CLEVELAND ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is home to the largest collection of primate species in North America among its 3000 animals representing more than 600 species. And, the Zoo is a botanical garden, demonstrating the relationship between plants, animals and humans. The Zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums and participates in 58 Species Survival Plans.

The Zoo began as Wade Park in 1882 after Jeptha H. Wade donated 73-acres of land and 14 American deer to the City of Cleveland. By 1907, however, Cleveland City Council had laid plans to build the Cleveland Museum of Art and decided to move the Zoo to its current location.