# Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Thanksgiving Weekend Family Discovery > Event for families in the Cleveland area (OH). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Fri, Nov 27 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM - Where: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109 - Ages: All ages (Interactive touch tables, heated indoor habitats, and wildlife keeper chats) - Price: $19 Adults, $15 Children (ages 2-11), Free for infants under 2 and Zoo Members - Organizer: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo - Official page: https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/cleveland-metroparks-zoo-thanksgiving-weekend-family-discovery--listing-fcec0ea65d153e8b9650ab03 ## About Cleveland Metroparks Zoo welcomes families for a Thanksgiving holiday weekend exploration across 183 scenic wooded acres, highlighting cold-hardy wildlife in their expansive outdoor habitats and tropical species in heated indoor pavilions. Young explorers can visit the sprawling two-story RainForest, where warm misty breezes, free-flying birds, and playful orangutans offer a cozy escape from brisk November air. Throughout the holiday weekend, zoo naturalists host interactive Thanksgiving-themed enrichment demonstrations, showing how elephants, bears, and primates enjoy seasonal pumpkin feasts. Paved walking loops meander through the African Savanna, Wilderness Trek, and Australian Adventure, complemented by warming huts, fire pits, and seasonal hot chocolate stations along main thoroughfares. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: All exhibits, pathways, and tram depots feature smooth asphalt surfaces and ADA-compliant ramp access suitable for double strollers. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Designated nursing mother suites, heated indoor restrooms with diaper changing stations, and family dining pavilions are located near the Welcome Plaza and RainForest. • Age Suitability: Engaging for infants, toddlers, school-age kids, and grandparents, featuring hands-on discovery stations tailored for early childhood learners. • Sensory Tips: Outdoor trails provide plenty of open space; the RainForest contains intermittent tropical thunderstorm sound effects that sensitive ears can bypass via main concourses. ## Similar picks in Cleveland - [WinterLand Cleveland Thanksgiving Weekend Family Festival & Tree Lighting](https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/winterland-cleveland-thanksgiving-weekend-family-festival-and-tree-lig--listing-e2997381bf4fdebd364fd444) — Sat, Nov 28 · 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Cleveland Public Square · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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