Z is for Zoos and Aquariums

Some of my fondest memories of my hometown, Cleveland, Ohio, are from days spent exploring the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. The zoo is free to residents of Cuyahoga County on Mondays, making it accessible to everyone.

As a kid I spent many Mondays during school breaks gazing at the animals, learning to appreciate their strength and beauty. When my son was growing up frequent zoo trips were part of our family routine. There was so much to see that we never grew tired of visiting. Later the Clevela...