CLEVELAND (WEST)

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo creates compelling experiences that connect people with wildlife and inspire personal responsibility for conserving the natural world. In addition to working with communities to secure a future for wildlife around the world, the Zoo is also engaging communities in collaborative efforts closer to home. Whether working with international conservation partners across the globe or our neighbors closer to home, we develop programs based on community needs and activities, and engaging communities in program planning is a key part of that approach.

Occupying the historic FirstEnergy Powerhouse building located on the west bank of the Cuyahoga River in the city’s Flats district, the aquarium, which opened in January 2012, consists of approximately 70,000 square feet (6,500 m2) of exhibition space and features 55 exhibits over 9 thematic concentrations representing both local and exotic species of fish.[1] The facility is the only independent, free-standing aquarium in the state of Ohio and ended a 26-year period that the city lacked a public aquarium.

Cleveland’s oldest public market is home to 100 vendors offering meats, seafood, fruits, vegetables, baked goods, dairy, flowers, ready-to-eat foods, spices and nuts.

First Energy Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Cleveland, Ohio, United States, primarily for American football. It is the home field of the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League, and serves as a venue for other events such as college and high school football, soccer, and concerts.

Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is a multi-purpose arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The building is the home of the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association and the Cleveland Monsters of the American Hockey League. It also serves as a secondary arena for Cleveland State Vikings men’s and women’s basketball.