Cleveland Metroparks Zoo to reopen next week amid cautious safety plan
The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo restarts operations Wednesday after COVID-19 closures. Executive director Chris Kuhar emphasizes safety for guests staff and animals while Jacqueline Gerling notes revenue losses and strong animal care. The zoo also hosted virtual classroom programs and Cruise the Zoo fundraising, with remaining opportunities to view the grounds by vehicle.
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Rhino Reserve expansion opens at Cleveland Zoo
The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo debuts the Daniel Maltz Rhino Reserve, expanding to over double the habitat for five eastern black rhinos and adding indoor barns, shade, misting, mud wallow and rub posts. Built with 2.5 million dollars from the Cleveland Zoological Society, the ADA accessible deck offers new viewing options as five rhinos — four females and one male — await visitors. The project follows a decade of wildlife upgrades totaling 35 million dollars for African Elephant Crossing, Rosebrough Tiger Passage and Asian Highlands.
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Wang Chung Reunites For Basement Benefit Concert
Wang Chung and fellow 80s acts perform in an online Back to the Basement show to aid Direct Relief. Nick Feldman recalls Abbey Road session with Paul McCartney lending his bass for Dance Hall Days. Proceeds support humanitarian relief and frontline workers.
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Rock Hall to reopen with safety rules and timed tickets
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland will reopen June 15 after a March closure due to the pandemic. Visitors face six foot distancing or two Stratocaster spans, temperature checks, masks, enhanced cleaning, hand sanitizer, and cashless payment with timed online tickets. Live plaza music returns in July. healthcare workers receive free admission June 14.
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