Zoo Locations

Located near the Zoo's main entrance, African Elephant Crossing offers exceptional viewing areas for visitors, including open-air viewing, a nose-to-trunk window, an elevated feeding station and a gated crossing where guests can watch as the elephants migrate from one yard to the next.

Visit the grassy plains of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's African Savanna to see lions, giraffes, rhinos, zebras and a variety of African birds.

This immersive addition to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is home to Amur and snow leopards, red panda and a new species to the Zoo, takin.

Explore Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's Australian Adventure to visit koalas year-round and see kangaroos and wallabies roam.

The Primate Forest is a long-term, multi-phased project to transform and significantly expand the Zoo’s RainForest into a 140,000 square foot world-class indoor destination.

Find the Western Lowland gorilla, rare snow leopards, lemurs, many diverse primate species and more at the Primate, Cat & Aquatics building.

Since its opening on in 2004, the Center supports groundbreaking research and engages Zoo visitors in veterinary care issues.

Susie’s Bear Hollow, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s new state-of-the art tropical bear habitat, is now open.

The Rainforest is set to close on September 9, 2024, as the building is refreshed, remodeled and integrated into the future Primate Forest destination that will enhance the guest experience and elevate animal wellbeing.

Located in the heart of the zoo, Waterfowl Lake offers landscaped paths where visitors can see native Waterfowl, and a nesting pair of trumpeter swans. 

Stroll through the welcome plaza upon entrance to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and stop inside the Zoo's gift shop, visit the food court, rent a wheelchair or stroller.

Discover Amur tigers, bears, wolves, reindeer, seals and sea lions, and so much more in the Zoo's Wilderness Trek.

The 55-foot Yagga tree is a simulated Australian baobab tree and virtual Aussie playground.