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10 Under-Appreciated Greater Cleveland Aquarium Residents

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
May 12, 2022
Everyone notices the sharks and stingrays when they visit the Greater Cleveland Aquarium, but there are actually 320 different species represented by the aquarium's 2,700 animals. Sometimes, if you don't look carefully, you may miss some. ...
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Water Marbling Painting With Great Lakes Science Center

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
May 9, 2022
Learn about the chemistry of the water marbling painting technique in this demo by Great Lakes Science Center. ...
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Meet Mirabel, Akron Zoo’s Newest Resident

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
May 2, 2022
Cuteness alert! Mirabel just moved to the Akron Zoo, where she'll eventually join the animal ambassador program. She is a prehensile-tailed porcupine and her name means "wondrous beauty" in Latin. ...
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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Tiger Cub Trio Update

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
April 23, 2022
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's tiger cubs are growing! Watch this video for an update on the tiger cub trio and their development. Learn about what the future holds for the cubs as they continue to grow, as well as the amazing care and training they’re receiving by the zoo's team of animal care experts. ...
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Places to Unplug in Cleveland Metroparks

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
April 18, 2022
To help you make the most of springtime in nature, Cleveland Metroparks recently released a list of 10 places to unplug within its park system. ...
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Bobcat Birthday Bash at Cleveland Museum of Natural History

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
April 10, 2022
In honor of their 20th birthday, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History is celebrating its bobcat ambassadors all month long. ...
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Small Animal Feeding With Greater Cleveland Aquarium

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
March 31, 2022
During Spring Discovery Days, Greater Cleveland Aquarium focuses on the little things. That's why its staff is sharing a series of short "mealtime" videos featuring some of the aquarium's smaller residents. ...
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Space Shuttle Tile Demo With Great Lakes Science Center

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
March 28, 2022
Join Great Lakes Science Center and take a look at this NASA Glenn Research Center artifact, a space shuttle tile! This shuttle tile is engineered to withstand intensely hot temperatures to break through the atmosphere. ...
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Baby Gorilla Update From Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
March 21, 2022
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's baby gorilla, Kayembe, is just shy of five months old and is starting to reach some major growth and development milestones. Check out this monthly update from the zoo to see him teething, crawling and more — as well as a few special surprises from the gorilla troop! ...
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Akron Zoo’s Seven-Legged Spider Teaches About Diversity, Inclusion

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
March 10, 2022
March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. To spread the message of inclusion, the Akron Zoo called on its good friend Rose the tarantula, who is more than just your average arachnid — she is a seven-legged spider. ...
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