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Elephants trample Cleveland zoo attendance records

CLEVELAND (AP) — Officials at the zoo in Cleveland say it’s setting new attendance records thanks in part to some popular pachyderms. The Plain Dealer newspaper reports the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has seen some big days since the new African Elephant Crossing opened on May 5. The zoo had its best Mother’s Day ever, Tuesday…

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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo announces birth of two endangered golden lion tamarins

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Looking for something different to break up the winter blahs? Maybe these cute golden lion tamarins at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo are reason enough to make a trek to the zoo.

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Elephants Return to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo After Two Year Stay in Columbus

Moshi, Martika and Jo, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s three African elephants, all returned safely from their stay at the Columbus Zoo and got the first look at their new home – African Elephant Crossing – late yesterday. The three female elephants were transported via a specially equipped tractor-trailer. Martika and Jo rode together first and Moshi…

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