The Pride

What is The Pride of the Cleveland Zoological Society?

The Pride supports the annual fund and allows Cleveland Metroparks Zoo to thrive, grow and evolve. As the advancement partner of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, the Cleveland Zoological Society works to secure private funding that helps catalyze excellence at your Zoo. From creating a joyful summer day experience for more than 1 million guests a year, to educational programming for children, to efforts to secure a future for wildlife around the globe, the Zoo needs your support.

How does being a donor of The Pride help the Zoo?

Your gift to The Pride supports annual unrestricted funding to the Zoo. The Pride (donors of $1,000 and up) help provide $2 million in operating support to the Zoo each year.

Your support allows us to:

• Focus on all aspects of animal care — from the food the animals eat to innovative research that informs future management practices
• Introduce students to inquiry-based science that captures their imaginations and encourages exploration and innovation
• Educate and inspire guests on how animals they see in their communities are ambassadors for those in the wild
• Advise and financially support partners in the field who are working to protect species most at risk in the world

2023 Engagement Opportunities:

Thursday, February 2 at 9 a.m.
Morning Walk

Thursday, May 11 at 4 p.m.
Evening Walk

Thursday, July 13 at 9 a.m.
Morning Walk

Thursday, September 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Donor Night at Asian Lantern Festival

Friday, September 22 at 9 a.m.
Planned Giving Breakfast

Thursday, November 9 at 4 p.m.
Evening Walk

Thursday, December 7 at 5:30 p.m.
Donor Night at Wild Winter Lights

Emails to come with RSVP information.

Who do I contact with questions?

Please reach out to Sarah Crupi, Chief Executive Officer, at 216-635-3394 with your questions.