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Four baby capybaras born in RainForest at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
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There were 4 in all. Here's an article:
Four baby capybaras born in RainForest at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Another article about the Capybara-babies :
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Welcomes Capybara Babies - ZooBorns
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Welcomes Capybara Babies - ZooBorns
From the Cleveland Zoological Society's June e-mail:
Playing with Nature
What does it feel like to climb into a beaver’s den? How many sticks will it take to build a nest? How do I get water from here to there?
Children are curious and eager to learn about the natural world. Climbing, splashing, building, play-acting, daydreaming and discovering are fun and important for children’s social, intellectual and physical well-being.
In the midst of busy world awash in technology, it’s more important than ever to foster a child’s relationship with nature.
Opening in 2014, the Zoo’s new Nature Discovery Zone is designed to do just that — reconnect children with the natural world. Incorporating the latest in nature play design and education best-practices and located near the Circle of Wildlife Carousel, the Nature Discovery Zone will be a terrific addition to any Zoo visit.
Imaginations and natural learning will thrive as children follow their instincts, play together and immerse themselves in unstructured and open-ended play. Children will be able to meander, navigate and romp through a forest, wetland, shallow creek and more. Natural elements in each zone - such as twigs, rocks, pinecones and tree cookies - will help foster unstructured, imaginative and open-ended play. When children play with nature, they touch, explore, build, do.
Playing with Nature
What does it feel like to climb into a beaver’s den? How many sticks will it take to build a nest? How do I get water from here to there?
Children are curious and eager to learn about the natural world. Climbing, splashing, building, play-acting, daydreaming and discovering are fun and important for children’s social, intellectual and physical well-being.
In the midst of busy world awash in technology, it’s more important than ever to foster a child’s relationship with nature.
Opening in 2014, the Zoo’s new Nature Discovery Zone is designed to do just that — reconnect children with the natural world. Incorporating the latest in nature play design and education best-practices and located near the Circle of Wildlife Carousel, the Nature Discovery Zone will be a terrific addition to any Zoo visit.
Imaginations and natural learning will thrive as children follow their instincts, play together and immerse themselves in unstructured and open-ended play. Children will be able to meander, navigate and romp through a forest, wetland, shallow creek and more. Natural elements in each zone - such as twigs, rocks, pinecones and tree cookies - will help foster unstructured, imaginative and open-ended play. When children play with nature, they touch, explore, build, do.
wyldjaguar
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Cheyenne and Jackson Getting Ready to Depart...
Tomorrow (6/5) will be the last day Cheyenne and Jackson will be on exhibit before preparing for the journey down I-77 to the Akron Zoo...
Grizzly bear pair ready to leave Cleveland Metroparks Zoo for new home at Akron Zoo's Grizzly Ridge
Tomorrow (6/5) will be the last day Cheyenne and Jackson will be on exhibit before preparing for the journey down I-77 to the Akron Zoo...
Grizzly bear pair ready to leave Cleveland Metroparks Zoo for new home at Akron Zoo's Grizzly Ridge
Here is the new summer map.
http://www.clemetzoo.com/pdf/maps/CMZ_ZooMap_SpringSummer2013_FINAL_2.pdf
http://www.clemetzoo.com/pdf/maps/CMZ_ZooMap_SpringSummer2013_FINAL_2.pdf
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's Facebook page seems to have exploded with comments regarding a vet and her service dog.
Apparently the situation of requiring an escort offended a lot of people.
I have no idea what the actual situation is. Does anybody have a better idea? I've heard that she was humiliated in front of a lot of visitors, asked to leave, told that she had to have an escort and etc.
I don't think that it's odd to have an escort if you bring along a service dog. I've seen a handful of guests and their service dogs at other zoos with escorts.
Hopefully the situation won't end with the zoo being sued for misconduct, unless there actually a misconduct taking place.
Apparently the situation of requiring an escort offended a lot of people.
I have no idea what the actual situation is. Does anybody have a better idea? I've heard that she was humiliated in front of a lot of visitors, asked to leave, told that she had to have an escort and etc.
I don't think that it's odd to have an escort if you bring along a service dog. I've seen a handful of guests and their service dogs at other zoos with escorts.
Hopefully the situation won't end with the zoo being sued for misconduct, unless there actually a misconduct taking place.
TeamTapir223
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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has a reponsibility to both its animals and the general public.There is one quote from a individual on facebook that we found to be very true and that is that these are wild animals and they might not see a service dog as a highly trained and expensive animal but rather as a possible threat.In all likelyhood this might not be the case but its our opinion the zoo cannot take that risk.We fully support our zoo on this one.
Team Tapir223
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s African Elephant Crossing Exhibit Achieves Gold-Level LEED Certification
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s African Elephant Crossing exhibit is now Gold certified through the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building certification program. The LEED program is the nationally accepted construction industry standard for green buildings, administered by the U.S. Green Building Council.
“Achieving LEED Gold certification is a great testament to the careful planning and execution that went into African Elephant Crossing,” said Executive Zoo Director Dr. Chris Kuhar. “The Zoo is committed to promoting sustainability, and we knew from the beginning of the exhibit’s design process that we had an opportunity to deliver two important messages, one of protecting wildlife and one of protecting the environment.”
Construction projects achieve LEED certification based on a point scale assigned to all phases of the project, from design to construction to operation. Points are awarded for best practices in energy use, environmental impact, use of local resources, reduction of greenhouse gases, sustainability and other factors. The point total results in one of four designations, from Certified up to Silver, Gold and Platinum. The Zoo’s architecture and exhibit design partner in African Elephant Crossing, clr Design, was instrumental in keeping the project focused and on track to achieve LEED certification.
Some key factors that contributed to the exhibit’s Gold certification include: more than 90 percent of construction waste was recycled and diverted from a landfill, about a third of the materials used to build the exhibit came from recycled materials, and the exhibit’s state-of-the-art water filtration system cut water usage from about 26.3 million gallons per year to about 7.5 million.
The Zoo’s commitment to sustainability for African Elephant Crossing helped secure two grants through the Cleveland Zoological Society that made pursuing LEED certification financially possible, a $1 million grant from the George Gund Foundation and a $725,000 challenge grant from the Kresge Foundation.
Northeast Ohio’s most-visited year-round attraction, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily with hours extended to 7 p.m. on weekends and holidays from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Admission is $12.25 per person, $8.25 for kids ages 2 to 11 and free for children younger than 2 and Zoo members. Parking is free. Located at 3900 Wildlife Way, the Zoo is easily accessible from Interstates 71, 90 and 480.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo - News Room
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s African Elephant Crossing exhibit is now Gold certified through the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building certification program. The LEED program is the nationally accepted construction industry standard for green buildings, administered by the U.S. Green Building Council.
“Achieving LEED Gold certification is a great testament to the careful planning and execution that went into African Elephant Crossing,” said Executive Zoo Director Dr. Chris Kuhar. “The Zoo is committed to promoting sustainability, and we knew from the beginning of the exhibit’s design process that we had an opportunity to deliver two important messages, one of protecting wildlife and one of protecting the environment.”
Construction projects achieve LEED certification based on a point scale assigned to all phases of the project, from design to construction to operation. Points are awarded for best practices in energy use, environmental impact, use of local resources, reduction of greenhouse gases, sustainability and other factors. The point total results in one of four designations, from Certified up to Silver, Gold and Platinum. The Zoo’s architecture and exhibit design partner in African Elephant Crossing, clr Design, was instrumental in keeping the project focused and on track to achieve LEED certification.
Some key factors that contributed to the exhibit’s Gold certification include: more than 90 percent of construction waste was recycled and diverted from a landfill, about a third of the materials used to build the exhibit came from recycled materials, and the exhibit’s state-of-the-art water filtration system cut water usage from about 26.3 million gallons per year to about 7.5 million.
The Zoo’s commitment to sustainability for African Elephant Crossing helped secure two grants through the Cleveland Zoological Society that made pursuing LEED certification financially possible, a $1 million grant from the George Gund Foundation and a $725,000 challenge grant from the Kresge Foundation.
Northeast Ohio’s most-visited year-round attraction, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily with hours extended to 7 p.m. on weekends and holidays from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Admission is $12.25 per person, $8.25 for kids ages 2 to 11 and free for children younger than 2 and Zoo members. Parking is free. Located at 3900 Wildlife Way, the Zoo is easily accessible from Interstates 71, 90 and 480.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo - News Room
I would like to know who the genius was that stopped Monday tram service for Northern Trek and Primate, Cat, and Aquatic between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Who wants to walk all the way to PC&A? Especially with the easier hill by Waterfowl Lake closed for their overused dinosaurs.
TeamTapir223
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Don't sweat it !Why would anyone who was interested in enjoying the zoo step foot in the zoo on free Monday.Dregs of society are everywhere and lawlessness and bad behavior are rampant.We believe its time for the zoo to consider eliminating free Monday.As far as tram service goes there is truly nowhere for the trams to safely navigate the zoo.
By the way I we are the only people to ever step foot in the Cleveland Zoo who genuinely enjoys the deckwalk to PCA.
Team Tapir223
I am surprised it still remains too. I am surprised it is not half-price now. At least they have to pay for the RainForest. I am also surprised that it is not on Tuesday or Wednesday when the zoo would be less crowded. I think on free days they should change for the trams like Pittsburgh does. Get money out of cheapskates.
From the July 2013 E-Newsletter From the Cleveland Zoological Society:
African Elephant Crossing - Elevated Elephant Feeder Update
Smart, social and with a natural desire to roam and forage for food, elephants require a sophisticated and ever-changing environment to stay well in mind and body. Elevated feeders and food puzzles help encourage these natural behaviors while challenging the herd cognitively and exercising important trunk, neck and torso muscles.
Thanks to generous donations to the 2012 We Care for Animals fund drive, the Zoo’s elephants are now enjoying raised feeders in each indoor stall in the Sydell L. Miller Elephant Care and Visitor Center and enrichment food puzzles in the Mopani and Karen and Alan Wilber Night Ranges.
“The health benefits are already noticeable,” according to General Curator Andi Kornak. “Our bull elephant Willy maintained an optimal weight throughout this past winter. You can see all the muscles in his head and trunk looking stronger and healthier.” The Zoo plans to add feeders in the Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation Savanna and the Mopani Ranges later this year.
As elephants age it becomes increasingly important for them to maintain a healthy body condition. With average weights of 8,000 lbs. (female) to 13,000 lbs. (male), elephants rely on the important muscles in the trunk and torso to stand up after short periods of rest on the ground. The Zoo’s raised feeders are part of a holistic program that supports the elephants’ optimal physical, mental and emotional condition.
And the benefits aren’t just for elephants! Elephant feeders and food puzzles provide visitors with a fascinating learning experience and educators with a wonderful opportunity to discuss biology, health, diet and a host of other topics common to human and wildlife needs.
African Elephant Crossing - Elevated Elephant Feeder Update
Smart, social and with a natural desire to roam and forage for food, elephants require a sophisticated and ever-changing environment to stay well in mind and body. Elevated feeders and food puzzles help encourage these natural behaviors while challenging the herd cognitively and exercising important trunk, neck and torso muscles.
Thanks to generous donations to the 2012 We Care for Animals fund drive, the Zoo’s elephants are now enjoying raised feeders in each indoor stall in the Sydell L. Miller Elephant Care and Visitor Center and enrichment food puzzles in the Mopani and Karen and Alan Wilber Night Ranges.
“The health benefits are already noticeable,” according to General Curator Andi Kornak. “Our bull elephant Willy maintained an optimal weight throughout this past winter. You can see all the muscles in his head and trunk looking stronger and healthier.” The Zoo plans to add feeders in the Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation Savanna and the Mopani Ranges later this year.
As elephants age it becomes increasingly important for them to maintain a healthy body condition. With average weights of 8,000 lbs. (female) to 13,000 lbs. (male), elephants rely on the important muscles in the trunk and torso to stand up after short periods of rest on the ground. The Zoo’s raised feeders are part of a holistic program that supports the elephants’ optimal physical, mental and emotional condition.
And the benefits aren’t just for elephants! Elephant feeders and food puzzles provide visitors with a fascinating learning experience and educators with a wonderful opportunity to discuss biology, health, diet and a host of other topics common to human and wildlife needs.
TeamTapir223
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We would have no problem with the feeders in the Savannah Range but would prefer they not be installed in the Mopani Range which is the more scenic of the two areas.
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TeamTapir223
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Amanda Berry Cleveland kidnap victim who recently escaped her captor along with 2 others after ten years of captivity visited the Cleveland Zoo today with her daughter.It is great to see her getting back to normal. We hope they had a great time at the zoo today ! 
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The Cleveland Zoos Reticulated Python is currently off exhibit after it stopped eating.The snake is improving while it stays in the zoos vet facility and could return to its exhibit soon.
The zoos lone male Gharial has been sent to the Fort Worth Zoo on a breeding loan.
A large group of high ranking zoo brass including Zoo Director Dr. Chris Kuhar and general curator Andi Kornak walked the zoos ticket plaza today.They all had blueprints and maps and from what I gathered they were discussing a revamped main zoo entrance.This coincides with recent conversations I've had with multiple keepers who expect big changes to be coming soon.
Team Tapir223
The zoos lone male Gharial has been sent to the Fort Worth Zoo on a breeding loan.
A large group of high ranking zoo brass including Zoo Director Dr. Chris Kuhar and general curator Andi Kornak walked the zoos ticket plaza today.They all had blueprints and maps and from what I gathered they were discussing a revamped main zoo entrance.This coincides with recent conversations I've had with multiple keepers who expect big changes to be coming soon.
Team Tapir223
Aurora, the Zoo's last polar bear, was euthanized. 
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo euthanizes its last polar bear | cleveland.com
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo euthanizes its last polar bear | cleveland.com
TeamTapir223
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R.I.P. My favorite Aurora. I've grown up with you. We've had so many laughs about your fake hose/waterfall. I've always enjoyed talking to you (even though you can't talk back) more than any other animal at the zoo. I've always felt the need to be your friend cause I didn't want you to feel lonely.
Bonnie of Team Tapir223
Bonnie of Team Tapir223
RIP Aurora. You will be missed sweetie.
Very sad. And worse still that its unlikely they will be receiving another polar bear any time soon. The exhibits are too dismal.