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Porcupine Training Tales: Becoming an Akron Zoo Animal Ambassador

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers

July 28, 2022

Mirabel is the Akron Zoo's newest animal ambassador, which means she will go out on programs to schools, libraries and other community locations. Learn about her training and see how she's doing in this video that features Mirabel and the zoo's Animal Ambassador Keeper, Jenn. ...

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Welcomes Baby Rhino

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers

July 24, 2022

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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo recently announced the birth of a female Eastern black rhino calf on July 9, 2022. Both mom, Kibibbi, and her calf are doing well and are bonding behind-the-scenes for the next few weeks. ...

It’s a Girl! Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Announces Birth of Rhino Calf

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers

July 22, 2022

Featured Zoos, Aquariums & Farmparks

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo announced the birth of a female Eastern black rhino calf on July 9. The birth is an important one for the species as Eastern black rhinos are critically endangered with less than 750 remaining in the wild due to poaching. ...

Why Do Greater Cleveland Aquarium Divers Find So Many Shark Teeth?

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers

July 18, 2022

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Did you know a shark can lose up to 30,000 teeth in its lifetime? In this video, SCUBA diver Stephanie explains why Greater Cleveland Aquarium divers find so many shark teeth — and how these teeth look and function differently depending on the shark species. ...

Craft and Treats Ideas for Any Get Together

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers

July 7, 2022

2022 Editions Camp of the Week Featured Food June/July 2022 Things to do

This summer, many families and friends will celebrate special occasions like birthdays or graduations, and some will just spend a few hours together after a long absence due to COVID-19. We asked the Northeast Ohio Parent bloggers to provide some recipes and crafts for the kids to try during these gatherings. ...

See Goat Kids at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers

July 5, 2022

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While the Cleveland Metroparks zoo is home to exotic wildlife from around the world, did you know visitors also can get up close to more domestic animals? Visit the zoo's Kookaburra Station for animal encounters at the contact yard with sheep, goats, miniature donkeys and other farm animals. ...

Akron Zoo’s Lion Sisters Celebrate 8th Birthday

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers

June 30, 2022

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Happy 8th birthday to Kataba and Msinga! These two lions at the Akron Zoo are sisters, but they actually share different birthdates. Find out how they recently celebrated. ...

Fire Breathing Demo With Great Lakes Science Center

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers

June 27, 2022

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Fire up your summer with a trip to the Great Lakes Science Center! This video takes you behind the scenes of the science center's fire breathing demo, which visitors can see in-person during one of the shows that take place daily. ...

Water-Inspired Events in Northeast Ohio July and August

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers

June 22, 2022

2022 Editions Featured June/July 2022 Magazine Things to do

Explore nature and its watery habitats around the region. Whether you plan to ride, stay dry or make a bigger splash, there are plenty of program opportunities at local parks, libraries and attractions. ...

Learn the Risks of Lead Posioning in the Summer Months

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers

June 20, 2022

Featured Health Parenting

Dr. Roopa Thakur, a pediatrician with Cleveland Clinic Children’s, shares with Northeast Ohio Parent about how lead poisoning can impact any home and the risk increases during the summer months. ...

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