildlife Way to Zoo entrance.

    From I-90: Take I-71 South, exit at Fulton Road. Turn left at Fulton Road and follow Fulton Road/Fulton Parkway South to Wildlife Way. Turn left on Wildlife Way to Zoo entrance.

    From I-480: Two options. Exit State Road north to Pearl Road and follow Zoo signs. Or, exit Ridge Road north to Memphis Avenue and follow Zoo signs.

    From Akron: Two options. Take I-77 North to I-480 West. Exit State Road north to Pearl Road and follow Zoo signs. Or, exit Ridge Road north to Memphis Avenue and follow Zoo signs.

    From I-80 (Ohio Turnpike): Zoo accessed from two exits. Take Exit 173 to I-77 North, to I-480 West to State Road (north) to Pearl Road then follow Zoo signs. Or, take Exit 161 to I-71 North to West 25th Street then follow Zoo signs.

    Parking is Free.

    By RTA Bus

    For RTA-specific information, please call 216.621.9500 for a schedule or visit the RTA website.
     

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