Cleveland Metroparks Zoo & The RainForest are open all year except January 1 and December 25.

Hours:

• Daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• The main gate opens at 9:30 a.m.
• The Zoo Box Office closes at 4 p.m.
• Memorial Day through Labor Day, on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, the Zoo and The RainForest remain open until 7 p.m. and Zoo Box Office closes at 6 p.m.

For weekly exhibit updates, please see our online Virtual Tour.

Tickets & Fees:

	Apr 3, 2009 - Oct 31, 2009	Nov 1, 2009 - Apr 2, 2010
Adults (12 & older)	$10.00	$7.00
Children (2-11)	$7.00	$5.00
Children under 2	FREE	FREE

On Mondays, the Zoo (not including The RainForest) is FREE for residents of Cuyahoga County and Hinckley Township.* From Memorial Day through Labor Day, if Monday is a holiday, discounts apply on Tuesday instead. If you qualify for free Zoo-only admission on Mondays, tickets for The RainForest may be purchased at the following rates: Adults (12 and older) are $5.00, Children (2-11) are $3.00, and Children under 2 are free.

*To confirm your residency, bring photo ID or utility bill with current Cuyahoga County address with another form of ID.

The following discounted admission is also available:

• Cleveland Zoological Society members receive free admission to the Zoo (membership benefits)
• Members of reciprocal zoos receive free or discounted admission to the Zoo and The RainForest for everyone listed on the membership card

Important Admission Information:

• Parking is FREE


• Credit Cards: Visa, Mastercard and Discover are accepted at the Box Office, as well as cash or check. The Zoo's main gift shops (Machaba Curios in the Welcome Plaza and The Market in The RainForest) accept Visa, Master Card, American Express or cash (no checks). Food vendors only accept cash.


• There are three ATM's available:
  • at the Ticket Plaza
  • in The RainForest
  • at the Roaring Lion Café


• A playground is located near the Primate Cat & Aquatics Building.


• Coolers and picnic baskets are allowed on Zoo grounds. Skateboards, roller skates, bicycles, pets and grills are prohibited. Smoking is permitted in designated areas only.


• For the safety of the animals, the Zoo does not provide straws or drink lids. Help us maintain a healthy, positive environment - please do not feed or tease the animals. Keep our waterways clean and safe for the animals. Don't throw objects including coins in the water.


• ZooTrams and wheelchair accessible trams run daily FREE of charge. Enclosed, heated ZooTrams run during the winter when it's really chilly.

Wild Wednesdays

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo offers half-price admission on "Wild Wednesdays" this summer for residents of Lake, Lorain, Summit, Portage, Geauga and Medina counties. The special discount applies to residents of surrounding counties as follows:

• July 8: Lake County Day
• July 15: Lorain County Day
• July 22: Summit County Day
• July 29: Portage County Day
• August 5: Geauga County Day
• August 12: Medina County Day

On Wild Wednesdays, Zoo admission for qualifying residents is half-price all day, with admission to The RainForest just $5 per person. Out-of-county residents should bring a valid photo ID (with current address) to the Zoo Box Office on the specified day, or bring a current utility bill with another form of identification.

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Good Any Day coupons:

• AAA (must purchase at AAA office). Coupons are for $1 off regular summer admission prices. Phone 216-606-6225 or 800-711-5370.
• Cleveland Metroparks online store. Delivered in 2 weeks or less. Shipping charged.
• Acme Fresh Market Cardholders. Visit your local Acme store for details. Must be purchased at Acme store when you show your card. Valid through 2008.
• Discount Drug Mart. Coupons are for $1 off regular summer admission prices. Available at select locations. Visit your local Discount Drug Mart store for details. Valid through 2009.
• Many companies offer Good Any Day coupons through their Human Resources department for $1 off regular admission prices. They must be purchased through your HR Dept. Call 216-635-3303 for more information.

Employee Benefits Clubs:

• Best Benefits Club: www.bbcmember.com

Public Transportation:

From June 14 to August 24 on Saturdays and Sundays only, the Zoo offers the largest discount to those who use public transportation. With valid proof of purchase from Zoo-bound bus 20Z, RTA passengers get HALF-PRICE admission to the Zoo and The RainForest:

• Adults: $5
• Children: $3.50

Please ask bus driver for proof of purchase when you exit the bus. When buying Zoo tickets, the RTA proof of purchase must be turned over in order to receive the discount. Only one proof of purchase per person per visit.