Zoos & Aquariums in Cleveland (2026)
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Our curated guide to zoo aquarium cleveland -- hand-picked by locals who know the city best. Each listing includes ratings, photos, hours, and directions pulled from real data.
1$Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland
Animal exhibits, a simulated rainforest, an interactive kids section, a gift shop & restaurants.
2Greater Cleveland Aquarium
2000 Sycamore St Main Tank Viewing, Cleveland
Interactive marine exhibits, including a walk-through experience & a mock research vessel.
3Akron Zoo
500 Edgewood Ave, Akron
50-acre zoo featuring 700+ species, a grizzly exhibit, a train & seasonal events.
4$$Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 W Powell Rd, Powell
Park showcasing land & sea life with a hands-on tide pool, reptile house, kangaroo walkabout & more.
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7Toledo Zoo Aquarium
2700 Broadway St, Toledo
Long-standing regional zoo housing 800 species of animals, plus a zip-line & modern aquarium.
83900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland
9Toledo Zoo
Toledo Main Gift Shop, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo
Destination for animal exhibits, live concerts, holiday lights & other seasonal events.
10Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
7370 Baker St, Pittsburgh
Animal center features an African Savanna, Asian Forest, Bear park, PPG Aquarium & Kids Kingdom.
1128728 Wolf Rd, Bay Village
Center offering interactive experiences with animals, plus a planetarium & programs/camps for kids.
12Cleveland Zoological Society
3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland
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