Primate Forest
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What We Fund
What We Fund
The generosity of our donors is the foundation of the Zoo Society, empowering us to raise funds that catalyze excellence at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Every contribution has an impact, helping create a better Zoo for our community and brighter future for our planet’s wildlife, wild places, and people.
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Animal Care
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is a recognized national leader in animal care, raising the bar in animal health and well-being through consequential research that informs everything from diet to enrichment and environment.
Education
The Zoo is playing an active role in shaping our region’s vibrant future through education programs that cultivate a community of active, scientifically literate citizens and build essential employment and leadership skills.
Conservation
Through long-standing partnerships with organizations in more than 25 countries, the Zoo is a real driver of global conservation efforts, supporting initiatives that protect key threatened species, critical habitats, and human communities living alongside wildlife.
Capital Improvements
The Zoo Society has provided at least 50% of the needed funds for the last 10 capital improvement projects at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, supporting the Zoo’s strategic vision and creating the habitats guests love to visit.
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Case Studies in Conservation
We are building conservation capacity locally and regionally to strengthen knowledge, skills, tools, competencies and abilities.
A Day in the Life of the Zoo’s Commissary Keeper
The commissary keeper supports the entire Zoo by managing its supply of fresh food and essential supplies.
What sounds do cheetahs make?
From chirps to purrs, growls to yelps, cheetahs are quite vocal members of the big cat family.