Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

We are saddened to share the passing of V, our female North American black bear. V was a special part of our Zoo for 20 years, earning her name from the distinctive white marking in the shape of a "V" on her chest. As she aged, our animal care and veterinary teams worked closely to ensure her comfort and wellbeing. This morning, V was humanely euthanized due to her advanced age, declining health and reduced quality of life.

V came to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo in 2006, and while her exact age is unknown, it is predicted she was between 20-25 years old. V lived beyond average life expectancy - a reflection of the dedicated care she received. We’re grateful to the team that built a strong bond with V and proud to have provided skilled husbandry and veterinary care to her over the past two decades.

Guests may notice a temporary transition in her habitat during this time.

We invite you to share your memories of V and join us in honoring her life.

Walk through it. Dance through it. Drive through it. Experience it after dark.🌟🏮 Asian Lantern Festival presented by Meijer is just 3 weeks away at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo! Grab your tickets today! https://buff.ly/DpUeGaq

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*Available May through October

Celebrate Father’s Day at the Zoo! Dads get into Cleveland Metroparks Zoo FREE on Sunday, June 21 for Father’s Day courtesy of Wayside Furniture & Mattress.

Our co**se flower Cronus has been open for about 40 hours and is now fading fast after its brief but unforgettable bloom. Like all co**se flowers, the show is fleeting!

The scent has already diminished, and the flower has started to close. Cronus will still be visible through the weekend for guests to visit.

No kidding, it's finally Friday! 🎉🐐

Don't miss your chance to see Cronus! We are more than 20 hours into the full bloom and hundreds of guests have seen and smelled our co**se flower today. Co**se flowers can stay in full bloom for 24-48 hours.

Guests in line to see the flower by 5 p.m. today will have the opportunity to see Cronus. The Zoo is opening early again tomorrow at 9 a.m. for members and 9:30 a.m. for all guests.

The bloom is progressing!

Cronus the co**se flower started opening this afternoon at an impressive 58 inches tall. Over the next 24 hours, it will fully reveal one of the world’s largest flowers along with its famously unforgettable scent.

Experience this rare moment in person TOMORROW! The Zoo will open early at 9 a.m. for members and 9:30 a.m. for all guests. Blooms like this don’t happen often, and once Cronus fully opens, the countdown is on!

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