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Z Magazine Summer 2026

Elizabeth Tigue, Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist

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Feeding Ferments

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

How Zoo animals are getting their greens year-round through a new initiative Fe...

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Community Concert Brought Music and Culture to the Zoo

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

After a successful pilot event in 2025, the Zoo brought back an expanded Communi...

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10 Years of Rosebrough Tiger Passage

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

Hector cooling off in the water. Strolling the path through Rosebrough Tiger ...

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The Michael Talty and Helen Talty Charitable Trust Awards Transformational Gift to the Cleveland Zoological Society for Primate Forest

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

The Michael Talty and Helen Talty Charitable Trust Learning Gallery will create ...

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Species Spotlight: Burmese Python

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

Among the largest snakes in the world, Burmese pythons can weigh up to 200 pou...

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GUEST BLOG: Turning the Tide on Illegal Wildlife Trade

In affiliation with Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Miami University’s Advanced ...

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Ask the Expert: How do animal keepers encourage natural behaviors in orangutans at the Zoo?

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

A. We look for novel ways for them to exhibit positive, natural behaviors - it's...

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Thoughtful Leadership Through Major Transformation at the Zoo

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

Zoo Society CEO Sarah Crupi was recently featured in Currents' “Women Maki...

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Dr. Vasu & Lisa Pandrangi and Family Award $1,000,000 Gift to the Cleveland Zoological Society for Primate Forest

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

The gift will furnish Dr. Vasu & Lisa Pandrangi and Family Forest Theater, a...

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Conservation Connections

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

Explore Connections Studio proudly enabled by The Lubrizol Foundation, a powerfu...

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Truth or Tail?: Gharials are dedicated parents.

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

TRUTH! Unlike many reptiles, gharial parents care for their young until they are...

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PNC Adventure Playspace at Primate Forest: Preview

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

We recently announced a $750,000 grant from the PNC Foundation that will make po...

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Primate Forest Preview

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

The Zoo has been transforming before our eyes since construction began on Primat...

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Z Magazine Spring 2026

Elizabeth Tigue, Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist

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Cleveland Zoological Society Receives $750,000 Grant from PNC Foundation

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

The grant will furnish an indoor play space in Primate Forest, Cleveland Metropa...

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The Lubrizol Foundation Awards Gift to the Cleveland Zoological Society for Primate Forest

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

The gift will make possible interactive learning experience in Primate Forest, C...

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Earth Day E-Recycling 2026

Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist

Help protect wild gorillas and their habitat by bringing your old electronics to...

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A Day in the Life of the Zoo’s Commissary Keeper

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

Most animal keepers at the Zoo have specialized knowledge of the animals in thei...

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TRUTH OR TAIL? Aye-ayes are the only primate to use echolocation.

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

TRUTH! In a behavior called percussive foraging, aye-ayes tap tree branches with...

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Welcome, Zoo Society Board of Directors Class of 2026!

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

In addition to a new Board of Directors Chair, the Cleveland Zoological Society ...

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Maintenance, Repairs, and... Aye-Aye Feeders?

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

The often-invisible work of the Maintenance team is critical to the Zoo’s ...

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Lights for Lions 2025: Recycle Your Old Holiday Lights

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

Help support Cleveland Metroparks Zoo by recycling your used and broken string l...

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Cleveland Zoological Society Welcomes New Board of Directors Chair

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

The Cleveland Zoological Society Board of Directors has selected Lawrence Hatch ...

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ASK THE EXPERT: What happens during brumation?

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

ANSWER: Brumation is a natural period of reduced metabolic activity in reptiles ...

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Primate Forest Construction Update

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

The Primate Forest construction site has been fascinating to observe from week t...

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A Day in the Life of a Zoo Veterinary Technician

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

Assisting with a CT scan on a sloth in the morning and conducting voluntary, pos...

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A Year of Growth: Checking in on the Zoo’s Mini-Forest

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

Last September, your Zoo worked with Paul Abbey of local nonprofit Rooted in Tre...

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Be an Animal Researcher!

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

Create your own ethogram to observe animal behavior What is an ethogram? An ...

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TRUTH OR TAIL

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

Tree kangaroos are actually unrelated to kangaroos TAIL! Tree kangaroos belong ...

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RainForest Animal Update

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

Fernando the Agouti The construction site of the future Primate Forest is a d...

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Z Magazine Summer 2025

Elizabeth Tigue, Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist

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Wildly Curious

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

How Zoo research drives better understanding and care for animals The Matschie'...

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Case Studies in Conservation

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

Marie Fidele Tuyisenge Marie Fidele Tuyisenge’s relationship with the Zoo...

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Case Studies in Animal Care

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

Repairing a Cheetah’s Broken Paw In 2020, male cheetah Chimba broke all f...

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Taking Root: Mini Forest at the Zoo

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

Eighth graders from Urban Community School planting trees. Last September, yo...

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The long and short of Zoo horticulture

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

From turf to trees and everything in between, your Zoo’s horticulture te...

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Meet the CZS Team: Lou Sabo, Member & Donor Services Representative

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

Lou has worked at the Zoo in several capacities, starting with Guest Services wh...

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Meet the CZS Team: Dawn Couts, Member & Donor Services Representative

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

Dawn’s love of wildlife and science make her a great fit for the Zoo Socie...

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Meet the CZS Team: Michael Wainilko, Member & Donor Services Representative

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

Michael's friendly vibe and desire to help others makes him a total gem of our M...

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Meet the CZS Team: Brian Lomax, Manager of Member & Donor Services

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

“The Zoo is the place for me. There is stress, sure, but you’re stil...

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Meet the CZS Team: Mike Negron, Advancement Officer

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

Joining the Zoo Society after nearly 20 years as an animal keeper, Mike’s ...

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Z Magazine Spring 2025

Elizabeth Tigue, Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist

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Meet the CZS Team: Kristen Levy, Advancement Officer

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

A background in nonprofit work and the arts has solidified Kristen’s belie...

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Meet the CZS Team: Stephanie Kesselem, Advancement Officer

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

A lifelong animal lover, Stephanie went from catching frogs to fostering dogs, a...

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Personalized Health Care for Gorillas

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

Your Zoo's dedicated animal keepers provide superb care for the gorillas with a ...

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Recycle Electronics. Help Protect Gorilla Habitat.

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

The 5th Annual Earth Day E-Recycling with MCPC at the Zoo is approaching and it&...

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Meet the CZS Team: Tammy Johnson, Stewardship Coordinator

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

Tammy is the organizational mastermind behind our beloved golf cart tours and ma...

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Earth Day E-Recycling 2025

Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist

Help protect wild gorillas and their habitat by bringing your old electronics to...

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Meet the CZS Team: Nicole Stracensky, Capital Campaigns Director

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

A true philanthropy professional, Nicole is fascinated by all things nonprofit, ...

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Meet the CZS Team: Carly Kallicragas, Advancement Officer

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

Carly has backpacked Southeast Asia, hitchhiked to Alaska, managed children&rsqu...

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Meet the CZS Team: Kim Conrad, Senior Philanthropy Coordinator

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

Kim came to the Zoo as a volunteer alongside her mom in 1998, secured a seasonal...

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Forever Valentines: Animals that Mate Long-Term

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

What could be better than a Zoo date with your sweetie this Valentine’s Da...

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Meet the CZS Team: Miranda Daley, Advancement Officer

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

The Zoo is woven into the very fabric of Miranda’s life story. Some of her...

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Meet the CZS Team: Andrea Ponikvar, Director of Advancement

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

Andrea is a vibrant champion for the Zoo – she can’t imagine being a...

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Meet the CZS Team: Sarah Crupi, Chief Executive Officer

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

For someone who affirms that they are “really not an animal person,”...

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Highlights & Headlines from 2024

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

2024 was an incredible, action-packed year at your Zoo, from baby animals to big...

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Welcome, Zoo Society Board of Directors Class of 2025!

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

The Cleveland Zoological Society is proud to welcome our new Board of Directors ...

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Raising the bar, and the canopy, for orangutans

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

The RainForest may be closed for construction, but there is no interruption to t...

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Cold Weather Care: How Your Zoo Cares for Animals in the Winter

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

How does animal care at the Zoo differ in winter? With species ranging from cold...

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A Boy, an Octopus, a Keeper, and the Magic of Zoo Membership

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

This story starts with a heartfelt letter from a four-year-old boy to Zoo Animal...

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Truth or Tail? Giant Pacific Octopus

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

The giant Pacific octopus possesses one of the most sophisticated camouflage sys...

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By the Numbers

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

Cleveland Zoological Society staff $4.4M Total support to Cleveland Metrop...

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Lights for Lions: Recycle Your Old Holiday Lights

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

Help support Cleveland Metroparks Zoo by recycling your used and broken string l...

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Zoo Kids Turned Zoo Staff

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

Your Zoo is full of passionate staff members who started as Zoo-loving kids. Her...

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Z Magazine Winter 2024

Elizabeth Tigue, Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist

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Ask the Expert: What Does an Animal Curator Do?

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

You hear from them in video updates, Z Magazine articles, and social media posts...

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Know Your Lemur

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

There are 108 extant species of lemur, and the five species found at the Zoo are...

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The Memoirs Program

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

Writing a brighter future for conservation Over the last decade, your Zoo&rsq...

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Back to School Animal Pop Quiz!

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

Test your animal knowledge with school subject-themed questions. Then, next time...

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Z Magazine Fall 2024

Elizabeth Tigue, Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist

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Favorite Cool-Weather Zoo Spots to Explore This Fall and Winter

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

The Zoo comes to life in new ways as the cooler seasons arrive. Many animals b...

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Construction Begins on Primate Forest

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

The RainForest is closed for Primate Forest construction It's official: as of...

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TRUTH OR TAIL: Red pandas are related to the giant panda

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

TAIL! The name is misleading – red pandas are most closely related to r...

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TRUTH OR TAIL? Sloth bears are missing their two front teeth

Elizabeth Tigue, Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist

TRUTH! Sloth bears do not have their front incisors. This gap allows for the...

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A Protective Umbrella for the Tropical Andes Ecosystem

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

What is an "umbrella species," and how does the Andean bear earn the title? And...

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ASK THE EXPERT: Do all bats use echolocation?

Elizabeth Tigue, Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist

Many bats use echolocation, but not all bats do. Fruit bats for example, use oth...

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Catching Up with the Tiger Cubs

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

A bright addition to the Zoo in both color and charisma, tiger cubs Mila and Ser...

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Z Magazine Summer 2024

Elizabeth Tigue, Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist

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Tree Kangaroos Are Getting Their Groove Back Thanks to Research and Teamwork

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

The zoo community has made meaningful progress in tree kangaroo health and repro...

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How to tell the tiger cubs apart

Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist

Tiger cubs Mila and Sergei became immediate fan favorites with the announcement ...

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Z Magazine Spring 2024

Elizabeth Tigue, Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist

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E-Recycling Day 2024

Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist

Join us for our annual e-recycling event this April! The Cleveland Zoological...

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Vetting Turtles in Vietnam Q&A WITH Dr. Selig

As a founding partner of the Asian Turtle Program (ATP), your Zoo has been a lea...

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ASK THE EXPERT: Why is the marabou stork bald?

While the marabou stork may not be winning any beauty awards, they are very impo...

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Z Magazine Winter 2023

Elizabeth Tigue, Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist

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A “Lightbulb” Moment in Furthering Lion Conservation

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

Since 2020, the Cleveland community has raised money for lion conservation throu...

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ASK THE EXPERT: What sounds do cheetahs make?

Cheetahs have a wide range of sounds they produce! From chirps to purrs, growl...

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TRUTH OR TAIL: Lions are the only sexually dimorphic cat

Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist

TRUTH! Male and female lions are easy to tell the difference thanks to the long...

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Z Magazine Fall 2023

Elizabeth Tigue, Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist

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ASK THE EXPERT: What’s up with cats making a “stink face” during my Zoo visit?

Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist

Not to worry! This is a completely normal thing for cats to do and there’s...

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TRUTH OR TAIL: Giraffe spots are like fingerprints

Elizabeth Tigue, Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist

Giraffe spot patterns are beautiful but are they unique? Keep reading to see if ...

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Sound the Trumpets!

Elizabeth Tigue, Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist

Swans making an epic comeback in Ohio A Swan Story Trumpeter swans were once...

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TRUTH OR TAIL: An elephant's trunk has over 40,000 muscles

Elizabeth Tigue, Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist

Elephant trunks are amazing body parts, but how complicated are they really? Is ...

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Cleveland Guardians & Community Outreach

Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist

Our partnership with the Cleveland Guardians’ community outreach efforts c...

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Z Magazine Summer 2023

Elizabeth Tigue, Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist

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Q&A with a gorilla keeper

Elizabeth Tigue, Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist

We asked gorilla keeper Laura Klutts some of your burning questions about Kayemb...

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Z Magazine Spring 2023

Elizabeth Tigue, Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist

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E-Recycling Day 2023

Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist

Kick off Earth Day weekend 2023 by e-recycling at the Zoo! The Cleveland Zool...

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Digital Valentine's Day Downloads

Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist

Happy Valentine's Day! Scroll down for some digital Valentine's Day cards to sh...

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Z Magazine Winter 2022

Elizabeth Tigue, Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist

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Don and Sally Messinger Nature Innovation Station opens at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Sarah Crupi, Executive Director

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has a new home for its ambassador animals, thanks to th...

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The basics on bison

Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo welcomed three female bison from Minnesota Zoo in Octob...

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TRUTH OR TAIL? All bears are carnivores

Elizabeth Tigue, Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist

TAIL! Bears are actually omnivores, eating a variety of plants, insects, and ani...

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ASK THE EXPERT: What is a Veterinary Epidemiologist?

A. A veterinary epidemiologist is a vet who focuses on the health of animal popu...

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Celebration in Rwanda

The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund is dedicated to the conservation, protection and ...

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Z Magazine Fall 2022

Elizabeth Tigue, Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist

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Bear Hollow Breaks Ground

One of the oldest habitat at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is getting a major renovat...

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The corpse flower blooms again!

Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist

Excitement has been buzzing around the Zoo the last 10 days and it’s not b...

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Re-writing the book on primate care

Elizabeth Tigue, Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist

This past March, the Cleveland Zoological Society hosted an event where guests l...

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Giraffe Conservation: From the Field Update 2022

Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist

Giraffe are in a “silent extinction” crisis in that their population...

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Z Magazine Summer 2022

Elizabeth Tigue, Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist

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A fruitful Earth Day (Recap)

Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist

We celebrated Earth Day 2022 by teaming up with the community to keep thousands ...

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Celebrate Earth Day on April 22 with E-Recycling

Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist

April 22 is Earth Day and a great time to consider e-recycling your old and used...

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ASK THE EXPERT: How do gorillas communicate?

Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist

A. There are a lot of ways gorillas communicate− Dr. Elena Less, Associate...

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Z Magazine Spring 2022

Elizabeth Tigue, Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist

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Pretty in Pink!

Elizabeth Tigue, Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist

This Valentine’s Day we thought we’d showcase some beautifully brill...

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Five reasons to send your kids to Summer Day Camp at the Zoo

Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist

Looking to make summer plans for your kids? Registration is now open for Clevela...

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Animal adaptations for winter weather

Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist

While cold and snowy winter weather may frustrate us each year, plenty of animal...

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Truth or Tail: Leaf cutter ants

Elizabeth Tigue, Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist

Truth or Tail? Leaf cutter ants can carry 50 times their weight. Keep reading ...

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Z Magazine Winter 2021

Elizabeth Tigue, Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist

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2021 Holiday Gift Guide

Nicole Moscollic, Assistant Manager of Member & Donor Services

Searching for the perfect gift this holiday season? The Zoo’s Gift Shop ha...

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Earn Your Master’s and Explore the Zoo!

The AIP graduate program is anything but ordinary. When searching for graduate ...

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Studying and Saving the “Venomous Furball of Death”

Walk into the dimly red-lit area of your Zoo’s Primate, Cats and Aquatic b...

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Protecting wildlife, habitats, biodiversity and human health

Dr. Pam Dennis, DVM, PhD, Dipl ACZMZoo Veterinary Epidemiologist Wildlife care ...

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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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We love fall! 5 great things about visiting the Zoo in the fall

Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist

The Zoo is open 362 days a year, and while visiting when the weather cools off m...

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Ask the Expert: How do you acclimate an animal to a new habitat?

EXPERT ANSWER FROM Jen DeGroot, Associate Animal Curator at Cleveland Metroparks...

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Gaining Ground for Gorillas

Conservation efforts are making a difference – take action on World Gorill...

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Celebrating African Elephant Crossing

Sarah Crupi, Executive Director

It’s the 10th anniversary of the stunning habitat that provides excellent ...

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Z Magazine Fall 2021

Elizabeth Tigue, Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist

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Help Gorillas on World Gorilla Day with E-Recycling

Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist

Recycling your old electronics with MCPc at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on Septembe...

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Even The Strong Need Support: Joining Forces for Lion Conservation

Lions are such a symbol of the African wild that it is nearly impossible to pict...

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Top Tips for Twilight at the Zoo

Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist

Congrats, you’ve got a ticket to the (sold out) wildest party of the summe...

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Asian Turtle Program: From the Field Update

Activities such as turtle releases and community events were somewhat limited du...

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Protecting the Andean Bear

Protecting the Andean Bear: South America’s Only Bear and an Umbrella Spec...

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Top FIVE Reasons to Attend Twilight

Elizabeth Tigue, Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist

It’s back! The music, the memories, the magic of Twilight at the Zoo prese...

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Ask the Expert: How does the Zoo decide what habitat to build next?

Sarah Crupi, Executive Director

Question: How does the Zoo decide what habitat to build next? Frequent Zoo visi...

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Truth or Tail: Giraffe have prehensile tongues

Elizabeth Tigue, Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist

Truth or Tail? Giraffe have prehensile tongues. Truth! Just like an elephant...

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Tiger Takeover

Sarah Crupi, Executive Director

Three adorable tiger cubs have taken over Rosebrough Tiger Passage this summer ...

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Helping tigers in the wild

Sarah Crupi, Executive Director

Visiting the tiger cubs at Rosebrough Tiger Passage should be a highlight of you...

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Education for Nature Vietnam: From the Field Update

Field operations, outreach activities, and crime investigations were suspended d...

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Stand Tall for the World’s Tallest Land Mammal

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

To look at a giraffe is to be reminded of the fascinating, beautiful, and import...

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Z Magazine Summer 2021

Elizabeth Tigue, Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist

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Digital Membership Cards for Your Zoo!

Digital cards are the newest way to connect to your Zoo! Access your membership ...

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Showing Up For Our Shelled Friends on World Turtle Day

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

A tough shell is the trademark characteristic of turtles, but they remain vulner...

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The joy of a joey

Through quality animal care and welfare and science, a koala is born. Have yo...

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Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund: From the Field Update

Despite the many challenges presented by the pandemic, Fossey Fund teams continu...

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4 things to know about the Zoo's tiger cubs

Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist

For the first time in over 20 years, guests can visit tiger cubs at Cleveland Me...

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Celebrate Earth Day at home

As Earth Day goes digital and we're all celebrating from our homes this year, it...

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Species Spotlight: White-eared titi

Elizabeth Tigue, Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist

Muppet or Monkey? This fluffy primate is in fact a white-eared Titi monkey (o...

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Marvelous Marsupials

Elizabeth Tigue, Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist

The animal kingdom is full of amazing animals, and marsupials are up there wit...

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Truth or Tail: A camel's hump

Sarah Crupi, Executive Director

Truth or tail? A camel's hump stores fat, not water. TRUTH! It's true that c...

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Giraffe Conservation: From the Field Update

As a result of COVID, school programs were put on hold because kids did not retu...

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Have you met Norman the tufted deer fawn?

Elizabeth Tigue, Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist

Five-month old Norman, the tufted deer. Psycho killer? Vampire deer? Or a swe...

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Truth or Tail? Sloths are the slowest mammals on Earth.

Sarah Crupi, Executive Director

Truth! Sloth are indeed very slow movers. This South American native spend ab...

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TRUTH OR TAIL? Toads can give you warts

Sarah Crupi, Executive Director

Can touching a toad really give you warts? Read the truth (or tail) below. As...

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TRUTH OR TAIL: No two zebra have the same stripe pattern

Elizabeth Tigue, Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist

TRUTH Just like human fingerprints, no two zebra stripes are the same, alth...

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Z Magazine Spring 2021

Elizabeth Tigue, Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist

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The RainForest is open!

Elizabeth Tigue, Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist

The RainForest is open! Here are FIVE things you need to check out! The new d...

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Popcorn or Fritos? Meet Jenna, the curiously fragrant binturong

Elizabeth Tigue, Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist

When you’re visiting The RainForest, make sure to follow your nose to the ...

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Truth or Tail: Giraffe have more neck bones than a human.

TALL TALE! Even though the neck of a giraffe can be eight feet long and weigh u...

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March: In like a lion...

Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist

Out like a lamb? Some years it seems like the exact opposite, but I think we can...

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Truth or Tail: Elephants have good memories

We’ve all heard the saying, “An elephant never forgets.” But i...

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Celebrating Women in Science

Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist

On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we would like to celebr...

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TRUTH OR TAIL? Bears in zoos hibernate

TAIL: Hibernation is a way for animals in the wild to survive periods when it ...

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TRUTH OR TAIL? Black rhinos squeak as a way to communicate.

Truth! Although it seems like it should be a “tail” that a mammal...

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Missing Sports? Help Protect Carnivores and Score 15,000 Points

Are you missing sports in the time of social distancing? The thrill of competiti...

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The gorilla and electronics connection

Face to face with a gorilla, you know immediately that we are so close, and yet ...

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TRUTH OR TAIL? Flamingos fly south for the winter

Sarah Crupi, Executive Director

Do you think the Zoo's flamingos fly south for the winter? Scroll down to find o...

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What’s behind the Endocrine Lab door?

It is just another day in Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s Endocrinology Lab, wh...

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Truth or Tail: Koalas are not a type of bear.

Sarah Crupi, Executive Director

Do you think a koala is a bear? Keep reading to find the answer! Here's the tru...

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Food for thought

Sarah Crupi, Executive Director

There are a lot of different species of animals at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and ...

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5 things you might not (yet!) know about the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund

Only three years ago, we here at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo joined people from all...

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ASK THE EXPERT: Do the animals react to evening events at the Zoo?

This is actually a topic of a lot of ongoing conversation among the animal care ...

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Be part of The Pride

Annual giving program provides needed support. It’s been a difficult ye...

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Leave your legacy

Elizabeth Tigue, Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist

The ZooFutures Heritage Society ensures the Zoo will thrive for generations to c...

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A renewed focus on the illegal wildlife trade

Global health crisis shines new light on complex issue The illegal trade of w...

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Zoo News 2.0 September: The Daniel Maltz Rhino Reserve Update

Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist

It's been three months since the Daniel Maltz Rhino Reserve opened at Cleveland ...

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A beautiful new home

Sarah Crupi, Executive Director

Daniel Maltz Rhino Reserve more than doubles the space for the Zoo’s Easte...

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New to the Zoo: Tiger-legged monkey frog!

The RainForest is closed to visitors because of construction, but we haven&rsquo...

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Rhino ID

Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist

The Zoo’s rhino keepers can identify the herd instantly, but can you? It m...

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How important is one Eastern Black rhino?

Inge arrived in Cleveland in 1997. It turns out that one Eastern Black rhinoc...

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Zoo News 2.0 August: Raise the Roof on The RainForest

Gina Wilkolak, Interactive Media Specialist

The RainForest at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is more than 28 years old. Crews have...

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Australian Adventure? Alpaca my bags!

Travis Vineyard, Curator of Animals, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Alpaca (Vicugna pacos) are the smallest type of camel uniquely known for their l...

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Iconic RainForest dome roof replaced

Sarah Crupi, Executive Director

The RainForest at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is more than 28 years old. Crews have...

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Ask the Expert: Where do the animals go when work is being done in their habitat?

Tad Schoffner, Animal Curator

A. The answer to that question depends on the project and how long it is going t...

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Zoo News 2.0 July: The RainForest Dome Replacement Project

The RainForest at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is 28 years old. As you may have noti...

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Truth or Tall Tale? Little known facts about giraffe in the wild

In honor of the upcoming World Giraffe Day, let’s test your giraffe knowle...

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Research Round-Up: Graduate Student Research at your Zoo

Did you know that Cleveland Metroparks Zoo (CMZ) staff scientists and graduate s...

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Q + A with Leigh Anne Lomax

Leigh Anne Lomax is the Manager of Horticulture and Zoo Facilities at Cleveland ...

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Seasonal color at the Zoo

As the snow begins to melt and the temperature starts to rise at Cleveland Metro...

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Construction Update May 2020: Daniel Maltz Rhino Reserve

Construction on the new Daniel Maltz Rhino Reserve began this winter and continu...

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Koala-ty facts about koalas

Native to the eucalyptus forests of Australia, koalas are best known for their a...

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Support Your Zoo

As you may know, the Zoo has been closed since the second week of March in order...

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Four ways to stay connected to the Zoo

Missing the Zoo? The good news is that there are still ways to stay up to date o...

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ASK THE EXPERT: How do the keepers get into the habitats without the animals coming out?

Question asked by Aife, age 7, and mom Jeni Balogh. Associate Curator, Jen DeGro...

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Truth or Tail: Do ostriches really bury their head in the sand when scared or frightened?

TAIL! Contrary to the popular myth, ostriches do not bury their head in the ...

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Q + A with Dr. Debra Barbarits

We asked Dr. Debra Barbarits, “What is something you look forward to study...

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Q + A with Dr. Diana Koester

As the Zoo’s reproductive endocrinologist, Dr. Diana Koester is constantly...

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Q + A with Laura Bernstein-Kurtycz

Ever wonder how science is used at the Zoo? We sat down with Graduate Research A...

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Q + A with Dr. Elena Less

In celebration of International Women’s Day, we wanted to draw special att...

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Everything you need to know about The Pride

At the start of the year, the Zoo Society rolled out a brand new donor recogniti...

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ASK THE EXPERT: What happens when there is a bad storm at the zoo?

Sarah Crupi, Executive Director

Q. What happens when there is a bad storm at the zoo? Do all the animals go indo...

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Following the elusive Andean bear

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

A first-person account of traveling to see the elusive species in the wild. Loo...

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Truth or Tail: A lion's roar can be heard 5 miles away

Sarah Crupi, Executive Director

Truth! Just like humans, one of the ways animals communicate with each othe...

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ASK THE EXPERT: Can I recycle my holiday wrapping paper?

The short answer, yes you can. Cleveland Metroparks Zoo takes part in a program...

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Our growing gorilla troop

Sarah Crupi, Executive Director

A visit to the gorilla habitat at the Primate, Cat & Aquatics building looks...

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Poaching steals from us all

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

Do you or the kids in your life love Kung Fu Panda? Well, our friend Po the pand...

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From the Field 2019: Mountain Gorilla Trek in Rwanda

The big moment – I was so honored and humbled to be able to go on a mounta...

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Have you heard about The Herd?

The Zoo has a passionate new group of wildlife ambassadors in its midst. The He...

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From the Field 2019: The Memoirs Program in Rwanda

The Memoirs Program is a partnership between the Zoo, Karisoke Research Center a...

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Birdwatching at the Zoo

Nicole Moscollic, Assistant Manager of Member & Donor Services

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is a great hotspot for birds – both exotic and lo...

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Local avian wonders

Nicole Moscollic, Assistant Manager of Member & Donor Services

When you think of local birds, the first ones that come to mind are probably the...

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Citizen science with eBird

Nicole Moscollic, Assistant Manager of Member & Donor Services

Did you know that bird watching helps contribute to science and conservation? T...

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RainForest favorites

If you’re like most Zoo guests in the spring, you head to The RainForest. ...

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It's Not Easy Being Green...

Elizabeth Tigue, Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist

Well, maybe it is great to be green if you're one of these animals! Spring color...

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A safe place for giraffe

Sarah Crupi, Executive Director

Members of Cleveland's animal care staff were part of a group that relocated a h...

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Ask the Expert: How do you take care of baby animals?

Sarah Crupi, Executive Director

Black rhino calf Lulu was born in early 2018. Question: How do you help take ...

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Conservation front and center

Sarah Crupi, Executive Director

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, Executive Director

Have you seen clouded leopard, Ryker, the Zoo's newest RainForest resident? T...

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Giraffe researcher receives conservation award

Sarah Crupi, Executive Director

Arthur Muneza, East Africa Coordinator for the Giraffe Conservation Foundation (...

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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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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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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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Uncommon animal senses

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, Communications Specialist

Satellite radio collars provide valuable insight to help protect lions in Tanzan...

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Three Asian turtles to see in The RainForest

Sarah Crupi, Executive Director

More than half of Asia’s 90 species of tortoises and freshwater turtles ar...

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Special Delivery: Saving the Puerto Rican crested toad

Sarah Crupi, Executive Director

Behind the scenes of The RainForest, your Zoo is part of a vital effort to susta...

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Why save the Andean bear?

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

What put Andean bears on the radar to become a key project within Cleveland Metr...

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Talkin' takin

Sarah Crupi, Executive Director

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, Executive Director

Ready for something a little creepy and crawly for Halloween? The RainForest ha...

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Tortured, Not Tickled

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

Slow Loris Outreach Week highlights the dangers of sharing misinformation on soc...

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Shop smart to save species

Biting into a delicious piece of chocolate does not invoke thoughts of Colobus m...

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A tiger's trip to Cleveland

Sarah Crupi, Executive Director

After several months of preparation - and several thousand miles - the Zoo welco...

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WATCH: Elevated hay feeders for elephants

Sarah Crupi, Executive Director

In the wild, elephants spend up to 60% of their day foraging for food. To mimi...

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Bald eagle is our national bird

Sarah Crupi, Executive Director

Visitors to Wilderness Trek are often impressed by the up-close viewing of a bal...

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Leading the way for giraffe

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is taking on a new, national role to secure a future fo...

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5 ways your zoo uses science every day

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

From daily care of the animals at the Zoo to advanced research of husbandry, beh...

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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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Securing a Future for Wildlife

Sarah Crupi, Executive Director

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, Executive Director

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

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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Ask the Expert: How much do elephants eat?

Sarah Crupi, Executive Director

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, Executive Director

A new structure has popped up near the Sarah Allison Steffee Center for Zoologic...

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Wild About Wolves

Sarah Crupi, Executive Director

The Zoo welcomed a new pack of gray wolves to Wilderness Trek Highly social and...

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Victory for wildlife in Malaysia river region

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

The Kinabatangan River in Sabah, Malaysia, and its surrounding forest compose a ...

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Do You Know Your Lemurs?

Elizabeth Tigue, Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist

Lemurs are small primates found only on the island of Madagascar. According to t...

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Future for Wildlife at work in Rwanda

Sarah Crupi, Executive Director

Connecting people with wildlife starts with an Ohio family observing gorillas mu...

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Andean bears at home in Machu Picchu

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

The enigmatic Inca city of Machu Picchu is a fitting home for the elusive Andean...

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Watch: Veterinarian Dr. Debra Barbarits

Sarah Crupi, Executive Director

“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, Executive Director

From animal exams to doing "rounds": A day in the life of the Zoo's newest veter...

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Watch: Working with different animals as a zoo veterinarian

Sarah Crupi, Executive Director

For Dr. Barbarits of the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's Veterinary Services team, ev...

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Watch: About Species Survival Plans

Sarah Crupi, Executive Director

With seamless collaboration, the Zoo's animal curator and husbandry staff and ...

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