Tails + Cocktails: October 12

Event Details

Experts from the Zoo discuss a variety of topics impacting animal welfare, wildlife conservation and science education at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and abroad.

Tails & Cocktails is sold out for October 12. If you have questions, please call 216-635-3329.

The Elephant in the Room
Population sustainability of species in zoos is a constant strategic discussion for zoo leaders in Cleveland and throughout North America. From iconic animals like elephants to less known primate or bird species, what animals are in zoos takes long-term planning and some hard decisions.

Reservations
Zoo members and Pride donors: $30
Non-members: $35
VIP: $50 (Two drink tickets and reserved theater seating)

Light snacks and cash bar available.

Explore Articles

Illegal wildlife trade

A black market turned “big business” is consuming wildlife at unsustainable rates.

A beautiful new home

The Daniel Maltz Rhino Reserve more than doubles the space for the Zoo's Eastern black rhinos.

Food for thought

How does the Zoo get enough browse to feed these animals each and every day?

Family Select

$199/year

2 adults, 6 children, 2 guests

Purchase Family Select Membership Renew Gift

Benefits

Admits two named adults in the same household and their children or grandchildren 18 years and under (limit six)
Two free guests every visit

Family Plus

$169/year

2 adults, 6 children, 1 guest

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Benefits

Admits two named adults in the same household and their children or grandchildren 18 years and under (limit six)
One free guest every visit

Family

$139/year

2 adults, 6 children

Purchase Family Membership Renew Gift

Benefits

Admits two named adults in the same household and their children or grandchildren 18 years and under (limit six)

Individual Plus

$99/year

2 adults

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Benefits

Admits one named adult and one guest on every visit OR waive the guest privilege and list two named adults

Senior Plus (55+)

$74/year

2 adults

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Benefits

Admits one named adult and one guest on every visit OR waive the guest privilege and list two named adults

Explorers Club

$500/year

2 adults, 6 children, 4 guests

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Benefits

Admits two named adults in the same household and their children or grandchildren 18 years and under (limit six)
Four free guests every visit
Limited edition t-shirt (one per membership)

Keepers Club

$300/year

2 adults, 6 children, 4 guests

Purchase Keepers Club Membership Renew Gift

Benefits

Admits two named adults in the same household and their children or grandchildren 18 years and under (limit six)
Four free guests every visit
Limited edition t-shirt (one per membership)