Since 1989, many themed exhibits have opened under the leadership of Zoo Director Emeritus Steve Taylor. In 1985, a portion of the Cat and Primate Building was renovated after the Cleveland Aquarium in Gordon Park announced it was closing permanently, and its collection of fishes and invertebrates was moved to the Zoo. In 1982, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo received accreditation from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA). In 1968, the City of Cleveland transferred ownership of the Zoo to the Cleveland Metropolitan Park District, and the Cleveland Zoological Society transferred management of the Zoo to Cleveland Metroparks in 1975.Īlso in 1975, construction began on The Primate & Cat Building, and it was during this time the Zoo’s original building, the Wade Park Deer Barn, was moved from Wade Park and placed on Zoo grounds. The Zoo recovered by 1962, however, and moated lion and tiger exhibits were added. In January of 1959, heavy rains and melting snow caused Big Creek to overflow, and the resulting flood wiped out the Zoo’s reptile collection and damaged many buildings. In 1957, the Cleveland Zoological Society assumed control of the Zoo. A year later, the Zoo’s Pachyderm Building opened to house many of the animals acquired on the safari. In 1955, Zoo staff and supporters organized an African safari and obtained three elephants, two hippos, two rhinos, three giraffes, and many smaller animals. She was one of the older elephants in the country and succumbed to a cerebral hemorrhage. Accounts of her age varied from 56 to 72. Frieda, the beloved Indian elephant, died on November 27, 1956. She responded in dramatic fashion and from then on, everyone called her Frieda. A few years after the elephant had been living at the Zoo, one of her ex-trainers happened to visit her and called to her by her original name.
It’s extremely difficult to change names in the middle of an elephant’s life. However, the elephant had a name, “Frieda,” to which she had responded for many years. The Cleveland News sponsored an elephant naming contest, with the winning name “Osa” submitted by a 12-year-old boy from Cleveland Heights. In November 1940,a new Asian elephant arrived at the Zoo. The animals kept in the early Zoo were mostly of local origin, but the next thirty years saw the building of the Zoo’s first Monkey Island, Sea Lion Pools and bear exhibit before the Cleveland Natural History Museum assumed control in 1940. By 1907, however, Cleveland City Council had laid plans to build the Cleveland Museum of Art and decided to move the Zoo to its current location. Wade donated 73-acres of land and 14 American deer to the City of Cleveland. Please email a completed, signed waiver packet for each member of your group to Not having your completed waiver forms on file before your arrival will delay the start of your tour.The Zoo began as Wade Park in 1882 after Jeptha H. In cases of inclement weather, an enclosed cart will be used.Īfter I purchase my tour, do I need to do anything before I arrive? Will the cruise still happen if it is raining or snowing? Yes there will be places where the cruise will stop for you to get off but you may remain on the cart if you either need or choose to do so. Will the cruise be stopping at exhibits so I can get off and walk or will I be on the golf cart for the duration of the cruise? Though it does not happen often, areas are subject to change. The Daniel Maltz Rhino Reserve, African Savanna, Wilderness Trek, African Elephant Crossing, Australian Adventure. If you wish to gain entry to the Zoo prior to the cruise and are not a member of Cleveland Zoological Society, a separate entrance ticket would be required. Yes, but only after the cruise has concluded.
Guests should arrive at the Guest Resource Center located inside the Main Entrance to the left, across from the Gift Shop at the designated tour time of 11 a.m.ĭoes the tour price include admission to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo? When and where should I arrive for the cruise?
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