Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is a 183-acre (74 ha) zoo in Cleveland, Ohio. 1.2M visitors came in 2007. Worth the trip, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is 4.4 mi off.
A zoo & aquarium inside Cleveland
You can stay in Cleveland
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is inside Cleveland, which has 65 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Detroit
Detroit is about 96 miles northwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1882
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo dates from 1882. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–82°. When to go ↓
An airport 7 miles away
Cleveland Hopkins (CLE) has airline service, about 7 miles from Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Choosing a month
Here are the months at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, with their weather.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is a 183-acre (74 ha) zoo in Cleveland, Ohio. The Zoo is divided into several areas: Australian Adventure; African Savanna; Northern Wilderness Trek, The Primate, Cat & Aquatics Building, Waterfowl Lake, The RainForest, Asian Highlands, and the newly added Susie's Bear Hollow. Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has one of the largest collections of primates in North America. The Zoo is a part of the Cleveland Metroparks system.
The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo (CMZ) was founded in 1882. It is one of the most popular year-round attractions in Northeast Ohio with an attendance of 1.32 million in 2023.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 3,000 animals · 600 species
- Area
- 183 acres
- Established
- 1882
- Wikipedia readers
- 9.5K a year
Hotels and campgrounds near Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Cleveland (65) and Independence (15).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Cleveland Metroparks Zoo | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | in town | — | 65 51 hotels · 3 motels · 8 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 363,608 | $102K | D− |
| Independence | 6 mi southeast | 10 min | 15 15 hotels | 7,456 | $310K | B− |
| Middleburg Heights | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 14 13 hotels · 1 motel | 15,558 | $228K | — |
| Beachwood | 11 mi east | 15 min | 13 11 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 13,673 | $410K | C+ |
| Westlake | 11 mi west | 15 min | 13 11 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 33,904 | $368K | — |
| North Olmsted | 11 mi west | 15 min | 12 9 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 31,542 | $220K | B+ |
| Brooklyn | 2 mi southwest | 5 min | 4 3 hotels · 1 campground | 11,072 | $163K | — |
| Brook Park | 6 mi southwest | 10 min | 5 5 hotels | 18,195 | $170K | A |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Nearby, too
These well-known sights sit within 67 miles.
Big draw14 mi MuseumRock and Roll Hall of Fame580K visitors a year
24 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Field
34 mi Stadium & arenaProgressive Field
44 mi Stadium & arenaRocket Arena
Big draw46 mi MuseumPro Football Hall of Fame192K visitors a year
Big draw50 mi Theme parkCedar Point3.5M visitors a year
Big draw67 mi LakeLake Erie
516 mi National ParkCuyahoga Valley National Park3.0M visitors a yearPhoto credits
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: MusikAnimal, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Huntington Bank Field: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 · Progressive Field: Jsawczuk, Public domain · Rocket Arena: Cards84664, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Pro Football Hall of Fame: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 · Cedar Point: Larry Pieniazek, User:Lar, en:User:Lar (primary), CC BY 2.5 · Lake Erie: NOAA, Public domain · Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Unknown, Public domain
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Questions people have about Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Is Cleveland Metroparks Zoo in Cleveland?
Yes. It’s inside Cleveland, OH.
When is the best time to visit Cleveland Metroparks Zoo?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 63–82°.
How many people visit Cleveland Metroparks Zoo each year?
1,227,593 in 2007, according to Wikidata.
How far is Cleveland Metroparks Zoo from Detroit?
About 96 miles northwest of Detroit, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo?
Cleveland Hopkins (CLE), about 7 miles away.
Where should I stay near Cleveland Metroparks Zoo?
Cleveland (in town, 65 places to stay), Independence (6 mi, 15 places to stay) and Middleburg Heights (7 mi, 14 places to stay).
Tips for visiting, from Cleveland
People in Cleveland have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.