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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Welcomes Baby Rhino

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
July 24, 2022
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. ...
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Why Do Greater Cleveland Aquarium Divers Find So Many Shark Teeth?

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
July 18, 2022
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. ...
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See Goat Kids at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
July 5, 2022
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. ...
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Akron Zoo’s Lion Sisters Celebrate 8th Birthday

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
June 30, 2022
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. ...
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Fire Breathing Demo With Great Lakes Science Center

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
June 27, 2022
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.  ...
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10 Things to Know About Working at an Aquarium

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
June 20, 2022
Have you ever wondered what it's like to work at an aquarium? In celebration of Greater Cleveland Aquarium's 10th anniversary, this video features Aquarist Lando M., who shares 10 things you might not know about working at an aquarium. ...
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Lolani, Akron Zoo’s Baby White-Cheeked Gibbon, Plays With Dad, Milo

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
June 13, 2022
At Akron Zoo, Lolani is discovering just how awesome her dad, Milo, is and that he is a lot of fun to play with! The zoo's baby white-cheeked gibbon is now six months old and is getting very playful. ...
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Cleveland Museum of Natural History Welcomes Two Otters

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
May 31, 2022
Two male North American river otters arrived at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History from Louisiana on May 11 and currently are acclimating to their new home. Estimated to be 5 years old, Atticus and Emmett have lived together, but it is uncertain if they are siblings. ...
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Watch as Kayembe Explores Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s Outdoor Gorilla Habitat

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
May 30, 2022
Spring has finally sprung at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo! Now that the warmer temperatures are here, it’s time for Kayembe to explore his outdoor habitat. ...
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Cleveland Metroparks Ten to Explore: Amphibians in Spring

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
May 23, 2022
Spring is a great time to spot wildlife when you're out enjoying nature with your family. In this month's Ten to Explore, Cleveland Metroparks naturalists visit South Chagrin Reservation to share 10 amphibians to look for this spring. ...
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