Grand Opening - October 22 at Noon
Primate Forest delivers year-round amenities to engage guests through up-close discovery, experiences & storytelling.
Primate Forest is one of the largest indoor facilities of its kind in the nation, utilizing science in animal well-being, prioritizing choice, complexity, and flexibility across two distinct animal habitat areas. It provides immersive, interactive experiences to connect guests of all ages to animals, environments and each other. Primate Forest features hundreds of animals across over 60 species, including Bornean orangutans, Asian small-clawed otters, clouded leopard, giant anteaters, capybaras, monkeys, birds & reptiles.
Features:
- Orangutans, Reptiles, Amphibians, Bats, Rainstorm, Langur, Gharial
- CrossCountry Mortgage Forest Home
- Orangutan Forest (outdoor viewing)
- Care and Conservation Center
- Food, Beverage and Gift options
- Restrooms
Features:
- Orangutans, Otters, Langur, Cats, Turtles, Aviary, Capybara, Small Primates, Porcupine, Agouti, Binturong
- Orangutan Forest Outdoor Deck (indoor/outdoor viewing)
- PNC Adventure Playspace
- Learning Gallery
- Connections Studio
- Future Design Lab
- Family Forest Theater
- Restrooms
- Nursing Station
Nearby Attractions
- Stork Parking
- Tiger & Otter Parking
- Lion Parking
- Box Office
Nearby Zoo Locations
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African Savanna
Visit the grassy plains of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's African Savanna to see lions, giraffes, rhinos, zebras and a variety of African birds.
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African Elephant Crossing
African Elephant Crossing offers exceptional viewing areas for visitors, including open-air viewing, a nose-to-trunk window, an elevated feeding station and a gated crossing where guests can watch as the elephants migrate from one yard to the next.
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Australian Adventure
Explore Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's Australian Adventure to visit koalas year-round and see kangaroos and wallabies roam.