Rhinos

Boys
Ira, Puff
Rinaldi
Ronnie (or Ronny or Rhonnie)
Ross
Russ (or Rusty)
Sam
Sir Galahad

Girls
Cher
Ella (or Elle)
Fluffy, Hermione
Noir, Onyx
Ronnie (or Ronny or Rhonnie or Rhonda)
Rose (or Rosie)
Sarah (or Sara)

Rhinoceros

Meet Azizi, the Zoo's Black Rhino Baby
Born August 31, 2000

After a 15-month gestation period, Inge (pronounced Ing' ah), Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's 7-year old African black rhinoceros (Diceros biocornis michaeli), delivered a female calf at 5:57 p.m. on Thursday, August 31, 2000. The baby, Azizi, is growing rapidly from her birth weight of approximately 80 pounds to 1500 pounds at 16 months of age. Inge arrived at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo in 1997 from South Africa. Her transfer was the result of a cooperative effort between Addo Elephant National Park in South Africa, the International Rhino Foundation and the Association of Zoos & Aquariums. The reason for the transfer: to introduce Inge to the Zoo's male black rhino, Spike. After the carefully planned introduction, which included close monitoring of behaviors and hormone levels, Inge's pregnancy was confirmed in the spring of 1999.

Black rhinos are a highly endangered species due primarily to illegal hunting. In 1970, the world population of black rhinos was 65,000. By 1980, this number dropped to 15,000, and today, it is thought that less than 3,000 black rhinos remain.

Concessions

Food Court and Roaring Lion Cafe (located in the Welcome Plaza):
Safari Snacks: Deli sandwiches, hot dogs, brats and Italian sausages, nachos, popcorn, pretzels, Ben & Jerry's ice cream, beverages. Open year round 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Pizza Hut: Personal pan pizzas (cheese, pepperoni, supreme), breadsticks, beverages. Open year round 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

The Crocodile Cafe in The RainForest: deli sandwiches, salads, hot dishes and more. Open year round, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

McDonald's: Extra Value Meals, Happy Meals, Apple Dippers, McFlurries, Shakes, Cones, Milk, Juice. Open 10 a.m. to close, April 1 through October 31.

KFC Express: Chicken Strips, Sandwiches & Wraps, Potato Wedges, Cole Slaw and cold beverages. Open 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Treetops Cafe (near the Primate Cat & Aquatics Building): offers fresh made to order deli sandwiches, Pizza Hut personal pan pizzas, hot dogs, brats and Italian sausages, chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders, fries, nachos, popcorn, pretzels, Ben & Jerry's ice cream, beverages. Open 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Matilda's Grill in Australian Adventure: deli sandwiches, hot dogs, brats and Italian sausages, nachos, popcorn, pretzels, Ben & Jerry's ice cream, beverages. Open 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Wilderness Grill: hot dogs, brats and Italian sausages, nachos, popcorn, pretzels, Ben & Jerry'sice cream, beverages. Open 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Grin N Bear Eats (in Northern Trek): hot dogs, brats and Italian sausages, nachos, popcorn, pretzels, Ben & Jerry's ice cream, beverages. Open 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Wade Hall (near Waterfowl Lake): Ben & Jerry's ice cream. Open 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Savanna Watering Hole (near Giraffe Exhibit): domestic and imported beer, nachos, cotton candy, pretzels, soft drinks. Closed until summer.

Other food concessions throughout the Zoo: sno cones, icees, coffee kiosk. Weather and patronage traffic will determine exact closing times at some locations.

* Tip for parents with young children: concession areas do not provide straws or lids for animal safety so you might want to bring "sippy cups" or other non-spillable containers from home.