![]() ![]() "Freddy has him on her at all times," said Elena Less, associate animal curator.įreddy is the surrogate mom to Kayembe, six months old, who is the first gorilla baby born at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Speaking of experience, meet Fredricka, a.k.a. "He's quite an independent little guy! So, we're seeing a difference in her experience level and I think you see that with humans too as they have more children." "She's letting Zaki be more independent than she did Merah, and he's taking full advantage of that," said Schoffner. "Their total concentration is on that kid. "They're raising their babies by themselves and because of that the babies stay with them longer," he said. "I think they're the stellar moms of the great ape world," said Tad Schoffner, animal curator. He's not nursing anymore or very rarely."Īnother adorable little cling-on at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is Zaki, 1, and his mom Kera. He'll start eating eucalyptus on his own more. "So, you'll actually see him start to crawl off on his own and explore the habitat. "And at this stage, at about one year old, the joey will start to become a little more independent," said DeGroot. She says the koala baby then nurses in mom's pouch and grows for about 7 months before emerging and clinging on tightly to mom. "The koala mom is probably the most patient," said Jen DeGroot, associate animal curator.Īfter about a month of gestation, DeGroot says the Koala mom's jelly-bean-sized baby is born and quickly crawls up into her pouch, which unlike other marsupials opens from the bottom.ĭeGroot says it's an older adaptation from when Koalas were more ground-dwelling as opposed to now living up in trees today. Like Mackenzie and her Koen, who just turned one in April. They are the cutest and cuddliest pairs at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo adored by visitors and each other. So, in honor of Mother's Day, we're taking a walk on the wild side and learning about some of the amazing moms at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. While you can see the impressive array during the day, in order to see it in all it's splendor, you have to buy a ticket to the limited engagement event.CLEVELAND - We know motherhood can be wild at times. They were setting up for Asian Lantern Festival when I was there so I had to get a ticket to run back up for that. Be there for elephant crossing, either morning or evening. Gets you the 4D theater, carousel, train and discounts on other attractions. Wrist band is worth it, especially if you have kids. Aviary was closed and the kangaroo walk-about isn't the free range walk-about I've experienced in most other zoos. Wilderness trek is a trek but don't miss it! Only really disappointing area was Australia. Giraffe feeding is always fun and a challenge to make them use the 18" tongue and work for it. 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.Īfrican area is great. They did have food available for purchase including a McDonald's, Pizza Hut and sub shop, but since all the seating was outside we elected to wait because it was only 53°.Ī beautiful zoo! Mature forest and well maintained grounds. ![]() It is a lot of walking and we did not see the whole zoo because our elderly mother got tired and hungry. They have made many improvements since the last time I was here and the cages were all clean and the animals appeared healthy. Kids loved it and were also able to dress up in their costumes. The area was also decorated for the Halloween season with Halloween music. You can also see 5 Disney Princesses, Spider man, Batman, Scooby Doo and Shaggy, and a couple other characters and get pictures taken with them again under COVID guidelines. The trick or treat fest was really cute with about 7 candy stations all with a different type of candy and they are set up as noncontact. In addition, you can also explore the zoo and get one complimentary admission to either the Boomerang train ride, 4D Theater or Giraffe deck. ![]() You do have to purchase tickets on line along with getting a time for the trick or treat fest. ![]()
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