Why winter is the best time to visit the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Описание: With smaller crowds, cooler temperatures, and animals that thrive in the cold, the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo says the winter months offer a completely different and often more intimate way to experience wildlife.

The zoo is open 363 days a year, and according to Executive Director Chris Kuhar, winter is when many animals truly come alive.

"We have a lot of cold-loving animals here," Kuhar said. "The bison, several bear species, and our tigers, they love the snow. You really get a more intimate experience. The crowds are smaller, and the animals tend to change their behavior a bit when there are fewer people in the park."

Visitors may notice that difference right away. Animals that typically lounge in the shade during the summer are often more active in colder weather. Tigers, for example, can be spotted sprawled out in snow drifts, seemingly right at home. --

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