Golf Cart Cruises Through The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Are Fun For The Whole Family
By Nikki Rhoades|Published February 16, 2021
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Nikki Rhoades
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Nikki is a lifelong Ohioan with a love for literature. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Akron and has enjoyed publishing her written work since 2007. She has a love of travel and does so frequently, though she believes that home is where the heart is — she continues to work in and around Cleveland as a digital content specialist to this day, working on everything from commercial scripts and social media posts to grassroots marketing initiatives.
Over the years, Cleveland has grown and changed. So, too, has one of the city’s oldest attractions: the local zoo. The city’s zoo traces its roots back to 1882, when the “Cleveland Zoological Park” opened where the Cleveland Museum of Art now stands. Eventually, management was taken over by the Cleveland Metroparks, and they instantly set to work making improvements for both animals and visitors alike.
Today, the Metroparks team works hard every day to continue making improvements… and, oftentimes, they come in the form of engaging new programs. Ever heard of the Cleveland Metropark Zoo’s golf cart cruise program? If not, your mind is about to be blown. Close your eyes and visualize the wind blowing through your hair and the sun on your back while the sounds of exotic critters echo in the distance. There’s no better way to cruise the zoo! Check it out:
The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is the best place to go in the city if you're looking to get up close and personal with some of Cleveland's feistiest residents.
The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is an incredibly diverse destination. Each year brings more and more to the table, meaning the zoo has probably opened a few new exhibits since you last visited. Just in the past few years, the Zoo has opened Asian Highlands and an all-new Rhino Reserve! (Which replaced the old Monkey Island, by the way.)
Here, animals from all around the world live their best lives across an exceedingly diverse 183-acre campus.
There is so much to see and do at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo! Some exhibits are more hands-on than others, but every trip to this local landmark is a blast.
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There's so much to see and do across the zoo, in fact, that one could easily spend all day on foot exploring it.
Golf cart cruises are the latest trend at the zoo, and the easy-peasy tours they offer are downright genius. Tour on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday and treat yourself to an inside look at animal insights!
Sign your paperwork in advance to prep for this awesome experience. It costs $200 for non-members to book a cruise for up to six people, and that includes approximately 60 minutes of adventure.
By the time the cruise finishes up near the Australian Adventure, you'll feel like nothing short of an animal expert.
You'll love checking out places like the Daniel Maltz Rhino Reserve and African Elephant Crossing with an animal expert on board. Golf cart cruises will stop at different exhibits, but whether or not you choose to get off and walk around is up to you!
Golf cart cruises have a maximum capacity of six people and they take place rain or shine.
Book your adventure at least three days in advance, and be sure to budget a whole day for your adventure... after the golf cart cruise concludes, your ticket also includes entry to the zoo. Explore to your heart's content!
Golf cart cruises are an awesome new attraction at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, and that's the naked truth!
Get it? Because it's a naked mole rat? Sigh. Just don't forget about this awesome program at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, because it's happening as we speak and spots are filling up. This is one cool attraction that every Clevelander should check out!
When it comes to outdoor fun, it’s hard to top the Cleveland Metropark Zoo’s golf cart cruise program. Have you ever enjoyed a private golf cart tour of the zoo? We want to hear about your experience in the comments!
