Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo - 183 Acres on the West Side

183-acre zoo on Cleveland's west side, part of the Cleveland Metroparks system. The zoo houses 3,000+ animals across themed habitats including African Savanna, Rosebrough Tiger Passage, Australian Adventure, and the Primate, Cat & Aquatics Building.

Programs for Kids

Year-round education programming through Cleveland Metroparks. Programs include:
- Summer Day Camp (June through August)
- Winter Break Camp
- Spring Break Camp
- School field trips
- Birthday parties

What's Included

• 3,000+ animals in themed habitats
• The RainForest indoor exhibit (year-round tropical zone)
• Education staff with wildlife training
• Camps grouped by age band

Experience

Cleveland metro families use the zoo as a year-round destination, with the indoor RainForest exhibit serving as a Cleveland winter option. The Wildlife Way location is south of downtown, reachable from I-71 and I-490.