April 24, 2014

Cleveland Foundation Day at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

The Cleveland Foundation, the world's first community foundation, is celebrating its centennial this year. To encourage the community to join along in the centennial celebration, each month The Cleveland Foundation is providing a small gift to the community. This Saturday, take advantage of the April centennial gift with free admission to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and RainForest.

The zoo and rainforest will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, April 26. This is the first free weekend day to all visitors at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo in almost 20 years.

Since Earth Day was on Tuesday, special programming and activities will be held throughout the day at the zoo and rainforest with a sustainability and conservation theme. Programming includes recycled bag art sculpture, Nature Discovery ridge tours, a rhino conservation display and the Great Lakes Erie Boat Float made from recycled materials.

To keep with the theme of sustainability, visitors are encouraged to walk, bike, carpool or take public transit to the zoo.

Cleveland Foundation Day at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo hours:
Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The zoo is located at 3900 Wildlife Way in Cleveland. The RainForest is adjacent to the zoo.

For more information, visit Cleveland Metroparks.


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