Here’s a million dollar question, if you made more money than your fiance’ would you buy your own wedding ring? And if so, how much would you shell out for it? Nicki Minaj flew low under the radar and married her childhood sweetheart, Kenneth “Zoo” Petty, October 21, 2019. According to reports her pastor was […]
CLEVELAND — Cleveland Metroparks Zoo says it is thanking the community by offering free admission to the zoo on Thanksgiving Day — November 22, 2018. The zoo says in addition to free entry, guests will also be able to enjoy animal-enrichment activities. The zoo will be be open on Thanksgiving from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – The Cleveland Metroparks is hiring, and the gigs sound pretty good. Those interested in applying can attend the local organization’s upcoming job fair, which will be held on Sunday, March 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Stillwater Place — located at 3900 Wildlife Way in Cleveland. Click here to […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and The RainForest has closed, due to nearby flooding. According to the zoo’s facebook page the facility is until further notice. READ MORE: Cleveland19.com Article Courtesy of WOIO Cleveland 19 News Picture Courtesy of Jeff Stephens and Getty Images Post Courtesy of Facebook and WOIO Cleveland 19 News
While we mourn the loss of this spectacular animal, do you believe this warrants an investigation into the family?
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Several visitors at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo spoke to Cleveland 19 on Monday, saying that they think the mother of a little boy who wandered into the gorilla exhibit at the Cincinnati Zoo is the one responsible for the death of a 17-year-old gorilla. Marcita Sims held on to her grandson’s hand tightly Monday, […]
AKRON, Ohio – You can help name Akron Zoo’s new female giant Pacific octopus. A naming contest starts Thursday and runs until Friday at 5 p.m. The person submitting the winning name will receive an octopus prize pack and a behind-the-scenes tour of the zoo’s Journey to the Reef exhibit. People can vote for a […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s African Elephant Crossing is now alive with the pitter patter of really teeny tiny feet! The Zoo’s resident meerkat mom recently gave birth to several kits. The kits are estimated to have been born out on exhibit August 26 and the mother has been keeping them hidden in […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – A female Grant’s zebra and her unborn foal were found dead in their night quarters by animal keepers at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo early on the morning of July 4. The seven-year-old female, Nettie, was pregnant with her second offspring and appeared to have died overnight during the birthing process. A necropsy […]
Folks just don’t learn! 60 year old Violet D’Mello, was wrestled to the ground by a captive big cat after she went into an enclosure at a wildlife park where tourists are invited to pet the animals. The shaken housewife, from Aberdeen, was on vacation with her 64 year old husband Archie, when the terrifying […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – A 6-year-old female Masai giraffe was euthanized Saturday at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo due to her rapidly declining health condition. Animal keepers found her lying on the floor of the giraffe barn early Saturday morning. “Shirley” was suffering from complications following the birth of her first calf on October 28 including a […]
ZANESVILLE, OH (WOIO) – New details on the exotic animal release in Zanesville that ended with the death of dozens of wild animals. The six animals that stayed in their cages and survived the release could be headed back to the farm as soon as today. Marian Thompson is the widow of the man who […]