Reviews of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo (Zoo)

Bob Eddy

What a special place! Love coming to this ZOO! I think it is one of the best around. The prices are very affordable and the place a super clean. My family loves coming here and enjoying the animals. They offer a great selection of food. The new exhibit is very cool. I hope they update the aquarium soon it is in need of a refresh. The new Rhino exhibit looks to be nice and will be huge! My family and I can not wait to come back and see the ZOO again. Also the Rain Forest is really cool. It is a nice place to walk around even when it is raining because it is all indoors. There is always a good amount of parking available. Sometimes you have to walk far but the Zoo is so huge that you better bring the right shoes.

Michael Tucker

Zoo was okay. I’ve definitely been to better. It seemed like the majority of the animals were hiding or not in view of the guest. There were a lot of small indoor exhibits that were nice but we didn’t get to see a lot of animals in the bigger exhibits which was disappointing.

WBforLife wbforlife

Cleveland zoo was awesome I waited for light up night and it blew me away. I will certainly be coming back next year. Animals were so active in the light displays were so much fun to see!

megan gerdeman

This is my favorite zoo. This zoo allows the guests to see the animals up close. This gives me the opportunity to teach my children about each one. They can see them and learn to love them. This is important so they will grow up to protect them. The zoo has a few experiences the children loved, like feeding the giraffe and you can ride on a camel. My children enjoyed the carousel and the train ride as well.

Ariel Wys

I love this zoo! We got the zoo membership every year and it’s totally worth it. My favorite are the bears, the red pandas, the capybaras, and the snow leopards. I wish they still got the polar bear and the armadillo. Events like the Boo at the zoo and the Chinese lanterns display are also fun with or without kids:)

Nadia Furness

I love everything about this zoo. There is quite a bit of walking but it is fun for adults and kids alike. Plan for it taking all day if you want to see everything. Also the food is extra pricey, but you can always pack a lunch.

Orion Henry

This is my all-time favorite place to take my kids when we want to get away from working, and school. I took my kids to the zoo for the first time last year and I've never seen their faces light up when they saw an elephant for the first time. My son asked me how is it possible for an animal to be that big. I told him that's just how it was made he has such a big heart he needs a big body to put in. Thank you for creating such a wonderful experience for my kids

Karen Blackwelder

Great zoo with many animals. Most animals look well cared for. The bears looked to be exhibiting stress related behaviors and their enclosures seem to contain the least amount of interactive items for the animals. The gorillas also seemed to need some private space away from people.

the pastel painter

The animals and most of the staff are very nice, but my problem is the food stands. I went to the McDonald's for lunch, and my food was sub par and drink didn't even come with a lid or straw! The food stands were also extremely slow and took their precious time. Extremely disappointed.

Kellee Fed

Lots to see and do. Very easy to spend an entire day there. Only negative is the excessive amount of walking to get to reach exhibit. The kids needed carried a lot. Bring a wagon or stroller for sure

Betty Spaulding

Dirty. Oh my gosh. Very few animals. Walk up hill to fine out wolves are not there. 2 very little bears. Look. This is a shame to these cats, gorillas, etc. In such small tight homes. Why aren't folks screaming about this?

Amber Vajas

The weather was a bit hot, but we were able to still enjoy our time there. Me, my daughter and fiance rode on the train through the Wallaby area. It was $2 per person, so very affordable. We also paid $5 for 3 pieces of lettuce to feed the giraffes. It was a lot fun. The only issue that we had was with the ice cream shop. They were out of soft-serve ice-cream, so my daughter was having a hard time. Altogether the experience was a lot of fun.

Ginger Angelic

Absolute favorite zoo. A good three hour walk, lots of animals to watch and can get real close to some. And there is always a keeper around willing to share info on someone.

Wendy Fuchs

Asian lantern celebration. The lanterns are beautiful at night. Night starts around 9pm. This event is from 6:30-10:00. That equals 2.5 hours of looking at lighted displays in the sunshine. By the time it looks amazing, you have to leave. Many people were mumbling that this event should start later. As we left I saw fancy people, all dressed up, heading in. Maybe wealthy donors get to go to special events after the riff raff get out? Or maybe they were just headed in for a wedding. (The zoo does cool weddings.) Either way. This would be more fun, more impressive and less hot if it went until 11 or midnight.

Bethani Rollins

My son loves going here. We usually go to the free Mondays. The workers are always nice and the lady showed us a great place to watch the elephant crossing yesterday and helped us figure out how to get to the bird show. My 9 year old is hoping to do the zookeeper for a day some day. I love how they are focusing on conservation and preservation.

Constance Dean

Loving all the new exhibits they have put in place the new Asian area is just amazing. I think I could spend hours over there just so beautiful.

Chris Trifari

Great zoo, needs more space for handicap access on trams though. Scooters are asked nicely to drive themselves (and actually beat the tram to the destination,) and separate from their families to allow mothers and strollers access to the "parking area" on the tram itself. Staff all are very pleasant. Animals look well taken care of and happy to be there. Didn't get to smell the Corpse Flower, but still, Highly recommended.

James Douglas

Went to the Asian lantern festival. Food was horrible

Chelsie Jones

Great place to take the kids. Mondays are always crazy packed so we aim for other days of the week. Food is a bit overpriced so we just buy a treat while there and pack our main meal. We love being members!

jane dillon

We really enjoyed the Asian Lantern Festival! It was beautiful and such a lovely way for our family and friends to spend time together. It's so much more than we imagined it would be.

NOLAN MORRIS

The moment that you step into this magical kingdom you get lost into a wonderful world. The layout is smart. You can head up to the right or too the left and you will see different animals on your way back. Very kind staff. Even the waste management team was helpful in helping taking pictures and giving directions. If you are planning a visit, try to go durring a event. They go all out!

Samantha Ohlemacher

I probably took about 100 or more pictures. The zoo was amazing. My first time at an American zoo and I was not disappointed. We of course made a quick stop at McDonald's for some ice cream.

Bob Eddy

What a special place! Love coming to this ZOO! I think it is one of the best around. The prices are very affordable and the place a super clean. My family loves coming here and enjoying the animals. They offer a great selection of food. The new exhibit is very cool. I hope they update the aquarium soon it is in need of a refresh. The new Rhino exhibit looks to be nice and will be huge! My family and I can not wait to come back and see the ZOO again. Also the Rain Forest is really cool. It is a nice place to walk around even when it is raining because it is all indoors. There is always a good amount of parking available. Sometimes you have to walk far but the Zoo is so huge that you better bring the right shoes.

Diana Berardinelli

Had my daughters wedding there. The staff did an excellent job! Beautiful venue. Thank you again Cindy, Nicole and the staff!

jon

One of my favorite places! If you want some great advice though....Go on a weekday, while school is in session, and it's cooler out than 80 degrees. When you do this, your experience here is at it's absolute best. Great enclosures, wonderful selection of animals, and beautifully kept grounds.

Dan Schultz

Beautiful grounds and amazing environments for a great selection of creatures. Lots of food options, many convient clean restrooms. A super experience but we do not enjoy all the walking - grounds are very hilly and spread out. There is a free tram, but it does not go everywhere.

Sarah Jones

Always a fun experience. Great place to take the kids for the day!! So much to see! Nicely set up. Everything was kept clean and people were friendly. Keep it up!

Augsome

A lot of animals, and a lot of room to explore. There are open areas for certain animals (flamingos and non dangerous stuff) and then there are huge enclosed exhibits for the more dangerous animals. The animals have a lot of free room and are all well taken care of. The aquarium was cool as well. It's nice that they offer the aquarium with the standard ticket price so you get a 2 for 1 deal.

Aaron Measer

Lovely zoo in the heart of Cleveland! Set inside a valley, this zoo really surrounds you and draws you into the habitats. The paths are easily walkable, with plenty of room for strollers and scooters to not feel crowded. The animals seem very well taken care of with habitats large enough to prevent the feeling that they're enclosed. Bathrooms and snack stops dot the whole place, and a good ratio of indoor to outdoor exhibits provide nicely timed respite from the heat in the summer!

Susan Miller

It's set up nicely and has a train if you can't walk very far. You can get good views of the animals. Plenty of parking too. The only downside are the prices of food and drinks. Way too expensive but, luckily you can bring your own.

Patrick Bellave

Let me start by saying that the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is my home zoo and I love this zoo. The exhibits are great and not so big that you cant see the animals as a matter of fact the zoo is one of the reasons I moved from Upstate NY to Cleveland. I love the zoo so much that I got membership and I go there about 3 times a week. Highly recommended by me

Anm

Great zoo. Lots to see. Takes about 3 hours or so to do a full walk around to see everything. New babies and exhibits seem to arrive every year. Zoo has some generous patrons that make this one of the best in the country.

Caitlin Laing

Loved it!! Out of the zoos we’ve been to, this is my favorite. There’s lots of walking, so where some comfy shoes, but it’s worth every step.

Joseph Machesky Jr

Love this zoo. If your in town check it out. You won't be disappointed.

Suyash Agrawal

Good for a family outing. Just not the right spot to be at when its too hot as the animals tend to stay in the shade because of the heat. In general a perfect way to spend a day close to nature and animals are right in the heart of the city.

Aaron Burr

The zoo was way cool. It had more to do than my local zoo, and I really enjoyed seeing the animals.

JORGE HERNANDEZ

Well the Cleveland zoo.... it's a big zoo meaning that you have to do a lot of walking to see the different areas and species of animals. It does need a lot of maintenance, some of the animals enclosures are not clean or there is a lot of weeds and plants that make it look abandoned. You'll definitely get your steps in.

Ted Ganda

I've always loved the Cleveland Metropark Zoo! It's a geat place to visit all year around, because they just about always have something going on. Can't wait to see what they do with the old Monkey's Island out door exhibit. Plus, the Asian Lantern Festival was spectacular this year! I look forward to many more visits to the Zoo.

Roberta Alberty

Best local zoo around. Love taking my kids here try to go as much as possible and they never get enough

Rebecca smith

Loved this zoo so much we got a family membership and go all the time. They have added so many new exhibits. Fun for the whole family

Emily Bussart

Love the variety of animals from Australian adventure to Asian highlands and in between. The elephants are amazing. Neat aquatics building. Walking up the huge hill or waiting and piling on the tram though are not so great but not impossible.

Sarah Bookshar

Went to the Asian Lantern festival and it was really beautiful. Two things I would like to see is this festival done in the autumn to utilize cooler temps and earlier sunset and locks on the bathroom at the end of the parking lot fixed please

Mike Bates

My wife and I had a wonderful time.It had been a lot of years since we had been there, and wow! Lots of new things to see, staff was very nice and helpful, and the park was very clean and we'll kept, the same can also be said about the animals and their habitats.

Karlia Brooks

We visited for the city mission 5k run and so we stayed and saw the exhibits afterwards. They had the Asian festival decorations displayed and they were beautiful.

Linda Vinyard

We have good zoo, however certain areas need updating for the enrichment of the animals. Marine life area and primate area need updating, did we lose a number of animals and fish? I know we now have Great Lakes Aquarium, however it's too expensive for what you see. The zoo is much more teasonable.

Farah Perez

Love love love the Cleveland Zoo. Its always beautiful. You can see the animals so close its awesome. There is so much to do. We highly recommended.

Randy Jasinski

Went for the Asian Lantern Festival. It was great despite the extreme heat and humidity, which kept the crowd down. It is different than last year's festival, but just as good. Definitely something to see if you haven't seen it before. There's also Asian food and beer for purchase, and entertainment.

Brandy

Love it! It was a perfect, beautiful Sunday! It wasn't crazy busy, got a parking spot in the first parking lot. Was able to feed the giraffes without everyone fighting for a spot. Most of the animals were awake and playing! The seals, grizzly bears, and giraffes were absolutely my favorite exhibits today! It was clean and all the staff I encountered were extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and nice!

DJInvasion21

Couldn’t say anything bad about this zoo. I’ve spent years as a kid coming here for field trips to growing up and working here selling tickets experiencing the zoo from a different perspective back to being a typical patron with a membership. The zoo has definitely changed over the years and there’s new attractions with new animals. The amount of events that the zoo has put on has been extraordinary and loved by all! The innovation with rising technology proves to be very helpful for the zoo and their mission and goal for conservation and protecting wildlife

Morgan Wilder

I love this zoo! I bring my two young children on a regular basis. The zoo is committed to sustainability, conservation, and education. My children learn something new about an animal and how to protect the environment at every visit. A season pass is highly recommended as it is rather large and I guarantee you will not see everything.

ashley gazzo

A awesome family place, lots to see but don’t have to walk miles. Lots of hands on learning exhibits for the kids, and adults too! The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Parking is free and you can bring in your food for a picnic at any of the many eating areas. We always really enjoy this zoo!

Paula Cable

We always have a good time at the zoo! Its clean, workers are friendly & the animals seem happy & well taken care of. I enjoy all the educational information throughout the zoo too! A visit is a great opportunity to discuss extinction & why taking care of our planet is so important.

Darwin M

A large zoo, lots of ground to cover. The exhibits are impressive and represent the animal's natural habitat. It may be difficult to traverse with small kids without a stroller or wagon. Lots of food options, parents will love that there is even a beer garden! I enjoyed my time there ~3.5hrs

Melody Keegan

The Cleveland Zoo is always a lot of fun. It's a huge place, with a rain forest dome that takes a couple of hours to explore. The rest of the zoo has special areas that are must see including the elephant crossing, the tiger exhibit, the giraffes that you can feed, and the Outback exhibit equipped with a wonderful playground, petting zoo, camel rides and a train ride. There are many other animals and buildings. Come early to see everything. You can bring a picnic. The food for sale inside the zoo is expensive. Admission to the zoo is free on Mondays to Cuyahoga County residents. Otherwise it's about $16 a ticket for adults. An excellent price for a day of fun!

John Thomas

The Cleveland Zoo is a great place to take the kids or just stroll around on a nice day. When I last was there we were able to see just about every animal. My only reason for taking off a star is that even though they have awesome new leopard, snow leopard, and tiger exhibits they really need to fix up the bear, seal, and some other exhibits that are starting to look poorly maintained. I felt bad seeing them in those environments. From what an employee told us, they are supposed to be fixing up some of the old exhibits in the future but until they do I just can't give five stars.

George Dise

Great zoo and they are constantly updating and adding new exhibits. Not to miss if you are in town and like zoos. If you can get a behind the scenes tour they are to die for. Don't forget to go to the giraffe exhibit. $5 to feed giraffes.

Midnight Robotnik

Well taken care of, seemingly happy animals, and very close encounters! The food choices are great as well, fantastic transports, and cool shows!

Jill Black

This zoo is continually growing and making exhibits better for the animals. Animals always appear happy and well taken care of. The Asian Lantern exhibit is beautiful to see even in the day.

Joe Taylor

My wife and I visited the zoo to see the Asian Lanterns exhibit that spanned the park. As the sun started going down, the exhibits began to really pop. This was an amazing walk through the park! I was able to get some really cool pics. I especially like the one I took off the shark, which you could walk through. I happened to take it while the sun was setting and just looks beautiful to me. There are plenty of beautiful exhibitst to see, though. When this exhibit returns, it's definitely worth checking out on person.

Ron G

Kinda disappointed that they limit some of the exhibits to certain times but, I understand that they have the animals best interests in mind when they do it. Still a pleasant experience. Worth a trip from Akron.

Jessica Lees

I went for the light show...fabulous animals & lighting....a giant real elephant...don't miss elephant...lots of real cats that seem to appear all around us n the bushes....giraffes also..so much...fabulous zoo here to be so proud to have!!!!

Morgan Wilder

I love this zoo! I bring my two young children on a regular basis. The zoo is committed to sustainability, conservation, and education. My children learn something new about an animal and how to protect the environment at every visit. A season pass is highly recommended as it is rather large and I guarantee you will not see everything.

Ashley Parker

I love coming to this zoo! I even have a membership this year. With the additions of the asian area and the tiger area, the zoo is just amazing to explore. I wish the animals could have more activity sometimes. I look forward to watching this zoo grow.

Lori Cumberledge

It was a perfect day for the zoo! Cool enough for the animals, comfortable enough for the humans. My granddaughter loved every minute!

Brandon Coleman

A very nice zoo, had a nice selection of animals. It also has attractions like getting to feed a giraffe, and specialty events that happen depending on the time of year. There is also an aquarium, so you can see aquatic creatures, too.

Sarah Nehal

Great place for dates, famlies, or just 'lets chill' times. Get there at opening time and you get to see them feed the carnivores as well as, inside the elephant health center, you'll get to see all the naked mole rats wake up. Its great they all sleep in huge piles.

Constance Powell

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is a great place to visit if you are in the area! If you buy tickets online, they are $2 cheaper than they are at the admission desk at the zoo. Additionally, parking is free, which is always an added bonus! I loved the layout of this zoo- there were about 6 sections to visit around the zoo. I would suggest looking up the giraffe feeding times because it was truly a remarkable experience to have the giraffes get close as you fed them lettuce! The exhibits were very clean and had a lot of amenities for the animals.

Dee Toth

The whole family went after hours to an exhibit and were taken aback at the beauty within the zoo at night. This will always be a staple of fun and community when you arrive. The rainforest is gorgeous and the whole experience is breathtaking if you're into learning, exploring, and spending time with your loved ones.

Erin Molburg

It was nice to see how things were different compared to how I am used to them back home in Brookfield and Lincoln Park. I liked that parking was free and I loved the Australia exhibit. I wish I could have seen the lanterns all lit up but that was a time crunch on my end not the zoo. Every staff/volunteer that I interacted with was really nice though I did see a few of the younger ones spending time on their phones waiting till a patron showed up.

ashley gazzo

A awesome family place, lots to see but don’t have to walk miles. Lots of hands on learning exhibits for the kids, and adults too! The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Parking is free and you can bring in your food for a picnic at any of the many eating areas. We always really enjoy this zoo!

Jennifer Anand

The lantern festival is a very nice outing. The show is quite spectacular. The lanterns look much nicer against the dark sky, so I recommend arriving close to 730.

Captain Codebook

Our favorite zoo. Lots of new enclosures. Live the tiger display. The power went out today and some exhibits had to temporarily close for a few hours. The staff was walking all over and trying to help tell people what was still open and where to get water.

Kirk Bagger

Should rename the event Screw at the Zoo!! What a joke $15 for Walmart inflatables and disheveled Disney knock off characters passing out generic candy. Along with a bunch of random cats. There was less than 10 zoo animals out total. This was is the first and last time I will be attending this event. Would have been better to come on Monday for free. What a Disappointment.

Ashley Painter

The animals appear well cared for. They have choices to be inside or out in most cases. It's great for kids, but definitely bring a stroller or wagon. Get ready to do a lot of walking, because there is a lot to see!

Christine Brill

Asian lights was awesome. Great night. Crowd was happy and pleasant. So many people there. Lights were beautiful. Saw Tigers, Snow leopards, Elephants and other wonderful animals. Will definitely go again.

Olivia Woodland

It's not as good as the Colombus Zoo but still a nice one. I highly recommend the Asian Lantern Festival they have! It's very beautiful and worth the money.

Ryan Kleman

My wife and kids love this zoo but I feel that the animal exhibits are too far apart. Be prepared to do a ton of walking. The new exhibits are great! You can feed giraffes and birds which my daughter really enjoyed.

Phillip Masschelein

it's okay, beautiful setting in the river valley, lots of open space and land, very well maintained with a natural environment. However, there is a general lack of animals. So that's a problem for a zoo. We've been to plenty of zoos, and this one unfortunately is in the lower-tier. But the service was very nice, the people were friendly, and they are trying to make improvements to the facility.

Margie Kaminski

The zoo is great. The Lantern festival was beautiful and impressive. We thoroughly enjoyed the live show, only wondered why the performers were not acknowledged by name??

Marietta Rutter

My husband has been taking me to this zoo sence November 2009. The amount of changes done for the animals is amazing!! I just love coming n never get tired!!

Chloe D

I went to the zoo today with an old friend. We had so much fun! Despite the heat, the animals were very active and/or eating. We saw grizzlies enjoying a swim which was pretty neat! I leveled up a few times on Wizards - Unite. Large park, very accommodating even on a busy Saturday.

Christine Bollinger

One of my favorite zoo's in Ohio. Eith an indoor rain forest, to a free tram to take you to outer exhibits to interactive exhibits. To picnic tables and grills in the parking lot. A great place to spend a day.

Jack Savedge

Was a good zoo; not on par with the Columbus Zoo. Didn't like that it was divided and required so much walking. Zoo tram needs to think about dropping passengers off at multiple locations as opposed to just one; might increase of other great exhibits.

Tiara Kasten

So much fun but your best bet is to go before 3 because they start their feeding around then so you'll end up missing out on a lot of cool animals. I made it through quite a few exhibits but I'll be back again to get the full experience.

Kathy Johnson

Always a good time at the Cleveland Zoo! . Nature lovers & animal lovers must visit. Fantastic Day with family...bring your wallets, it can cost ya but then again...its priceless.

Rikki Niknam

Been here a few times and the family loves it! We love the new expansions and our favorite part is the Asian highlands. A little sad that every time we go it seems the restaurant in the Asian Highlands is not open, and the shuttles never seem to be running. But maybe they only run or are open on certain days and we aren't aware of it.

Emily Berger

I like that they are updating the enclosures to allow the animals more room and to make them happier. There are still a few that need worked on though. The Asian Lantern fest was pretty neat. I definitely enjoyed it.

Sara Sargent

Great zoo. Clean, animals are all well taken care of and every one of the exhibits had enrichment items and toys in the displays for the animals. The giraffe encounter was amazing!

Bryan Perez

One of the best zoo's. Love that it is in the neighborhood and gives us a worldly experience.

Christine Schleif

There weren’t very many animals available to see when we were there, it was a little disappointing. The reptile room was pretty cool though!

Brenna Miller

I cant say enough positive things about the zoo. The staff were friendly and helpful. Very accommodating for our family having strollers and wheelchairs. Very clean.

Sue Brown

I love Boo at the zoo. Go every year. Always looks so nicely decorated.

Anton Ludvik

Visited for the first time in quite a while with my 4 year old niece and it was definitely worth it. Between the Australian outback, African Safari, Wilderness Trek, the Primate House, and the Rainforest there is more to see than you can in a single day. There's a train around the Australian outback area and trams to help you get between others. The facilities are well kept, plenty of free parking, the staff are incredibly nice and helpful, and overall it's a fantastic zoo. My only real critique is the food options are a bit limited.

Maritza Byrne

Triple A for Cleveland Zoo. Good place for the family and friends. They really care for all the animals and the plants. Is very beautiful despite the fact that the animals are messy and smelly. What can we do. They are animals! The employees are very friendly and polite. In other words, go to the Zoo!

Kelly Chambers

We love the Cleveland zoo! Food can get pricey but your allowed to bring in your own! We visit at least once every couple months and they always have events going on all year long!

Debra Wiedemann

It is our mission to visit a zoo in every vacation spot we go, and therefore... This was a fabulous zoo with many exhibits and animals! We spent to entire day here and probably could have stayed longer! Very clean zoo and large exhibit areas are just a couple reasons this is a must see zoo!

Mary Kay Wilburn

I have always loved going to the zoo and it is great to see Cleveland continuing to make improvements. They are currently working on expanding the Rhino display which will be great for the daddy rhino who really needs his own space. We also love the volunteers who take the time to answer all your questions about the animals. And you can now feed the giraffes!!

Jennifer Herron

I loved this zoo. There's a lot of walking involved if you want to see the ehole zoo... Or you can take one of the trams. The zoo is beautiful and has a nice collection. It was interesting to see how they care for the animals during the winter. Make sure you visit the Asian Highlands with the red pandas and leopards.

anthony romano

Absolutely wonderful zoo. Tons of animals and a wide variety of them. It is spread out so be prepared to walk a little but definitely worth a trip out to enjoy the day amongst animal's

Bradley Cummings

I love having such easy access to such a wonderful zoo... always a great place to get away for a few hours of exercise walking around or a day of seeing the animals. I hope you can update the cat/primate house at some point soon (a little dated - and depressing - by more modern zoo standards but otherwise, top notch!!!

Fr Tom Smith

Good job Cleveland Zoo! Keep up the great work. If you haven't visited this zoo you need to go.

Tom F.

Cleveland's zoo will never be internationally, or even nationally, famous the way the San Diego or Bronx Zoos will be. But don't let that fool you - it is a fantastic zoo with great animals fun stuff for kids and adults! The elephant exhibit is particularly impressive, and if you or your family members are fans of elephants you should get out to see it! My personal favorite is the giraffe feeding station, where you can buy leaves of lettuce (proceed go to maintain the zoo), and feed them right from your hand. There is also an event center here that you can have corporate events at - it is a nice option that my company has used a few times. It is hard to complain about team building events when you get to spend your break checking out animals!

Samantha Jackson

The animals are clearly very well loved and taken care of. Their conservation efforts are incredible. The printed map is a bit confusing but it was mostly user error

Maxx The Beauty

This is a great place for a family day. On Monday's the zoo is free for cuyahoga County residents. Definitely a place the whole family can enjoy.

JoAnn Palmer

Leah the wedding coordinator is really friendly. She was very accommodating. It helps alot preparing for a wedding to have a friendly and accommodating coordinator Thank you so much Leah.

Harry Bernstein

Really great evening. Wr went with a few families for the Asian Lantern Festival. The entertainment was great. The exhibits were beautiful. Very well designed and placed. Plenty of refreshments available. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. Neat to tour the zoo at night.

Scott Stoops

The Cleveland Zoo is amazing in itself. All of the exhibits are easily accessible and make viewing the animals easy. They also host events like the Asian Lights Festival that appeal to young and old alike. The lights festival depicted both real and fanciful animals and characters.

Barbara Witchey

WENT YO SEE ASIAN LANTERNS LIGHTS DISPLAY LOVE IT. LOVE THE TIGER COMING OVERHEAD LOOKING UP KIDS EXCITED SEEING IT THERE. SO CROWDED RAN OUT OF HOVER ROUNDS MINE RAN DEAD BARELY MADE IT BACK GREAT ZOO

Debra Wiedemann

It is our mission to visit a zoo in every vacation spot we go, and therefore... This was a fabulous zoo with many exhibits and animals! We spent to entire day here and probably could have stayed longer! Very clean zoo and large exhibit areas are just a couple reasons this is a must see zoo!

Mary Kay Wilburn

I have always loved going to the zoo and it is great to see Cleveland continuing to make improvements. They are currently working on expanding the Rhino display which will be great for the daddy rhino who really needs his own space. We also love the volunteers who take the time to answer all your questions about the animals. And you can now feed the giraffes!!

Mary L

Great place to see animals from other countries. It's also very educational with employees stationed at various stops to educate guests about the animals.

Amy Flaugher

I like the zoo a lot! They continue to upgrade the amenities and exhibits. I went for the first time today since 2016, and it's clear the metroparks puts hard work into upgrading the zoo. The primate, cat, and aquatic building at the top of the zoo is still super old, but overall we were impressed. They also had some local area food trucks selling items, which I thought was neat.

Albert Collins

Cleveland Metroparks zoo has really made efforts to enhance the facility. The tiger, wolf, Asian highland, elephant exhibits show their passion to make the zoo a more premium experience. Bringing in the Chinese lantern exhibit this year along with the Asian market was a nice touch. I look forward to seeing the exhibit replacing the old and lackluster monkey island.

Mel W

We went to the Asian lantern festival and it was a lot of fun. I would have given it 4 and 1/2 Stars due to the fact that I think they oversold and it was extremely crowded. However I leaned towards five stars more because of the revenue that was generated for the zoo. I was able to see amazing lanterns and the animals were out which was great.

Jennifer Herron

I loved this zoo. There's a lot of walking involved if you want to see the ehole zoo... Or you can take one of the trams. The zoo is beautiful and has a nice collection. It was interesting to see how they care for the animals during the winter. Make sure you visit the Asian Highlands with the red pandas and leopards.

Kathy Keeley

Animals are very bored, especially the big cats and bears, they need interactive items in their enclosures, for example treats frozen in large ice cubes, similar to what Akron Zoo does. I felt really bad for those animals. If the zoo put as much effort into keeping the animals entertained as they do the people that come there it would be much better for the animals.

Kyle Isenberg

I think it is a over priced for the time of year we went. There was only 1 concession stand open in the entire park and some of the animals weren’t on exhibit for some reason. It cost us about $45 for me, my wife, and 3 year old to enter and honestly we were done with the entire park in 3 hours. The park itself is really clean, beautiful, shaded, and the animals were in appropriate environments. Plus, all the animals were very easy to see with how the exhibits were laid out. So if I could give the park a 5 on the exhibits alone then I would.

Zak Jones

Amazing zoo, always changing things up and worth revisiting. There's always so many things to see and do and the seasonal features are always great fun. It's a very affordable place to go and there's tiers too if you want to do more than just visit the exhibits. They also offer yearly memberships if you plan to visit often, with both single and family plans.

Anne MacDonald

Wonderful place to walk around and enjoy the animals and some good food. I love this place. Great zoo! All the animals look very healthy and active. Very clean park, good job to all the staff.

Tristan Carland

A great zoo! We've spent several weekend afternoons here, the membership is definitely worth it, especially for families.

scott lunn

Out of the 7 or 8 zoos that I have been to this is by far my favorite. Most of the exhibits are in excellent condition and very nice. If you enjoy seeing animals of all kinds this is definitely a place to visit. Recently bought a membership and well worth the money.

Morgan Wickham

Great Zoo. Only thing I would change or want is is more people giving more information on animals. Otherwise, enjoyed it. Will have to go on a weekday though to avoid the crowds for a deeper exploration

Brian Hubert

Asian lantern festival was beautiful. I suggest getting a bite to eat and then going to see lanterns. There is really nothing to see until it gets dark.

S M

You can not go wrong with the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. They have an indoor rainforest in a separate building before you enter the zoo. The zoo itself is quite big. It's great exercise walking around, but if you have trouble walking far I suggest a scooter or using the tram. They have two playgrounds for kids, one in the Australian adventure area and one up the hill by the primates. They also have a petting zoo, camel rides, and a train ride. The zoo is just a great family place to visit!

keith kinkelaar

Great place to spend a day with your grand kids. My daughter's 2 yr old knew the place well, and led me holding my hand or making me carry him the entire day.

DeeOnna Joviak

I love the variety and right now the lantern fest is going on so everything is extra beautiful. What would I love to see MORE STAFF TO EDUCATE. I LOVE HEARING THEM TELL MY KIDS INTRESTING FACTS HELPING THEM LEARN...... that's what the zoo is about not going from one exhibit to the next.. we NEED MORE PEOPLE!!!!!! bless the volunteers YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!!!

Jay Sizemore

Decent event for once a year with the family. Quite a few exhibits were empty (including indoors) maybe most outside were hiding or sleeping. Was a good time either way with the kid and woman. Occupied us for a good 3 hours at least.

Milan Radovan

Great zoo. Lots if different animals to view. Always enjoy going.

Tim Foster

Fun zoo for visiting with the family! Sprawling park with several newer exhibits. Food inside is terribly expensive though, so I'd recommend bringing your own.

Jaleh Fallah

We went there for the Boo Zoo event, it was fun, recommen it to kids and adults. We paid $48 for 3 (2 adults a d a kid). Great decorations for Halloween all over the zoo. Nice and friendly staff, lots of trick and trick stations. My son loved it. We will go there again.

Kate Grayson

Wonderful, clean, educational, fun! Do not leave until you have fed the giraffes! So much fun, and memories for a lifetime. There is a rather strange and sprawling layout, but very beautiful. The walk is enjoyable, and there is a tram for those who prefer to ride. Can't wait to go back!

Deborah Jones

Wow what an impressive zoo. So beautiful. The staff is great. Family friendly. Any staff member will be delighted to talk with you. So clean.

Megan Anderson

This zoo is fantastic. It’s a great place to be. My daughter and I can go once a week with our pass. Everyone is so friendly and walking around is a good workout!!

Molly W

Love this place. Wish you could see more of the animals but hey I'd sleep all the time too. :)

Sieg Fichte

It was so much fun to see all the exotic animals. I felt like they took good care of the animals, they had large habitat enclosures. It was neat to see elephants and lions. Go check it out with the kids for sure.

David Gahr

This is an amazing zoo. We have been to quite a few in the North East and i was truly impressed. We spent the better part of 6 hours and still did not get to everything. They have a huge area for kangaroos and wallabies.

Crystal Lynn

Went to the Annual Boo At The Zoo. It was a awesome time! So many fun things to do with your kids. Only down side is that it tends to get over crowded. But our Zoo is the best! I recommend you see the cute giraffes

Jane zhao

The Asian Lantern Festival presented by Cleveland Clinic Children’s is returning with over 40 all-new larger than life, colorful lantern displays, live performances on the Fifth Third Stage and a new interactive zone. Don’t miss this limited engagement Thursday through Sunday evenings June 20 through July 28 from 6:30 - 10 p.m. (excluding July 4).

Sofia

I went with a couple of friends and we had an awesome time! The Cleveland Zoo is a great place for 3+! The staff is friendly and the food is good! Some animals you have to see are the monkeys, rhinos, and giraffes. Our favorite part was feeding the giraffes! If you go on a hot day make sure to bring lots of water!

William Wright

This zoo has many volunteers who care about the world and contribute their knowledge to the work they do. Almost anyone you talk to here is happy to answer your questions or just chat with you about the animals they have. It's a great place to spend a day, though it can be pretty expensive.

Savannah Walters

Adorable zoo. Walked around for 4 hours and saw almost everything I could have asked for! Trolley is convenient but easily walked as well. Loved the Asian Highlands part and The Rainforest. Also got a killer good photo by one of the staff at the front. Wasnt expecting much but it turned out to be one of my favorite photos! Amazing zoo!!

Stephanie Hudson

I went to Twilight at the Zoo with friends. The food was so good, the drinks were plentiful, and the bands were on point. The lanterns were still up from the lantern festival which made the night amazing.

Melanie Thomas

Animals own the biggest place of my heart. The Zoo shows so much love and respect to these beautiful lives! ~The Zoo is providing safe environments for them to continue the growth of their species. The ones that are listed as endangered have a chance to stay in this world because of their protection. They are nourished, hydrated and medically tended to. ~While providing a home for them they also educate humans about their lives in the animal world. Thanks to the Zoo we know about the animal, their history, where they life in the wildlife world, how they eat & how they fight for survival against their enemies.

Kirstan Gabrielson

A great zoo! Seems as though the have managed to build it so you are always going up hill making it important to wear comfy shoes. Exhibits are worth the hike. Highly recommend the full experience

Drew Stamm

Great place to spend the day, and get your steps in too! Lots of new displays and attractions. Always special events that appeal to different interests. Lots of educational information packed into the exhibits. It is a fairly spread out zoo, so wear comfortable shoes and come prepared for the weather. Rainforest is totally enclosed and great for rainy or cold days.

William Kethman

This is a great zoo - animals seem to be well cared for, exhibits are clean, and there are plenty of educational activities for children. We highly recommend a membership - makes quick trips and adventures worth every minute!

Jewel Frazier

I enjoyed myself with my family.... We had our picnic, our snacks for the go, enjoyed looking at the Lord's creation of animals. Now the zoo shop was high and nothing I really wanted but to each their own. I was looking for those pretty rocks but they didn't have it that day☹️ I still enjoyed the zoo.

Kathy Menditto

The best part about this zoo is the ease of finding everything. They constantly have events going in making the zoo experience more fun. We went for the Asian light festival.

Nora Rock

We went during the Asian Lantern festival and we had a great time! Awesome food awesome lights and some of the animals were still out. We got to see tigers leopards elephants rhinos and flamingos (they were in there heated room next to the exhibit you could look in). The staff was also very nice in helping us get around and where to go and what to see. They all definitely deserve a raise! It was a great night and I highly recommend coming here before the festival ends!!!

Allison Papp

Enjoyed my time at boo at the zoo. It was great getting to see the animals at night. I love the improvements they are doing to the enclosures.

georgine rak

Always love seeing the African plains area, elephants, flamingos and, my favorite, the giraffes. The primate building was good because it showed, with maps, what each primate's natural habitats were located in the world. Makes a great case for protecting these animals. The zoo in general, though, looks like it could use some TLC and a power wash.

Jeffrey Norton

It's ok. Not many animals out to see. Would have been nice to have been told that all food and drink vendors were closed throughout the park. All vending machines were empty as well. Only the main entry was open. What we did get to see was nice.

Hiroki Kittaka

We can see various animals here, including reptiles, fish and invertebrates. Kids friendly with camel ride, some feeding attractions, train, carousel and others. Now zoo light season (we need another ticket). We can stay here the entire day. Let's come! :)

christian Green

This was a beautiful zoo. It was a better zoo than the Pittsburgh zoo in relation to the park layout. It was easy to maneuver and we made it through the entire park in 3 hours.

Amanda Griffiths

Excellent place for a membership if you have young children. Always clean. Plenty of learning opportunities. Always a great experience.

Donna Norton

We went bought our tickets in advance and ended up not being able to do much of anything because the power was out and more than half of the exhibits were closed. Really was a waist of time and money.

Kirstan Gabrielson

A great zoo! Seems as though the have managed to build it so you are always going up hill making it important to wear comfy shoes. Exhibits are worth the hike. Highly recommend the full experience

Peggy Giammarco

Love Cleveland zoo. Changes, yes..do I like them all, no. But still enjoy our zoo. Got to watch elephant crossing..trainers helping animals go to new area. Interesting!

MistyJadeYT

Went for the Asian Lantern Festival and it was a night to remember for sure. It was very beautiful and festive and really captured the culture. Expensive but that's expected. I really hope they do it again next year.

Jo Morales

Awesome....both my husband and I had the best time. It was beautiful. Only wished there were other variety restaurants opened. If we wouldn't have gotten a snack from McDonald's at the entrance then we would have stayed hungry thru the whole visit.

Karen P

Such a huge zoo!! Has a separate Rain Forest attraction that's amazing!!! Great exhibits for the animals. You can tell they're well taken care of. The Ape House is awesome, too!

Craig Kollai

Nice zoo, I like the tiger exhibit and the special "Asian Lantern Festival" exhibit. I wish they would have had the blue Festival logo shirt available in short sleeve and that the parking lot was a little smoother to exit from; cars were merging at lots of intersections and it did not feel very efficient!

Contractor One

I've been to several zoos throughout the country and the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo ranks right up at the top! There are ton of interactive sites a plethora of beautiful and even endangered species of animals throughout the park. A true learning experience for young and old alike. From the aquarium to the big cats all the way to the primates this place has it all! The rainforest is a must see!! There are plenty of clean restrooms several food and beverage stands throughout the park. Everything is wheelchair accessible and they even have a Tran system running through out the park to take you from one end to the other. If you're in the Cleveland area I highly recommend the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo!!!

Alex KK

The actual zoo was not laid out the best way. Even with the map, it was quite confusing when walking around. The animals were good. Most weren't there which happens, it's part of life. But they said they had certain animals on their website, but they didn't have them at the actual zoo. They need to update that. We went for the polar bears, which turns out they didn't have despite online saying different. The food is what you expect. Yeah it's pricey and not the greatest. But if you're going to a zoo for the food, you really need to think about your life. Overall it was alright, nothing special. If you want a real treat for animals, go to the Columbus Zoo.

Erik Heerdt

Amazing Zoo, you can spend hours upon hours here, the animals seem very well taken care of and have great amounts of space for them to roam, definitely grab a map when you go, the set up of the zoo is a little confusing and many paths cross each other, there is also a petting zoo available for children. The rainforest exhibit is amazing, even has tropical plants and information on what they are used for including medicine and eating, definitely bring water with you as the food stands are pricey but also delicious, will definitely be going back again

Steven C Highley

Nicely spread out with many mature trees. More empty displays than I've ever seen in a zoo. The train ride was very short and about as unscenic as imaginable. The "4D" movies were interesting.

Drew Stamm

Great place to spend the day, and get your steps in too! Lots of new displays and attractions. Always special events that appeal to different interests. Lots of educational information packed into the exhibits. It is a fairly spread out zoo, so wear comfortable shoes and come prepared for the weather. Rainforest is totally enclosed and great for rainy or cold days.

Timo thy

This is a nice zoo. Coming from a conflicted opinion on the existence of zoos. What I saw was an immense effort to ameliorate the conditions of captivity and provide visitors an accurate impression of the vast diversity of our planet's creatures. It is an ever evolving challenge. The last review star will appear when the horrid canned music/sound effects are gone. They benefits no one.

Jim Hajek

Exceptional zoo! The layout and facilities are excellent with the visitor being very close to the animal being watched. Having five elephants is very special because there are none in the entire state of Illinois. A great place to spend a day!

Veronica Heaton

I have been to several zoos and my favorite zoo is the Cleveland zoo the animals are so well taken care of the zoo grounds are so well taken care of the employees are happy and friendly we had a wonderful time the only thing I can say is that on the map it only showed one tram so my family of one asthmatic one one year old and one three year old walked the whole way up to the top exhibits not knowing that there was a tram that would take them there we rode the other trim that was clearly marked on the map it would have been nice to know that there was a tram to take us up to the other side as well Keep up the good work

Latanya Brazzell

Great place! Next things they try to incorporate. Animals are well cared for.

Lisa Rene' DeBenedictis

This splendid zoo is nestled in an extraordinarily beautiful and easily accessible Metropark. The animals are well cared for and seem happy and content. Each and every volunteer and zoo employee endeavor to educate attendees about animals, habitats and endangered species if their audience is interested. They cater to attendees of every background, culture, and age with exuberance. I was astonished at the genuine care for the animals and guests. Even some of the veterinarian hospital rooms are accessible to the public.

Millie Green

Always a good experience. I wish the bar by the elephant crossing was open more times. I’m sure it’s a seasonal thing though.

Kenneth Sours

We had a great time visiting this zoo. It was educational and provided interaction with some of the animals. Most of the exhibits were structured so you could see the animals well.

Lynn Tortellini

AMAZING ZOO! Best one in the tri-state area for sure! So many animals and the exhibits are huge! Plan to be here awhile because there is so much to do and a whole lot to look at! Not usually too crazy but just look to see if there are any events the time you want to go.

Sanaza Interro

Ive never seen so many tattooed miserable looking mothers in one place that was a Spectacle all on it's own.... but besides that It's just a super great place with so many amazing animals it's been awhile since I've been there so to see the new additions was just breathtaking. Like the snow leopards! If you can find any staff usually they are pretty nice place was clean when I went and I the concession stands were tasty.

Greg Woyton

Went with family to see the Asian lantern Festival . We weren't disappointed . The displays were unique and beautiful especially at night . The start of the trail is at the main entrance . The entrance labeled O near the bear exhibit was also open and was an optional starting point. We enjoyed the live performances of Asian jugglers , martial artists , and singers at the stage by the main entrance. The shows repeated hourly starting at 6:45 . We had a wonderful summer evening weather wise that the animals seemed to enjoy as well .

Ms Travel

What a great place to visit. We went to see the hippos. Baby Fiona is so cute. But we enjoyed the entire zoo. Lots of animals, lots of shade and benches to sit upon. Most importantly, so many smiling faces.

Ashley Kachka

We had such a blast! Its magical every time. The education and experience is life long. Best year yet!!!

Lisa Lopez

I really like this zoo. Some of the exhibits seemed sparse and could use a revamping. Like seals and bears .They seemed bored on concrete pads and little water area. There is all land available to make those enclosures a lot better. Wish they would. They have revamped a lit of other exhibits and look nice and animals look more engaged instead of pacing. The other downsize is cost of everything 3.75 bottle water.Between cost 60.00 Plus get in for 4 people.Something to eat another 50.00... A souvineer for 2 52.00..you have dropped 200.00. Parking free though. I understand animal feeding care costs money..but maybe 2.00 water would be a bit more attainable and people wouldn't use fountains fill their cups up. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly. The park clean and trash emptied. Exhibits were clean and animals up and about even though warm day. Most people their visiting were great. Young kids were bit windy heat but to be expected. All all good day. Favorites ....wolf, elephants , giraffe , snow leopards and lions.

Xavier Willis

The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo was an absolutely delightful experience for a Monday afternoon (free for Cuyahoga County residents)! I saw cats, fish, primates, elephants, lions, and all while others also checked out the animals from all over Earth! While the zoo season continues, visit the zoo!

Roderick Jenks

Had a great time here. The customer service is amazing at this zoo. I live in Florida but I would literally travel to Cleveland just to visit this main attraction. Thanks Cleveland Zoo for making my Visit welcome .

Kyle Trusler

surprisingly good zoo. Last time I went was 10+ years ago and after going to many other zoos, this one is near the top of the list. Got to see some big elephants and tall giraffes! the zookeepers were amazing and very happy to answer questions about the animals and their jobs.

Heather Whittington

We had a really great experience. There is a lot of walking and the animals are spread out but it is great that they have a lot of space. They have a tram to go up the hill. It was beautiful.

Sunny Bunny

The zoo was very nice. It had many animals to see such as elephants, giraffes, red pandas, camels, and more. The park is spacious and clean. There are teams to take you to different exhibits. It’s very fun for kids with some playgrounds here and there. Lots of benches for resting because a lot of walking gets done here. It’s very pretty and fun. Educational too. The prices are alright. It’s worth it when you have get to spend time with your family or friends.

nightsky03

Great place for families. Has several indoor buildings and wooded areas. Lots of shade and misters throughout. Animals are well taken care of. Lots of helpful volenteers with great information. Zoos getting ready for another lander festival starting 20 June. So many great events. No trip is every the same.

Mike Litzinger

A fantastic zoo to spend the day. The giraffe exhibit is top notch, being able to feed them is an extremely unique experience. My daughter loved the camel ride. While the aquarium offerings are not quite as substantial as nearby Pittsburgh zoo, they are still very well done and an enjoyable view. All the other exhibits appear to be well maintained, with the elephant crossing and rainforest as obvious highlights. A perfect zoo to spend the day on a family outing.

Brittany Sanchez

We love the zoo so much and use our pass almost every other weekend! We do a little each time especially if it's hot but it's amazing; the elephant crossing is absolutely gorgeous

Stephen Brandstetter

Every time we go I find some new area and a lot of the areas are pretty big. Lots to do but many of the attractions are kind of expensive (5 dollars to feed giraffes) but I suppose it's going to a good cause.

Jayne Menard

It's a pretty good zoo. I'm from Toledo so there's no comparison really. But you can get closer to some of the animals and the elephant crossing is pretty neat. It was a long walk between areas so be sure to use a stroller if you have little ones. Parking is free so that's a plus.

Michael Childe

great walking. tram is nice to use up to aquatics. 4d theater fun. great zoo.

Anthony Mahramus

They do it right. Always clean, affordable, unique, fun. Support local foodstuffs inside the park (if you ignore the McDonald’s). A real gem for the city.

LeeAnn Smith

Nice walking paths. Weekdays are best! We got here in the morning and enjoyed a quiet zoo!