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The Pride supports the annual fund and allows Cleveland Metroparks Zoo to thrive, grow and evolve.
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THE RAINFOREST CLOSED MARCH 19
The RainForest at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo will be closed on Tuesday, March 19 for utility work. The building will reopen for regular hours on Wednesday, March 20.
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.
Support The Pride
The Pride supports the annual fund and allows Cleveland Metroparks Zoo to thrive, grow and evolve.
Make a One-Time DonationYour 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:
Due to high demand we have added morning and evening tour options for the four tour opportunities.
Pride donors may register for four Walks with a Keeper.
Thursday, March 14 at 9 a.m.
Morning Walk with a Keeper - The RainForest
Thursday, April 18 at 4 p.m.
Evening Walk with a Keeper - The RainForest
Thursday, May 16 at 9 a.m.
Morning Walk with a Keeper - Wilderness Trek
Thursday, June 20 at 4 p.m.
Evening Walk with a Keeper - Wilderness Trek
Thursday, July 18 at 9 a.m.
Morning Walk with a Keeper - View into Zoo Operations
Thursday, August 22 at 4 p.m.
Evening Walk with a Keeper - Horticulture Tour
Thursday, September 5 at 6:30 p.m.
Donor Night at Asian Lantern Festival
Thursday, October 17 at 9 a.m.
Morning Walk with a Keeper - Horticulture Tour
Thursday, November 14 at 4 p.m.
Evening Walk with a Keeper - View into Zoo Operations
Thursday, December 5 at 5:30 p.m.
Donor Night at Wild Winter Lights
Emails to come with RSVP information.
(All Walks are complimentary to donors of The Pride. Events and dates are subject to change.)
Please reach out to Andrea Ponikvar, Director of Advancement, at 216-635-3323 with your questions.