Took my grandchildren to the Asian Lantern Festival and they loved it! The photos are just a small fraction of the attractions and exhibits that they displayed! It was so much to see and really beautiful, but be prepared to put on your comfortable walking shoes! You can either walk through or drive-through...$66 for 4 pack tickets, is not bad. $22 if purchased separately! Really a unique experience!

I came here on a cold Wednesday in January. Being from Columbus, I did not expect much. Although it is smaller it is an incredible zoo with a wide variety of animals. The rainforest building is incredible. It made me sad that so few people were there because they’re doing great work. I love how close you can get to the animals.

Much improved compared to 12+ years ago. The new habitats are impressive. The number of animals is a bit small compared to the size of the zoo. Signage could be better. Adequate concessions. Plenty of restrooms and places to sit. Masks should be required indoors.

This is a nice enough zoo. The landscaping is quite nice. The current resident artist has gorgeous sculpture installations. The animals we did see were very nice and well taken care of. Things that bumped the rating down for me: the map is terrible, like literally almost impossible to make actual sense of. You're better off wandering around hoping you come across what you're looking for. There's a lot of dead space. Again, the landscaping is very well done, but you're walking trough significant portions of the zoo with not much to look at or interact with. Being close to Columbus, it's a super tough comparison because the zoo in Columbus is absolutely amazing. It was worth going, but not my favorite zoo.

We have been to this a few times but the most recent was awesome. Lots of animals were out and about. Don’t miss the newer part in the NW corner, which is a new and awesome part of the zoo. And take the trolley to the top, there’s a few very hound gorillas that are the cutest. Thanks CLE zoo for the good times.

We visited the zoo on a Sunday night in August to see the Lantern Festival. We only had a few animal.sightings, so I can't say much about that. However, the Festival we went for was amazing. We were there a little before dark, so we had a chance to see everything before and after it was lit up. If you have a chance to visit the zoo for this event, I highly recommend doing so. Absolutely beautiful with lots of photo ops and just a really awesome experience to walk through (we did not do the driving tour).

The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo offers a captivating experience with a diverse range of wildlife. From the expansive African Elephant Crossing to the lush RainForest, the exhibits are well-maintained and provide an immersive environment. The zoo's commitment to conservation is evident, and the staff is knowledgeable and friendly. However, some areas might be crowded during peak times. Overall, it's a fantastic destination for families and animal enthusiasts alike.

I love this zoo. You can see the care they put in for all the animals, from the new habitats for the tigers and leopards to the invertebrates in the Rainforest building everyone is so well cared for. Very clean and well landscaped too. I highly recommend buying your tickets in advance, or if you're local going in for the membership. It pays for itself in just a few visits and it's such an amazing organization to support.

Amazing zoo! Very well-kept. Saw so many animals up close and many unique animals we had never seen at other zoos. We were here during the lantern festival during the daytime and even though the lanterns weren't lit up they were beautiful and added so much to the experience. Lots of great food options too. We were visiting from out of state and were very impressed with this zoo.

Another incredible zoo experience with abundant animal and aquatic exhibits. The grounds were gorgeous, and improvements are in the works. Perhaps the only ding is that one must retrace their steps several times to go from one habitat to another. Lots of walking; we covered over 5 miles on our visit. Would prefer a loop network or some other connections to avoid backtracking.

Been here for normal zoo hours and it's a great zoo. Has tons of animals, is a good size to spend a few hours walking around. But it's not too big that you might not make it to every area of the zoo before you leave. Nice and clean, friendly staff. Has a good selection of food if you come hungry. And I love all the events they do. I come here every year for the Asian lantern festival and it's always a good time. They have so many unique decorations put up. It also different every year. Definitely try to show up when it's starting to get dark so you can really enjoy all the lights they have up

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, is a beautiful zoo just outside of downtown Cleveland. Great conservation efforts and a phenomenal atmosphere. We visited for the zoo lights this year. Clearly a beautiful display. If you have the opportunity to visit or donate to the zoo. Do it. Definitely worth your time.

Beautiful zoo. To see some of the fish and monkeys you either have to walk up a huge hill or wait for a tram to take you up. The tiger exhibit is spectacular. Lots of places for kids to play, plentiful seating option throughout if a little rest break is needed. Most options for food are open now.

Amazing management, always clean and has awesome vendors to make sure you’re never hungry! Cool variety of animals to see and often has events going on. Only one thing I was concerned about was the petting zoo, it didn’t seem like the donkeys and mini horses had a lot of fresh hay or things to do while they were in the petting zoo area. Over all though, very awesome experience!

One of the best Zoo’s my husband and I have been too!! We had a blast! We went today and the weather was overcast and mid 60 degrees…the perfect day for the zoo. I did notice most of the restaurants and shops were closed and when I asked a employee if they were opening they said when the census is low they don’t open. That was a bit of a let down but I understand the bottom line and making money. We paid $24 a piece and got to see the zoo and the rainforest exhibit. So for $48 we were very pleased. They also have elephants at this zoo so that’s a plus!! All of the animals were very well taken care of and most of them interacted with us as we visited there homes. We got to see a baby gorilla that was so cute!!! And there were many cheetahs and monkeys to see. In the rainforest exhibit they had a gorgeous exhibit and so many beautiful trees to see and they have ants and snakes as well as crocodiles and porcupines.

Amazing zoo. I have been all over the country to see zoos and this one is one of my favorites. Each exhibit is well crafted and there are lots of animals to see. I definitely recommend going early in the morning so you can take your time. The parking lot fills up quickly. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend this if you are a fan of zoos.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is a must stop for year-long fun. During summer you can visit the animals, in fall plan a visit for Boo at the Zoo. My family's favorite tradition is to visit the Cleveland Zoo for Wild Winter Nights. Walking through the beautiful light displays and listening to the carols is a holiday treat. You think it would be too cold, but a hot chocolate or mulled cider warms you up! This year, we tried the drive-through, and it was just as enjoyable! I look forward to seeing Wild Winter Nights in winter, as much as I enjoy visiting the animals during summer.

One of the most beautiful and well kept zoos I have been too. Delicious food, fun extra activities, great hands on play and experience for the kids to enjoy. The elephant exhibit was particularly amazing. We love visiting even though we are from out of town and the Zoo is so large we spend hours there without seeing it all! So fun!

Absolutely amazing lights! The Cleveland Zoo has done some amazing drive throughs this year. This tops them all! Would highly recommend you grab the kids and a cup of hot chocolate and make your way to the zoo.

Please check out my video of the zoo on D-Nice Adventures on YouTube and subscribe. Great place. Went during the pandemic.

The zoo was fantastic. It's an odd layout, so there is lots of walking. The Asian Festival was going on when I went, so there were a bunch of cool displays throughout the park. Very fun, cheap, and easy. Had a blast and would recommend you check it out.

Rainforest & Primate house are open in the winter. The other photos are from the fall. Good family fun activities. The Zoo is one of the highlights of the area. Everyone should go and support our local metro parks!

Excellent experience all around, would highly recommend! Exhibits were well laid out and cleaned, and other foliage/scenery was delightfully themed as well. Overall layout was quite good, although there could be some improvements on directional signage. The rainforest experience was excellent, wrapping up an amazing visit!

I would recommend this zoo They take a good care of the animals there. Zoo is maintained very well and there are loads of food stalls. Washrooms are kept clean. Parking is free of cost. Cuyahoga county residents can visit zoo for free on Mondays.

Came here with my family from Maine. Was very busy but we still enjoyed our visit and would like to come back. Plenty of clean bathrooms and places to get snacks and drinks also a huge gifts shop. You can also feed the giraffes too

An amazing experience always something cool to see. They have some new kids attractions since I went last like a zip line and merry-go-round. My mom was able to rent a scooter for her bad knee no problem!

A great Zoo! Animals are really taken care of and was super clean. Even in the winter when it’s cold, they do a great job making sure the animals are comfortable. I went in late February; a lot of the shops where closed and the train was closed for the season but the layout of the park is like a huge circle and easy to see all the exhibits. For me ( no kids and mid thirties) I saw everything within three hours. They also have plenty of places to sit and rest and restrooms in every area.

I recently visited With family in the local zoo and I must say it was an incredible experience. The variety of animals was impressive, ranging from majestic big cats to playful primates and exotic birds. The zoo had well-maintained enclosures that resembled natural habitats, providing a comfortable and safe environment for the animals. Overall, I had a fantastic time at the zoo. It was educational, entertaining, and provided a great opportunity to connect with nature and wildlife. I would highly recommend visiting this zoo to anyone looking for an enjoyable and educational day out.

Nice Christmas light attraction. More than was expected. Also some animations with music and Christmas characters.

Came for the zoo lights and was not disappointed. The walk path was set up for you to flow through the different holiday lights at your own pace.

GREAT ZOO 10/10 out with the old in with the new

I can’t get enough of this amazing place but really it’s a must have feeling for everyone 🥰♥️

Never been there,but very beautiful it is paradise I will love to go there..its looks so relaxing..saying blessings all the way from chicago Illinois.💞

Yankari Game Reserve ✨

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A beautiful and largest game reserve in Nigeria situated in Bauchi State with large and small animals.

Yankari Game Reserve in Bauchi state, is another tourist site that should not be left unvisited. At the reserve, you will be captivated by the number of activities you can participate in. Marvel at the largest herd of elephants in the country, embark on a guided safari tour and explore the tropical forests. At the Reserve, you’ll find different varieties of animal species

Very educative, very enlightening. Was here in the year 1992 a lot has changed 👍🏼#Nostalgicfeelings

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I've been going to this zoo for about 15 years now and I can honestly say that I don't get tired of going! There are enough different exhibits here that everytime you find something new to love. Would recommend for anyone age 0-100

Loved it. Love the staff and all the wonderful animals. A ton of walking, bring comfortable shoes, or a wagon or a stroller. Other than that it was wonderful. My kids and my friend loved it. Would love to come back. But we are heading back ti Virginia tomorrow.

I've only been to the Wild Winter Lights festival so can't really review the zoo. However, the festival was absolutely amazing and is a MUST visit. The light installations were so beautiful. The entire experience was mesmerizing!

We love the Cleveland Zoo! We have visited here many times, both during normal hours and at night for the Asian Lantern Festival. While some aspects of the zoo feel a bit outdated (restrooms, some indoor facilities), they were still clean, and the overall zoo experience is still really fantastic. A large variety of animals, easily walkable for able adults and energetic kids, easy to maneuver a stroller or wheelchair through most places, and has many unique features, like the elephant crossing and the rainforest. Some of my favorite memories of the zoo are from the Asian Lantern Festival! It is absolutely beautiful, especially this most recent one in 2021.

This zoo is fantastic. Always has been! They constantly are putting work into exhibits to enhance both animal welfare and visitor enjoyment. It is huge, so wear your walking shoes. The annual Asian Lantern Festival and Wild Winter Lights are awesome! A great place to make special memories and support animals!

I've always loved going to the zoo but attending the Asian Lantern Festival was an experience like no other! It gave me a feeling of going to see Christmas lights but in the summer lol Everything was so vibrant, beautiful and informative! There was a description next to every display telling you the importance of it. They also had an Asian inspired market set up serving different foods and they were also trinkets and things for sale. I loved it! Definitely would attend again!

This is great place to visit with your family friend and with Kids. I Would say at least you need 5 hours to cover entire Zoo.My favorite place was giraffes.The ticket price are average and you can get general admission around $15. Also there’s are plenty of food shops inside to have your lunch. If you have a tots don’t bring your own stroller you can rent strollers from inside and they are great.

We absolutely love the Cleveland Zoo! We purchased a membership pass last year, are renewing this year and plan to renew yearly for regular visits. The zoo is a great place to get exercise while educating the littles on animals living in the wild. The only drawback and disappointment is the quality of life for animals being held in captivity for the viewing and education of patrons at the expense of quality of life for the animals in the zoo. We will continue to visit the zoo for not only general exercise, but the educational values zoo's hold for informing our children about creating a more sustainable environment and everlasting opportunity to preserve nature and the environments to sustain living for all living creatures of our planet. One can only hope that our contributions and education will enable our children to support and sustain the environments for animals within our world.

It's always a great day at the Cleveland metroparks zoo. I've been going there since I was a child, and they continue to provide an incredible experience for me and my family. I absolutely enjoy every second of my time there every time.

A much better visit this time. Me and my son got to explore the entire zoo including the rainforest exhibit. Things are starting to get back on track after the virus and it was a much better experience than the last time we were there.

Excellent experience! Friendly staff. Active animal areas. Got to feed Budgie birds and giraffes. The Mama Koala and her Joey baby were our favorite part, and why we visited, since there aren't any koalas near where we live on the East Coast. We saw a pair of Grizzly Bears, wolves, kangaroos, wallabies, elephants, a snow leopard and more. Definitely want to visit this place again.

We have been going to this zoo for 18 years, once a year. It's always a fun time for all ages! Spacious, lots of walking and things are spread out. You can easily spend the whole day here. Check the website; there’s always something happening! Boo at the Zoo (October) and Zoo Lights (in December).

I went with daughter and 2 grandchildren. We had a great time. We saw most of the animals, our favorite was the flamingos. The Asian Lantern Festival is still nice to see during the day too. We saw the Corpse Flower the day before blooming. It's in a good area for viewing and there was a volunteer there to give us information about it. The 4 year old was most excited about the gift shop and 16 month old just wanted all the snugglers!

Asian Lantern displays with friends, what a wonderful evening! Visiting the area and friends took us to the Cleveland Zoo's Asian Lantern displays. We went in the evening after sunset, what a nice way to spend an evening! The displays were extensive, colorful and fun. Love to go back sometime during the day and see more of the animals as only some were out in the evening.

The zoo is very large but it really didn’t have the number of animals as other even smaller zoos. Rather the animal enclosures were much larger. They do have a lot of activities such as rides, a zip line and a train. The rain forest cost extra and is clear on the other side of the zoo past the parking lot so be ready to walk a lot. They offer standard wheel chairs and electric scooters. Many restaurants and snack/drink stands as well as a large gift shop

It's a nice zoo but I really don't like all of the plants they place in front of the animals. People can't see and are picking up their kids to see over the plants. If you step back and watch the people trying to look at the animals over the plants, it's quite amusing. I also don't care for the photographers when I'm entering the park, it makes me very uncomfortable. The Red Panda exhibit is really nice and the staff is always kind and helpful.

Another perfect day to go to the Cleveland zoo! RECOMMEND you arrive when they open, so you won't have a lot of people in the way! Bring a lot of fluids and, if possible, snacks and food. Also, sunscreen, there is shade, but you will get burnt on a sunny day! Their food selection is not so healthy! Feeding the giraffe 🦒 was unique and is only done at certain times of the day, so prioritize accordingly! Hoped this helps God bless 🙏

Asian Lantern festival was beautiful. The show was quite entertaining and the food tasty. Could not if asked for a better night to walk around and admire the festive lights.

This zoo trip has been one of the best trips yet. I've been taking trips to the Cleveland zoo since 2008, and have never seen the animals this active before. Nearly every exhibit we stopped by had animals in view and enjoying themselves; it was very nice to see. We had traveled the whole zoo and rainforest while there. My favorite stop was the wolves; it was so nice to see how relaxed, and a bit playful, they were. I really enjoyed my experience while here, and would definitely recommend that others visit as well.

I went with a friend, her daughter and her daughter's 4 year old son who had a season pass. I had an awesome time! It's a great place to visit! While not in bloom til after we left I did get to see the awesome Corpse Flower!

Enjoyed our afternoon visit to this lovely zoo. Staff was friendly and helpful. Map was horrible. Loved the rainforest area and seeing different animals than at our home zoo (Detroit). Food was reasonably priced. Walked over three miles so if you are going - wear good shoes. Animals are healthy and habitats clean. The orangutans were very playful! The cats, of course, we're napping...but they have high catwalks and it was neat to see them sleeping and be able to walk underneath, especially their huge 🐾. Only downside is the use of straws, Plastic bottles, ton's of paper waste in food packaging(McDonald's and Pizza Hut, etc). I'm spoiled at Detroit Zoo. Zero straws and eco friendly paper and plastic silverware. Also missed the numerous water bottle filling stations from my 'home zoo'. These simple ecological changes would have brought it up to 5 ⭐. We did manage to find one filling station and the man at the funnel cakes gave us ice for free in our zoo souvenir cup 👍

My wife, son (aged 8 months), and I went on a Sunday and it was a wonderful time! We got close to some of our favorite animals (elephants and giraffes) and had a great time exploring the various areas and exhibits. Tickets were $19 for adults and under 2 got in for free which was great. If you have kids and are looking for a good outing I recommend checking it out! Also, they have a nice nursing / comfort station by the entrance restrooms. My wife used it to feed my son and it was great to have a spot to do so with privacy.

Very nice zoo for the price. The gorillas, orangutans, elephants, and rhinos are all must see. Very crowded by the gorillas because of the new baby. The Rosebrough Tiger Passage and Asian Highlands were fantastic. The big cat experience was up close and personal. The new bear enclosures were supposed to open in “early summer 2023” according to their website. They were putting in landscaping and finishing up during my visit so it should open soon.

Fun zoo with plenty of exhibits. Easy enough to get around and see everything. Tram available for transport. Decent sized restaurant area with gluten free options. Easy to park.

We went to the winter light festival & we had lots of fun. We go every year because we love the lights &they change it the lights. They have a vendor who sells warm nuts & a variety of popcorn, must try! At the top there's a stand where you can buy other treats, but let me recommend their hot apple cider and hot cocoa, It's a great way to make holiday memories 🤩

The Asian Lantern Festival is a must-see! So many lights and lanterns and exhibits that just keep getting better and better the further you go. You can see them lit up very easily even at dusk because of all the trees. We walked it and it was an easy walk and even though there were lots of people, it flowed very smoothly. Loved it!

Sorry no animal pics as my phone died but did get a couple early shots of zoo entrance area. The Asian festival of lights were all setup and would have been awesome although didn't work into our schedule. Would visit again!

A beautiful zoo! Mature forest and well maintained grounds. Pretty spread out so be prepared for some serious and challenging walking although they do offer a free shuttle to the primate, cat & aquatics area...but it's a very nice walk up the boardwalk, just easier back down. African area is great. Elephants and rhino aren't to be missed. Giraffe feeding is always fun and a challenge to make them use the 18" tongue and work for it. Waterfowl lake is beautiful. Wilderness trek is a trek but don't miss it! Only really disappointing area was Australia. Aviary was closed and the kangaroo walk-about isn't the free range walk-about I've experienced in most other zoos. Wrist band is worth it, especially if you have kids. Gets you the 4D theater, carousel, train and discounts on other attractions. Be there for elephant crossing, either morning or evening. Been here many times since my first visit in June of 2023 including the Asian Lantern Festival and Wild Winter Lights. And finally got a membership.

It’s just a great place to visit! ❤️❤️❤️ we love going here even in the winter and I love the fact that they have Monday as a free day because sometimes it’s nice to do things and not have to pay! I’ve been coming to this zoo for years. I love it and the staff. ❤️

Really nice chance to get out of the house and see the festive lights

The lights at the zoo were amazing. They enforce masks throughout the zoo even drive around and make sure. We did the walk-through not the drive through. It was a lot of fun.

Very nice park, map is helpful but the routes could've been marked better. We seen the entire park in 5 hours walking with teenagers and older people. Most definitely can see the entire park in 1 day and have time to stop and see all the sights. Plenty of areas to rest. Be smart, pack a cooler and bring a wagon! Save yourself, lots of hills. -1 star for prices of things, poor directions without map and the fact that 10% of the attractions were unavailable. But I believe that is Covid related.

The zoo has always been a great get away, as a child and as an adult. The Asian Lantern displays are great to see, as you are walking through the zoo. Walking at night is the best. My kids especially enjoyed the "acrobatic" show, at the amphitheatre. Juggling, plate spinning, jumping through hoops, etc... We watched it 2x because they had a few acts that changed through the night. It saddens me that we don't live as close to the zoo as we used to. We went all the time.

The Cleveland metro park zoo is a really nice place. They take really amazing care to the animals. They also do awesome events like boo at the zoo. This zoo is amazing and it really gives u an exercise Ahem That one huge hill we all know of. But yeah 5 stars its an amazing zoo.

It was after the Lantern Festival but the weather was good for the week so it was family funtime. We didn't get to see all of it but made it worthwhile. A lot of walking. The animal exhibits had very nice environments and the staff were helpful and informative.

One of the best in the world!

Winter Lights is a true delight! You should go. The whole family will enjoy the leisurely drive/walk through this seasonal display.

Winter ligjts were awesome. We did the walk thru and felt safe.

This place is amazing! I've been going here since I was a child and I just love animals! It's ESPECIALLY worth the visit during lantern festivals and winter light and etc.!

Amazing light display! Highly recommend!

Amazing lights.

The lights are just beautiful!

It is awesome and getting better with the new upgraded dome and the staff there are outstanding, you all should visit and see for yourselves.

Make sure to go early, or go with a tolerance for "light" bad weather to avoid crowds.

Good time with kids

Always an amazing experience,both the Asian Lantern Festival and the Christmas lights are first class shows.

Enjoyed the lights at the zoo!!

Lights at Christmas time are amazing! Staff and decor are top notch.

We live the Cleveland Zoo! They appear to maintain their animal habitats fairly well, and their overall management of the visitor experience is top notch. Since the pandemic, we have especially appreciated their drive through offerings, especially the light displays during different seasons. It has really been a high point for us as we have looked for socially distanced, family friendly opportunities!

Love this zoo! Its been a couple of years since I've been here, but plan on going this year. Nicely kept, and has a pretty diverse primate selection. Primates being my favorite mammals. But I also have fond memories of visiting the Rainforest, which I'm pretty sure is getting a new roof right now! The spiral enclosed staircase was pretty cool in there, hope its still there!

The Asian Lantern Festival is an amazing event being organized at Zoo location. The night lights make the visits memorable, complete zoo is decorated with beautiful structures ornamented with colourful lights. The dinosaurs 🦕 with lights gives a realistic feel articulated with sound effects. Even the night shows conducted at 9:45pm was an additional talented show, which added more to the overall audience.

Entertaining and an experiential spot. Liked Lion, Elephants, Zebra, Rhino, Golden Monkey, Kangaroos, Flamingo etc. It has a boardwalk to primates, cats etc which is super cool, maples all along the walk. Train ride was fun, we were able to see Kangaroos. Decoration on Asian theme was fabulous. There are resting benches, cafes, ice cream parlor at many places. Waterfowl Lake is nice.

It was very fun at this zoo. There were many things to see at this amazing zoo such as giraffes that you get to feed tigers, lions. Wonderful gift shop. My favorite part was the elephants. The gorillas were cool too. I would love to go back here again. The dinosaur exhibit was also wonderful. There was also a McDonald’s and Pizza Hut. Great for kids.

The zoo is set up a little weird.. However it was amazing.. I have never seen so many animals out in the open.. I have never seen a snow leopard at a zoo. Definitely worth the trip! It did snow, but didnt ruin anything!

Coolest place to visit in Golden Gate Park. I been here many time though out the years. . I been to the after dark parties and corporate parties. This place is truly a bay area gem. I absolutely love this place. Best of all my children enjoy themselves here as well.

American tourists spots are so royal🤴🤴🤴🤴

Like it. Little bummed that the corona is in the way of opening everything.

very well maintained! Amazing staff.

Great zoo

Nice zoo. Due to covid this zoo doesn't honor participating zoo memberships, so you'll pay full price.

Me and my daughter had a great time participating in the zoo keeper for a day.

Very nice to visit in Summer

Visited in January. Not many animals seen. Zoo is very spread out so much walking. Toledo Zoo is still the best zoo we have ever visited.

Nice drive through Christmas lights.

Many exhibits (bears, birds of prey, and many in the Rainforest and Primates, Cats, and Aquatics building) seem way too small. The Australian Lungfish barely has room to turn around in its tank. I know it's AZA accredited, but it's seems like they used the minimum measurement requirements. And so many loud after hours events (with alcohol)- I'm sure the animals don't appreciate that.

The Christmas light display was one of the best in really worth seeing every year.

Just the best!

I love the animals 5 stars!

Best experience!

Great place to safely walk and support conservation efforts...go and look around... you never know what you might see.

Enjoyed the drive thru Christmas lights. They need to remember the reason for the season. Don't recall seeing anything religious.

Nice big zoo with lots to see. This zoo is beautiful, and underrated.

Great visit! The weather was cold and raining, but we got to see most of the animals. Will definitely go again.

Awesome

The Metroparks Zoo has taken great strides to remain safe in despite the ongoing pandemic. There's only so much ability to deal with that many people, but I feel I have seen zoo staff take great care in addressing zoo goers who don't follow the rules. Overall, well met!

Awesome place to bring your kids and explore for the day. The best part is in the back with the primate, cat and aquarium building which sits atop a very large hill so bring your walking shoes. During COVID-19 times the tram is not running and the hill is sizable.

I've only been here in the winter so far but this place is really cool, the holiday lights are worth coming out, looks like there's a bunch of variety and things to do.

Zoo me and you!

Excellent zoo light show.

The ride. Drive though , well eorth the time. Many displays all the way. Excellent displays. Go your own pase to.

We went during the wild lights. It was so beautiful..I really enjoyed myself. My children had fun as well. I want to go back during the day to see the animals. Most animals were sleep.

Wish the sea lions and seals had a new tank

It's a great zoo. Say hi to the red pandas if you visit

I got to visit my friend and family 👪 ❤ there

Quiet natural private place that I have walked my dogs year round through the decades never tiring of this park.

nice

Super!!!

Fun for family and friends

Very nice zoo. Animals seem content. The year membership is a great deal for those who like to visit the zoo, also gives you deals at other zoo locations.

Holiday lights show!

What a great time

Nice, the staff know the lay of the land, the animals are free. Amazing customer experience and service

Nice place...but the facilities need to be renovated and well maintained. The changing room at the wikki warm spring is an eye sore, feaces everywhere with gut wrenching odour.

I would love to visit Yankari again. It's nature and beauty combined

YANKARI GAME RESERVE This is the well known Wikki Warm Spring in the heart of Yankari Game Reserve. It has different spectacular views & you get to see birds, monkeys & giant trees. It has a constant temperature of 31.1°C and is crystal clear. Visit Yankari Today to enjoy its beauty Nigeria is beautiful

Yankari Game Reserve has a natural spring water and forest, the place is nice but needs to be improved by privatization for a better utilization of its potential.

Exciting experience, the resort is full of nature serenity, perfect for relaxation with family & friends. Good tour guides.

Electricity was only available at 6pm to 6 am in the morning, there was only two choices to be made regarding and the room heater was faulty.. and the baboons were aggressive

It was an amazing experience...

The infrastructures needs to be well maintained. The standards should be same with Safari resorts in other parts of the world.

Wow it is vacation destination, have lots of fun!

The environment look natural

Nice tourist place to be

It's extremely out of line of places I will like to visit again, there are no buses operating in the system currently,

Pleased

an exciting place to be

Best place ever

Cool cool

Wikki.... I'd love to visit the place again

An amazing tourist attraction that needs a midas touch.

The open country and villages that surround Yankari National Park are populated by farmers and herders, but there has been no human settlement in the park for over a century. There is, however, evidence of earlier human habitation in the park, including old iron smelting sites and caves. In 1934, the Northern Regional Committee made a recommendation to the Executive Council to establish a pilot game reserve in the Bauchi Emirate. This was supported by Alhaji Muhammadu Ngeleruma, a minister in the former northern Nigeria Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Around this time, he had been impressed by a visit to a Sudanese game reserve while on a trip to East Africa. On returning, he encouraged the moves to establish something similar in Nigeria. In 1956, the Northern Nigeria Government approved the plans for the creation of a Game Preservation area. Yankari was identified as a region in the south of what was then Bauchi Province where large numbers of wild animals existed naturally and could be protected. In 1957 a Game Preservation area was carved out and the area was constituted as a Bauchi Native Authority Forest Reserve.

A tourist center in Bauchi, a very comfortable place to visit for leisure and tourism

Yankari National Park is a large wildlife park located in the south-central part of Bauchi State , in northeastern Nigeria . It covers an area of about 2,244 square kilometres (866 sq mi) and is home to several natural warm water springs, as well as a wide variety of flora and fauna. Its location in the heartland of the West African savanna makes it a unique way for tourists and holidaymakers to watch wildlife in its natural habitat. Yankari was originally created as a game reserve in 1956, but later designated Nigeria's biggest national park in 1991. It is the most popular destination for tourists in Nigeria and, as such, plays a crucial role in the development and promotion of tourism and ecotourism in Nigeria.It is also one of the most popular eco-destinations in West Africa . History The open country and villages that surround Yankari National Park are populated by farmers and herders, but there has been no human settlement in the park for over a century. There is, however, evidence of earlier human habitation in the park, including old iron smelting sites and caves. In 1934, the Northern Regional Committee made a recommendation to the Executive Council to establish a pilot game reserve in the Bauchi Emirate . This was supported by Alhaji Muhammadu Ngeleruma, a minister in the former northern Nigeria Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Around this time, he had been impressed by a visit to a Sudanese game reserve while on a trip to East Africa. On returning, he encouraged the moves to establish something similar in Nigeria. In 1956, the Northern Nigeria Government approved the plans for the creation of a Game Preservation area. Yankari was identified as a region in the south of what was then Bauchi Province where large numbers of wild animals existed naturally and could be protected. In 1957 a Game Preservation area was carved out and the area was constituted as a Bauchi Native Authority Forest Reserve. Yankari was first opened to the public as a premier game reserve on 1 December 1962. Since then, the Northern Eastern State Government and then the Bauchi State Government both managed the Yankari Game Reserve. The park is now managed by the Federal Government of Nigeria, through the National Park Service. In 1991 it officially became a National Park by decree 36 of the National Government.

I like yankari

Cozy environment to be a and spend quality time with friends and family during a vacation.

A GREAT PLACE FOR LEISURE AND RELAXATION

Nice place to be

First time visit! Wikki Warm spring is highlight of visit. Safari/game viewing is a bit of a letdown. Wildlife sighting is not frequent, tells much about the dwindling wildlife population. Poaching is very prevalent in the reserve. 3 poachers caught a day prior to my visit, while a ranger was shot in the process. Rogue gunshots heard during game viewing in a hide. Poacher footprints seen while tracking hippos. Rangers are poorly equipped and remunerated. More needs to be done for them. Restaurant is poorly managed. Meals are not readily available.

wow, what a nice place to visit especially for students

Great area in Nigeria

Nice place to visit

Amazing park one of it kind in africa, nature's gift to humanity.

A loving place to be on vacation such a nature

Dissapointing. Animal enclosures are small and do not seem humane. Map they hand out is useless. Feels more like a 70's zoo than a haven for the creatures they are responsible to care for. Won't go back.

Great first time.

Great time alot of walking...

Lots of walking, but lots to see! Totally worth it, even in the winter.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has always been one of my favorite places since I was a small child. My wife and I continued it after we met and have been members for years. Our children love it as much as we do. Over the last several years they have made so many changes an have built great new habitats. We never get tired of the zoo and never will. If you haven't been there in a while or ever, I urge you to go! Become a member! You will always find something new or different. Have fun! Go to the Zoo!

The gorillas were cool too. I would love to go back here again. The dinosaur exhibit was also wonderful. There was also a McDonald’s and Pizza Hut. Great for kids.

A lot was closed due to Covid restrictions and there wasn't much to do aside from walking. Couldn't even buy food. It could also use some updates, a lot of empty space and very little improvements over the decades compared to similar sized zoos.

Honestly, I've only been to a few zoos so my basis for comparison isn't great, but I love this place and keep coming back. I have fond memories of being here with my family growing up, and nowadays I'm bringing my own daughter. I've been a Cleveland zoological society member for years.

Beautiful place for a scenic walk

Love this place!!!

Love love love the Cleveland Zoo!! It is THE BEST!!

It was cold and dreary today not many animals out and about. 1 star off for all the other stuff closed off.

One of the best zoo’s I’ve ever been too. Well cleaned and maintained with an abundance of animals.

Animals look sad. Literally...

Love the zoo

Great food and very friendly atmosphere

One of the best zoos that I've ever been to!

Chilly day, some animals were out which was expected. People were friendly, each zone area had a theme for the grouping of aninal which was interesting. Alot of walking between area and some up big hills. Limited food/snack choices. Was a fun few hours

No food vendors, a lot of closed attractions, not well kept. Today was the warmest day so far this season and they should have prepared for it, in my opinion.

Was really nice to get out there, but I wish they'd open the playgrounds.

Love the zoo...still too early for most animals to be out but the Rainforest is still pretty fun!

Always a great time amd I purchased a memberahip this year. Yeah!

I love this zoo

Wasnt much to see but was still a little cold out... an the rainforest said 25 min wait more like 45 just saying for the price could be a little more fluent

Amazing Place to take the kids always friendly staff you can always find yourself finding out something new about the animals.

Always a great time. Took my son for his first time. Can't wait for many more.

Great zoo!!

Entertaining and an experiential spot. Liked Lion

Have gone to the Cleveland Zoo since I was preschool. I am now 66. So much bigger. Clean. Spectacular adventure every time. Suggest everyone get a season pass. Fantastic deal.

We went to the Asian Light Festival and it was beautiful!!! Well done!! Everything was outstanding! The zoo was crowded but we did not run into a lot of people so not wearing masks was not a huge deal. We were 6ft from everyone! Well done Cleveland Zoo!

Cleveland Zoo is definitely the best zoo I've been to so far in Northern Ohio. So many animals to see. The kiddos enjoyed the zipline and the carousel. The train by the kangaroos is always great. They had two trams running to get back and forth between the elephant area and the primates. I wasn't aware until this past trip that the tram is free. I definitely think the all-inclusive tickets are worth it with little ones.

The Cleveland Zoo is hands down beautiful, it's HUGE and the exhibits for the animals are massive which I love! It is very decorative and it has my favorite animals (snow leopards)!!!!!! I went for the Asian Lantern Festival and it was amazing!

This zoo is enormous so be prepared to walk and hike. We were disappointed it wasn't easy to get a ride on the tram. We couldn't find the carousel and the 4-D show wasn't working. The positives were the scenery, the giraffes, and the animals that we did see. 2 of the kangaroos had Joey's in their pouches.

I really love how well the animals are taken care of. It would be better if many of the attractions would be open. I also really wish that the zoo would have some more rides besides the carousel. If they would have bought the rotor, witches wheel, scrambler, spider and Matterhorn and ran them off of wind power it would really make it the best zoo out there. If they dug out the side of the hill that the tram goes up and down they could put them there with a kiddie coaster and boardwalk. The amount of revenue would be well worth it. That could lead to bigger and better animal related projects. Scooters and a path for them would be kind of nice too. Great place in need of some forward thinking.

One of the greatest zoo in Cleveland. It’s bigger than you actually expect it to be. I enjoyed the wide varieties of animals and birds and reptiles and fishes. I like the way they we kept. Well managed. There are lots of things to watch and enjoy. My only critique is that they did not have hand sanitizing stations throughout as I would have expected. Always a good time here though. Overall a great experience and we will come back surely.

This zoo is incredible. We absolutely love going there. We are from Pittsburgh but take a day trip every so often to go there. Clean, friendly, and just beautiful.

What a wonderful day! Multiple groups coming together to support a cure for Alzheimer's. Go Team Baldwin Wallace, School of Nursing!! The park is clean and animals appear well kept. The zip line was fun and provides spectacular views including the Cleveland skyline! A great time for all ages!

this is one of the best zoos I've ever been to. the lay out is very cool, tiger cages that allow them to walk about you was on of my favorite features. they do a great job keeping the grounds clean and vibrant. for one of the best views of Cleveland you'll ever get i suggested taking a ride on their zip line. the animals were also alot more active than what i usually see at a zoo. even the red pandas were walking around right by the glass. part of the exhibits are in a building out in the parking lot and it can be kinda confusing, but staff are very helpful and friendly. highly recommend stopping by this place if you are at all a fan of zoos

What a Magical experience!! Hot chocolate vendors, DJ, lights galore!! I wish I lived closer. I'd attend every night. Not sure if its available....but what a great place to start a walking group. I think we clocked our walk to be a little under 5 miles. I could see this being. A nightly routine for anyone who wants to walk at night and feel safe. I am looking forward to going back for the Asian lantern festival.

The zoo is large and beautiful! Make sure you you have comfortable walking shoes! Presently (October 2021) quite a few of the attractions were closed so that was a bit disappointing and we could have saved our time by avoiding those areas if we had known. It may possibly be posted somewhere but we didn’t think to look ahead for that. Overall, the kids and I still enjoyed our time seeing the animals and interacting with the learning exhibits. I highly recommend bringing cash to pay to feed the giraffes. The experience alone was worth the money spent. Not many people may notice or give kudos to the plant life here but I most definitely enjoyed the flowers, trees etc that are intentionally placed throughout the park.

I have gone countless times in the last 6 months and I have still yet to see everything! Staff is always helpful and friendly and willing to speak with guests and it gives for a better experience. I know that the staff there work extremely hard and I appreciate all that they do. I definitely bring family and friends of all ages there everyone can have a great time.

I just became a zoo member and enjoyed my first tour through with some friends who knew their way around. We just did a loop to see bears, tigers, and elephants (oh my). The animals were a lot more active than I would have thought on a hot and humid day. Really enjoyed the elephant exhibit since the window to see in is placed near a feeding area so you can see up close and personal. Also the giraffe area has designated feeding times so you can see the animals a lot closer. So cool. I also checked out the Rainforest and the orangutans are probably the biggest draw especially watching the younger members. I'm excited to go back for more adventures!

A nice place to spend the morning and walk around. Fun to watch the animals. The animals are well kept and healthy. Lots of paths to walk on and plenty of benches to stop and rest. Also had lunch at the cafe in the Rainforest. Decent food.

Been a while since my wife and I've visited and it is always a pleasure when we do. We didn't hit up any rides or concessions or shows, as those were limited anyways, but the animals are always the real draw anyways. Perfect weather and a great way to spend a Saturday.

I grew up going to this zoo and I still love it as an adult. Really well maintained and clean. The Rainforest is a must see while you're there. I recently visited for the Asian Lantern Festival for the first time and it was very nicely done.

First time visiting this zoo and I thought it was great. Most animals were out and active and some even interacted with the people. Went on a Sunday and it wasn't super crowded. Both my kids had a great time. I find it to be a tad pricey, but I'm poor so lol. Definitely worth the visit

I went to the zoo during the lantern festival and it was such a great experience! My kids loved the lights and it only gets better during the night time. The lanterns truly show their beauty when the sun has come down and it's completely worth the cost just to see how much my kiddos enjoyed themselves.

It is a well maintained, nice zoo. There is a large variety of animal species to view. Make sure you bring your best walking shoes. There is a large area to cover if you want to see the different areas of the zoo. It tends to get too crowded in the summer, on special events, and holidays. Make sure to visit the Rain Forest as well.

It was a nice zoo. It took a while to walk everything which was good and bad. A lot of animals could be seen and up close. I really liked the peregrine falcon piece under the bridge. Very interesting and unique way to showcase an animal. My only complaint is that there was a lot of construction but that is not necessarily a bad thing. I spent at least 3 hours here alone. I highly recommend getting a corn dog. 🤪

We attended the Asian Lantern Festival. It was amazing! Great to see the animals just before dark, the acrobat show and then the lanterns lighting up the zoo. A definite must see!

Visited the Zoo with a good expectation by seeing the reviews and promotions.. but it was not as expected . Well maintained , good staff , good parking spaces , good food court.. but less animals and others things which we expect from a zoo ...there are many better zoo with free entry ... Not worth paying entry fee and fee for each entry ..

It’s a very good place to go with family or friends too long walks and kind of hilly if you want to take longer route I went for the Asian lantern festival and it’s beautiful they also have a little theater they do performances there than are 15 minutes long at those hours 6:45 , 8:45 or 9:45 tickets are about $22.00 individual or you can get a pack of 4 for $70 for me it was a great experience I did not see many animals but enjoyed the lanterns 💙

Great zoo. They have had the Asian Lantern Festival for the last several years along with other events they put on throughout the year. Nice variety of animals and you can walk the whole zoo in a day.

On Mondays it is free, but I think that it is free because they make the maintenance of the zoo because a lot of animals were not there. I didn't have a good experience, though. But I think and hope that it is just because it is a free day. I could fed the giraffes, and it was an amazing experience. Good food court

Generally a lovely zoo. Really enjoyed the rainforest building. They had a number of animals off exhibit and a number of them that the habitat is designed such that they can mostly hide so you can only see a tail or something. The Asian Lantern Festival was AWESOME! That was well worth every penny spent on it. So unique and impressive. Kudos to the designers -- must've been so much fun seeing that come together!

After being to Columbus Zoo and Cincinnati Zoo - this one is not as big as the above two. The time of the day matters a lot. Go during the feeding window to see the animals live in action. When we went there the Tigers were sleeping and we missed elephant’s during the initial part of the tour, and we missed koala as well. They’ve maintained the zoo is fantastic way. It was Chinese theme the day we went and the activities were awesome. I wouldn’t recommend the food there, please bring your own.

Normally not a big fan of zoos but we LOVED visiting the Cleveland zoo and absolutely recommend it. We have never been so close to so many beautiful creatures and well done exhibits educating us on the need to protect and safeguard them. Everything was reasonably priced and so we enjoyed a few treats while there. We loved all the decorations for the upcoming lantern festival and think that would be a magical experience at night. The only recommendation- bring water. We found just a handful of fountains and no bottle fillers. It’s possible there were more or we missed the bottle fillers but we always drink water and ran out multiple times searching for working water fountains. Aside from that, beautiful zoo with amazing creatures and incredibly exhibits that bring you up close.

Went to the zoo on a Saturday. Parking was no problem as there are ample spots in the lots. Animals were in good health and habitats were thoughtfully laid out. Overall a positive experience at the zoo!

I went to the lantern festival for my first time. It was a spontaneous last minute event. I am so ever grateful that I got to see what I saw so if anybody wants to go I recommend just go. Don't wait, just go and enjoy life

Every year we attend the Asian Lantern Festival at the zoo. While it is not the same experience relative to seeing the animals as you would in the daytime, it is still an awesome experience for the family. The festival lights and displays are great, and we still got to see wide awake and active Tigers, Elephants, Wolves, Beavers, Reindeer, Bison and many other animals (along with some sleeping ones). The zoo is clean, the staff is friendly and whomever is responsible for putting on this event does a great job.

This review was done during the Asian Lantern Festival, a yearly fall event. As always, had the time of our lives during our visit! Cannot contain our enthusiasm over each year's new twists and exhibits! Never a dull moment and open just long enough to have a truly unique experience.

The zoo is such a fun place to go, and the Asian Lantern Festival is just a spectacular event. Going early affords you better pictures but as night time falls the colors just jump out at you. Some of the displays move. The whole park is decorated with exhibits and whether you're young or old I'm sure you will enjoy it.

This is a nice zoo! There is a train that takes you around the Australian section. There is a unique carousel that has a different animal for each seat. There is also a Zipline, from which you can see downtown Cleveland when you're at the top. We had a nice time despite it being quite chilly out!

Phenomenal zoo. Plenty of space. Exhibits are pretty good and well thought out. Lots of ways for animals to engage in activity. Well worth the trip. We'll be back for sure