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About Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Welcome to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, a premier venue in Cleveland, OH for weddings, corporate events, conferences, meetings, and private celebrations. With flexible spaces, generous capacities, and a convenient city location, we’ve got you covered from planning to execution. Secure your seats and book with a trusted connection—we’ve got you.

Below you'll find detailed information on seating configurations, parking, transportation, and nearby affiliate-friendly lodging and dining to make planning easy.

Note: The zoo supports a range of events, including Winter Wonder Weekends with heater‑driven shuttle service and free carousel rides, Boo at the Zoo in the fall, and other seasonal programs. For venue-specific details, we list capacities for each space and highlight accessibility features, parking options, and transit routes to help you plan a smooth event in Cleveland.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109.
  • Venue type: Zoo within the Cleveland Metroparks system; provides multiple event spaces for weddings, conferences, meetings, and private events.
  • Parking: Free parking with Lion Lot for accessibility; other lots include Stork, Otter, Tiger, and Bear; accessible parking near the entrance; drop-off areas available.
  • Transit: Accessible by Regional Transit Authority (RTA) buses; plan your trip with RTA options (By RTA Bus).
  • Windows on the World capacity: up to 64 guests seated and up to 100 guests theater-style.
  • Jack Joseph Morton Mandel Auditorium capacity: accommodates up to 80 guests.
  • Primate Picnic Canopy capacity: accommodates up to 225 guests.
  • Stillwater Place capacity: reception capacity up to 300 guests; mingling capacity higher in some configurations.
  • Rising Waters capacity: seating for up to 120 guests.
  • Circle of Wildlife Carousel: features 64 hand-carved animals. Opening date: May 30, 2014.
  • Primate Forest / Tropical Forest: RainForest is being transformed; Tropical Forest and CrossCountry Mortgage Forest Home planned to open in 2026 as part of the Primate Forest project.
  • Notable events: Winter Wonder Weekends (jan–mar; heater‑driven shuttle and free carousel rides), Boo at the Zoo (Fall, 2025), and other seasonal programs; the Zoo also hosts weddings, corporate events, and private parties at Stillwater Place and other venues.