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New in 2019: Conservation Series Beer
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
Terrestrial Brewing introduces Conservation Series beer to support wildlife arou...
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A safe place for giraffe
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
Members of Cleveland's animal care staff were part of a group that relocated a h...
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Animals not to miss at the Zoo this winter
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is open all four seasons – 363 days a year! &ndas...
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Truth or Tail: Toads can give you warts
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
Halloween may be over, but the spooky myths continue. Can touching a toad really...
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February Calendar: Things to do at the Zoo
Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist
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YOUR DOLLARS AT WORK: Asian Highlands
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
Since 1998, the Zoo Society has provided $30 million in funding for the Zoo's ca...
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Ask the Expert: Veterinary technicians
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
Ask the Expert: Who are the people working at the Zoo hospital? Answer: There a...
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Our predictions for event season 2019
Elizabeth Thibodeaux, Web & Graphic Design Specialist
Cleveland Zoological Society events may not kick off until March, but we're alre...
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Membership with the Cleveland Zoological Society
Jacqueline Zassick, Manager of Member & Donor Services
Thank you for being a member of the Cleveland Zoological Society! By purchasing ...
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2018 in Review: New to the Zoo
Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist
It was an exciting year of welcoming new species and new babies to the Zoo. From...
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January Calendar: Things to do at the Zoo
Elizabeth Thibodeaux, Web & Graphic Design Specialist
Thank you to long-time member Nanette Patrick for the great picture! It's Jan...
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Member Matters: Welcoming Winter
Winter can be an ideal time to visit the Zoo As thoughts start to turn toward c...
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Giraffe now a SAFE species
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
Operation Twiga III moved 14 giraffe more than 250 miles across Uganda to a ne...
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Z Magazine - Winter 2018
Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist
This issue was published in Winter 2018 for members of the Cleveland Zoological ...
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Photo Finish: Focus on the eyes
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
A quarterly feature, Photo Finish highlights pictures taken by Zoo Society membe...
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Celebrate International Cheetah Day
Jacqueline Zassick, Manager of Member & Donor Services
December 4 is International Cheetah Day! Cheetah populations are decreasing in t...
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Earn your Master’s and explore the Zoo!
The AIP graduate program is anything but ordinary. When searching for graduat...
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Member Appreciation Days this December!
Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist
December is for members! Who says the fun stops the minute summer ends? Winter c...
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Free coupons for members in December
Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist
December is for members! To thank you for being a Zoo Society member, we are h...
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Gift picks that make a difference
Jacqueline Zassick, Manager of Member & Donor Services
Holiday shopping can be made easy with a quick stop at the Zoo gift shop. Beside...
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A bit of Zoo for you: 2018 Holiday Gift Guide
Jacqueline Zassick, Manager of Member & Donor Services
Need a little help picking out gifts this year? Check out these Zoo items for th...
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We love fall! 5 great things about visiting the Zoo in the fall
Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist
The Zoo is open 363 days a year, and while visiting when the weather cools off m...
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Truth or Tail: Cats always land on their feet
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
Those platforms and climbing spaces at Asian Highlands made us wonder: Is it t...
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Asian Highlands is here!
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
Here are 5 things not to miss in the Zoo’s newest habitat A highlight of ...
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Ask the Expert: How do you take care of baby animals?
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
Black rhino calf Lulu was born in early 2018. Question: How do you help take ...
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Z Magazine - Fall 2018
Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist
This issue was published in Fall 2018 for members of the Cleveland Zoological So...
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Photo finish: Baby Lulu and More
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
“Photography is just a great escape for me,” says Zoo Society ...
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Conservation front and center
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
A new structure at the Zoo entrance is helping bring to the forefront the Zoo&rs...
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Inge's important role
In turns out that one Eastern black rhino in Cleveland has become extremely im...
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Clouded leopard Ryker rules!
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
Have you seen clouded leopard, Ryker, the Zoo's newest RainForest resident? T...
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Giraffe researcher receives conservation award
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
Arthur Muneza, East Africa Coordinator for the Giraffe Conservation Foundation (...
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Do you know your bears?
Elizabeth Thibodeaux, Web & Graphic Design Specialist
Did you know that Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is home to four different types of be...
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Ask the Expert
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
Do the elephants and the ducks get along that are in the same exhibit? I saw som...
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Saving Species: Combating illegal wildlife trade
What is being done to save species in the wild, and what does wildlife trafficki...
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Truth or Tail: A camel's hump
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
Truth or tail? A camel's hump stores fat, not water. TRUTH! It's true that c...
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Asian Highlands Construction Gallery
Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist
Watch Asian Highlands take shape! Watch video updates from when Asian Highlands...
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Asian Highlands Photo Gallery
Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist
Though half a world away, the mountainous areas of Asia share a similar climate ...
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Photo Finish: Unique moments
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
A new quarterly feature, Photo Finish, highlights pictures taken by Zoo Society ...
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Z Magazine - Summer 2018
Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist
This issue was published in Summer 2018 for members of the Cleveland Zoological ...
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Off the beaten path: Exploring nature at the Zoo
Bringing your children to visit the Zoo exposes them to a world of amazing anima...
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Love for Lulu!
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
The Zoo's Eastern black rhinoceros population has grown, and a second calf is on...
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Five things you may not know about meerkats
Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist
How social are meerkats? Why are they always looking up? How long have they been...
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Alliances working to help endangered species
Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist
Illegal wildlife trafficking is an international crisis. An unprecedented global...
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Eight summer experiences not to miss
Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist
Coming to the Zoo this spring or summer? Here are eight experiences to check out...
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Truth or Tail: Koalas are not a type of bear.
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
Do you think a koala is a bear? Keep reading to find the answer! Here's the tru...
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Uncommon animal senses
Jacqueline Zassick, Manager of Member & Donor Services
Unique animal senses help animals survive and thrive! Walking into Cleveland Me...
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Top Ways to Protect Endangered Species
Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist
According to a recent press release by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZ...
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Tracking lions in Tanzania
Emily Baber, Conservation Engagement Specialist
Satellite radio collars provide valuable insight to help protect lions in Tanzan...
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Turtles in Trouble
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
Asian turtles are in grave danger in the wild, and your Zoo is working to save t...
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Three Asian turtles to see in The RainForest
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
More than half of Asia’s 90 species of tortoises and freshwater turtles ar...
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Ask the Expert: Do monkeys like to climb?
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
Question: Do the monkeys like to climb a lot? Answer: Of course monkeys like ...
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Z Magazine - Spring 2018
Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist
This issue was published in Spring 2018 for members of the Cleveland Zoological ...
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Photo Finish: Big cats and more
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
Photos by Nanette Patrick A new quarterly feature, Photo Finish, highlights pic...
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Special Delivery: Saving the Puerto Rican crested toad
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
Behind the scenes of The RainForest, your Zoo is part of a vital effort to susta...
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Member Matters: Camp counts for little ones
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
Membership means a discount on the Zoo's popular summer camp Ready to get the...
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Why save the Andean bear?
Emily Baber, Conservation Engagement Specialist
What put Andean bears on the radar to become a key project within Cleveland Metr...
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Highlands on the Horizon
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
Though half a world away, the mountainous areas of Southern and Eastern Asia sha...
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Z Magazine - Winter 2017
Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist
This issue was published in Winter 2017 for members of the Cleveland Zoological ...
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Ask the Expert: What makes a lion roar?
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
Question: What makes a lion roar, and do they roar a lot? - Liam, age 8 An...
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Talkin' takin
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
Asian Highlands will be home to a species new to Cleveland: the mythical looking...
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Science in Action: Monitoring Mokolo
Curators, researchers and animal care staff at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo use scie...
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Assassin bugs play predator on the forest floor
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
Ready for something a little creepy and crawly for Halloween? The RainForest ha...
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They're not that scary!
Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist
Halloween is almost here! Let's spend some time demystifying a few (not so) scar...
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Tortured, Not Tickled
Emily Baber, Conservation Engagement Specialist
Slow Loris Outreach Week highlights the dangers of sharing misinformation on soc...
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Shop smart to save species
Jacqueline Zassick, Manager of Member & Donor Services
Biting into a delicious piece of chocolate does not invoke thoughts of Colobus m...
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Z Magazine - Fall 2017
Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist
This issue was published in Fall 2017 for members of the Cleveland Zoological So...
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The gorilla and electronics connection
Elizabeth T. Fowler, Executive Director
Face to face with a gorilla, you know immediately that we are so close, and yet ...
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WATCH: Elevated hay feeders for elephants
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
In the wild, elephants spend up to 60% of their day foraging for food. To mimi...
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Africa's Lions: The Pride Needs Our Protection
Emily Baber, Conservation Engagement Specialist
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's efforts in African carnivore conservation have led ...
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Adopt program benefits animals in the Zoo and in the wild
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
Did you know red pandas have a “thumb” that helps them climb and gra...
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Leading the way for giraffe
Emily Baber, Conservation Engagement Specialist
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is taking on a new, national role to secure a future fo...
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Z Magazine - Summer 2017
Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist
This issue was published in Summer 2017 for members of the Cleveland Zoological ...
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Twilight Top Ten
Elizabeth Thibodeaux, Web & Graphic Design Specialist
Tickets for Twilight at the Zoo presented by Medical Mutual are on sale now, but...
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5 ways your zoo uses science every day
Emily Baber, Conservation Engagement Specialist
From daily care of the animals at the Zoo to advanced research of husbandry, beh...
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Ferocious Fashions!
Elizabeth Thibodeaux, Web & Graphic Design Specialist
Our donors sure know how to show their love of animals and support for Cleveland...
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Can't fly south for spring break?
Elizabeth Thibodeaux, Web & Graphic Design Specialist
Let a flock of the Zoo's tropical birds inspire you for your spring staycation. ...
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Z Magazine - Spring 2017
Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist
This issue was published in Spring 2017 for members of the Cleveland Zoological ...
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Cleveland's Amur Tigers Have Earned Their Stripes
Travis Vineyard, Curator of Animals, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Connecting people with wildlife goes beyond the thrill of seeing an individual a...
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Ask the Expert
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
Question: Do bears in zoos hibernate? Answer: Hibernation is a way for animal...
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What's Your Favorite Animal in The RainForest?
For the month of February, we asked our social media followers to post photos of...
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Securing a Future for Wildlife
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
As a visitor to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, it’s easy to appreciate and be i...
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Meet the Zoo's Veterinary Team
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
Dr. Mike SeligHead of Veterinary Programs As the Head of Veterinary Programs, D...
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For some species, mating can be risky business
Jacqueline Zassick, Manager of Member & Donor Services
The planet is full of examples where love is a dangerous business! Valentine&rs...
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Asian small-clawed otters: Five things you didn't know
Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist
On September 24, 2017, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo welcomed a litter of three male ...
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Year of the Dog
Elizabeth Thibodeaux, Web & Graphic Design Specialist
The Chinese New Year doesn't start until February 16, but we wanted to celebrate...
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Leading the way for giraffe
Emily Baber, Conservation Engagement Specialist
Your Zoo has been at the forefront of international conservation efforts for mor...
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Year in Review: Animals that arrived in 2017
Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist
It’s been a busy year at the Zoo! We’ve seen significant species bir...
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A tiger's trip to Cleveland
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
After several months of preparation - and several thousand miles - the Zoo welco...
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Ask the Expert: How much do elephants eat?
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
Question: How much do the Zoo's elephants eat in a day? Answer: The Zoo&rsq...
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Hey, what's that?
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
A new structure has popped up near the Sarah Allison Steffee Center for Zoologic...
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GALLERY: Asian Highlands Groundbreaking
Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist
In August 2017, the Zoo broke ground on an exciting new habitat, Asian Highlands...
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Protecting Elephants: No Simple Task
Emily Baber, Conservation Engagement Specialist
Increasing protections and law enforcement, China’s ivory ban, and publi...
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Films are helping primates in Africa
A first-ever study of the impact of conservation films shows an increase of awar...
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Bald eagle is our national bird
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
Visitors to Wilderness Trek are often impressed by the up-close viewing of a bal...
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Truth or Tail: Do flamingos fly south?
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
Do you think the Zoo's flamingos fly south for the winter? Scroll down to find o...
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Ask the Expert: Kangaroo or Wallaby?
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
Question: What's the difference between a kangaroo and a wallaby? Answer: The m...
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WATCH: The Zoo's new Mexican wolves
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
Did you know that the Mexican wolves at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo are managed dif...
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Updates from the field
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
The Zoo works with more than two dozen conservation partners around the world. T...
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Wolf Lodge at Wilderness Trek turns 20
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
Wolf Lodge at Wilderness Trek opened in May 1997 with a focus on research and co...
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Wild About Wolves
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
The Zoo welcomed a new pack of gray wolves to Wilderness Trek Highly social and...
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Zoo unveils new logo
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
The Zoo's recent rebranding campaign reinforces longstanding commitment to conse...
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Victory for wildlife in Malaysia river region
Emily Baber, Conservation Engagement Specialist
The Kinabatangan River in Sabah, Malaysia, and its surrounding forest compose a ...
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Zoo Society earns coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
For the second year in a row, the Cleveland Zoological Society has been awarded ...
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Do You Know Your Lemurs?
Elizabeth Thibodeaux, Web & Graphic Design Specialist
Lemurs are small primates found only on the island of Madagascar. According to t...
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Fun with Flamingos
Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist
For the month of April, we asked our social media followers to help us caption...
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Future for Wildlife at work in Rwanda
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
Connecting people with wildlife starts with an Ohio family observing gorillas mu...
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Rhinos on the move
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
Cleveland's successful black rhino program continues with latest pregnancy annou...
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Show your love for big cats!
Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist
For the month of March, we asked our social media followers to post photos of th...
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Andean bears at home in Machu Picchu
Emily Baber, Conservation Engagement Specialist
The enigmatic Inca city of Machu Picchu is a fitting home for the elusive Andean...
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About That Neck ... Fun Giraffe Facts
Giraffe are the tallest living land mammal, with males standing an average of ...
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Watch: Veterinarian Dr. Debra Barbarits
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
“I really love not knowing what I’m going to see everyday and being ...
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Taking Pride in Animal Care
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
From animal exams to doing "rounds": A day in the life of the Zoo's newest veter...
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Hope for Elephants
Emily Baber, Conservation Engagement Specialist
China has announced that it will close its domestic ivory market by the end of 2...
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Standing Tall for Giraffe
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
Much attention is paid to the startling numbers of elephants and rhinos that are...
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Watch: Working with different animals as a zoo veterinarian
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
For Dr. Barbarits of the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's Veterinary Services team, ev...
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Watch: About Species Survival Plans
Sarah Crupi, Interim Executive Director, Director of External Relations
With seamless collaboration, the Zoo's animal curator and husbandry staff and ...
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