CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Blackie, the elderly Nile hippo who died Monday at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, went the way of many beloved family pets and was buried where he lived. The zoo will only ...

Send it to John C. Kuehner. Today, we answer this question: Whatever happened to Blackie, the last hippopotamus at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo? He's retired, living in Roman splendor at the zoo.

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The oldest Nile hippopotamus in North America has died at age 59 at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Blackie the hippopotamus — who was brought to the zoo from Africa in 1955 and sired three males ...

The Cleveland Metroparks Zoos horticultural calendar which spells the date and date in plants near the Primate, Cat and Aquatics building is among the most popular spots to be photographed at the zoo.

Kayembe made history as the first gorilla born at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo in its 140-year history. “Kayembe” baby gorilla out on exhibit on August 9, 2022. (Kyle Lanzer/Cleveland ...

With more than 3,000 animals representing 600 different species, you'll find plenty to do at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Beyond regular zoo amenities, such as animal viewing, gift shops and ...

It was just days between the time Rooted in Trees founder Paul Abbey learned about the Japanese concept of urban forests and his discovery that Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Executive Director ...

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s Executive Director Dr. Chris Kuhar is only the 10th director in the Zoo’s 142-year-history and is looking to the future. “It’s a truly momentous time for ...