Founded in 1892, the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is home to several bio-thematic areas that house animals from different regions of the world and is one of Ohio’s most popular attractions. Spanning 183 acres (74 ha), the zoo is divided into sections that are themed according to the area they represent. Some of the sections are the African Savannah, Northern Trek, Australian Adventure, and the Rainforest.
The Cat & Aquatics Building houses one of the largest collections of primate species in North America, and gorillas, lemurs, monkeys and aye-ayes call this building home. Meanwhile, the Wolf Wilderness introduces visitors to life in a northern temperate forest. Visitors can explore the zoo on foot or by riding one of two zoo trams, which follow selected routes around the park.
3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, Ohio, Phone: 216-661-6500
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