The Roar Report: Official Weblog of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Zoo ushers in 2009 with Noon Year's Eve celebration!

Fri, 2 Jan 2009 16:48:02 -0500

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo rang in 2009 with the third annual Noon Year's Eve celebration on December 31, 2008. While the highlight of the day was the ball drop at Noon, Zoo-goers had plenty of other wild activities to keep them warm! Read on to hear about all the fun and see exclusive pictures from the coolest family-friendly new year's party.

Keeper and Animal Relationships

Fri, 2 Jan 2009 13:04:43 -0500

Zookeepers and the animals they care for develop unique relationships that would probably surprise the average zoo visitor (i.e., it's not like you see on TV).

Zoo Volunteer Named One of Cleveland's 'Most Interesting People'

Fri, 2 Jan 2009 09:22:15 -0500

Congratulations to Maribeth Flowers, a teen volunteer here at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, for being named one of 2009's "Most Interesting People" by Cleveland Magazine. A Zoo Crew volunteer for the past three years, Maribeth was selected to go on a trip to the arctic last year to study polar bears in a program sponsored by the Zoo, Polar Bears International and the Greater Cleveland Chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers. Maribeth is currently planning ways to share what she learned in Manitoba, Canada, with people here in Northeast Ohio. The junior at Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School says she hopes to raise awareness of threats to polar bears' long-term survival.

What's up with Coyotes?

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:56:59 -0500

Learn about coyotes with Zoo Crew volunteers Amanda, Melissa and Mariah as they participated in the "Coyotes Fact or Fiction" hike with naturalist Dave Dvorak at Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River Reservation.

More Ways to Interact with the Zoo Online

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 10:04:14 -0500

It's almost 2009 and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is celebrating by expanding its online presence to include Twitter and Flickr. Follow us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/clemetzoo) -- we'll be tweeting daily about what's happening at the Zoo and any new updates, changes and additions to our activity schedules for our special events. We'd also love to know what YOU want to hear on Twitter -- please leave your comments below. I'll also be sharing the latest Zoo photos on Flickr (the Zoo's photostream). Whether you're a Flickr addict or not, feel free to add us to your contact list. We'd love to see all your Zoo photos. We'll even tweet them to our followers.

Check out the Zoo on Channel 3 Tomorrow Morning

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 09:55:24 -0500

Channel 3 News Saturday will feature some of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's winter-loving animals tomorrow morning from 9 to 10:30. Tigers, wolves, a red-tailed hawk, a chinchilla and a crested-sulfur cockatoo are among the scheduled guests. Plus, we'll feature all the latest news about the Zoo's December Days and Noon Year's Eve events. Happy Holidays!

'Buddy the Elf' Scopes Out Reindeer for Christmas Voyage

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:55:25 -0500

Rumor has it that Santa Claus sent one of his little helpers to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo today to check out the reindeer. The Roar Report finds out if this holiday gossip is fact or fiction.

Zoo Brings Home the Gold

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:19:55 -0500

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo recently scored some guitar-shaped awards, and you can bet they weren't for our musical skills.

Bob Evans Presents Generous Donation to Zoo's Vernal Pool Project

Tue, 9 Dec 2008 09:39:34 -0500

I was fortunate enough to attend a Bob Evans holiday party last night during which Zoo Marketing & Public Relations Specialist Jo Clemens accepted a very generous contribution to Cleveland Metroparks' and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's Vernal Pool Project. The contribution was the result of a fundraiser held on July 29 at 24 participating Bob Evans Restaurants in Northeast Ohio. A portion of the proceeds from restaurant sales on that day were donated to the Vernal Pool Project to the tune of $6190. Bob Evans also served as a supporting sponsor of the Zoo's 2008 summer event Frogs, Hogs & Dogs.

Thank you Bob Evans for your generous support!

A Rare Look at the Rarest Turtle

Wed, 3 Dec 2008 11:29:59 -0500

You may have heard about the mythically rare turtle that Cleveland Metroparks Zoo helped to rescue last week in Vietnam. Well, The Roar Report has some exclusive photos to share!