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06/07/2026

Keep an eye out... something's coming!

06/06/2026

Refuel between adventures with tasty bites and sweet treats throughout the Zoo. 🍔🍦🥗 Stop by our concessions and treat yourself during your next visit. For a full list of our dining options visit https://buff.ly/PhjnzHW.

06/05/2026

While we’re waiting for Cronus to bloom… another stinky spectacle is also turning heads at the Zoo! Dracunculus vulgaris (dragon arum) is now blooming, adding to our lineup of famously fragrant plants. This striking flower can reach 2–3 feet tall, with a dramatic deep purple spathe and a scent designed to attract pollinators. You may smell it before you see it!

Guests can see dragon arum in bloom in the garden between the Andean Condor and outdoor Koala habitats.

06/04/2026

We're on bloom watch! Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s titan arum, better known as Cronus the co**se flower, is expected to bloom soon.

This remarkable plant arrived at the Zoo as a seedling in 1994 and has bloomed just five times before. When it does, it’s unforgettable, growing up to 5-6 feet tall and producing one of the largest (and smelliest!) blooms in the world. The powerful scent during bloom helps attract pollinators in the wild.

Cronus’ current bud first emerged on April 20 and is growing fast, now measuring 46 inches tall and expected to grow another 3–4 inches per day. The bloom, lasting just 24 hours, is anticipated next week!

Yesterday, Cronus was transported to its new outdoor home near the Daniel Maltz Rhino Reserve where guests can stop by and visit. Follow along as we share updates leading up to the big bloom!

06/02/2026

Duke, our male trumpeter swan, is celebrating his 10th birthday!

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has supported trumpeter swan conservation for decades, helping to bring back this iconic local species from near extinction. Our team has worked closely with the The Association of Zoos and Aquariums Trumpeter Swan Species Survival Plan to restore swan populations in Ohio and as far as Oregon, where young swans, known as cygnets, have been sent to help strengthen wild populations.

Learn more about our trumpeter swan conversation efforts and wish Duke a happy birthday next time you're visiting Cleveland Metroparks Zoo! https://buff.ly/2FkgIAZ

06/01/2026

Earn Graduate Credit This Fall with Miami University and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo!

Looking to deepen your knowledge of conservation while earning graduate credit and gaining valuable professional development experience? Enroll in a course through Miami University’s Advanced Inquiry Program, offered with in-person experiential learning at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Registration is open now through June 28 for the fall semester.

Questions? Interested? Learn more at https://buff.ly/eQm5KRr.

05/31/2026

Congratulations to the 🎓️🎉

Wishing you a future filled with snow leopard confidence, lion-hearted courage and elephant-sized wisdom. 🐆 🦁 🐘

05/30/2026

Early admission returns! Now through October 31, Zoo members may enter the Zoo beginning at 9:30 a.m. Please note: Zoo buildings and attractions will open at their regularly scheduled times.

Interested in becoming a Zoo member? Visit https://buff.ly/XeABwGQ for details.

05/29/2026

NOW SHOWING: 🎬️🎥
🦅 Fly 4D: Wild Flight to Africa
🐻 North America 4D Experience

Located next to The Ben Gogolick Giraffe Encounter, our state-of-the-art 4-D Theater offers thrills and fun for guests of all ages. These immersive shows stimulate the senses with stunning 3-D projection and special effects that will place you right in the middle of the action! Read all the details here: https://buff.ly/XR9rHhh

Address

3900 Wildlife Way
Cleveland, OH
44109

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4pm
Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+12166616500

Website

http://futureforwildlife.org/

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