Fairytales & Frogs at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Presented by Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Monday, February 20, 2012 (10:00 am - 1:00 pm) Just in time to celebrate Leap Year is the return of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's Fairytales & Frogs event!

The third annual "toadally" awesome celebration of all things amphibian is a great way for the whole family to leave winter behind for a day.

The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, February 20 in The RainForest. All kids 11 and younger get FREE admission to the Zoo and The RainForest with a paid adult admission, and everyone is encouraged to come dressed as a princess, prince or frog.

Thaw out in The RainForest's 80-degree temperature while you learn about the environmental importance of frogs and the unique role they have played in fairytales and stories throughout history.

Visitors also will have the chance to meet the Zoo's larger-than-life frog mascots and even a princess! Join the AM1260 Radio Disney Road Crew for music, dancing and prizes, Get Close encounters with real frogs, a chance to separate amphibian fact from fiction with the keepers, crafts, stories and more.

Frogs around the world are under siege from a host of various threats including habitat loss through deforestation, increases in water pollution levels, the introduction of non-native species to their habitats and the rapid spread of the chytrid fungus.

Visitors can see more than a dozen frog species, many of them endangered, on exhibit in The RainForest along with plenty of other reptiles, turtles and snakes.

The RainForest will be jumpin' with fun and activities, so break out your ball gown and tiara and pack up the tadpoles for Fairytales & Frogs!

Adult residents of Cuyahoga County (with proper ID) receive $5 admission to The RainForest and free admission to the Zoo, following regular Monday admission rates. Out-of-county residents can also enjoy reduced winter admission to the Zoo and The RainForest. For additional pricing information, visit clemetzoo.com or call (216) 661-6500.