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Cleveland Metroparks, recognized as one of the nation’s top park systems, spans more than 25,000 acres across 18 park reservations and over 330 miles of trails that circle the city of Cleveland in an Emerald Necklace. The Park District is also home to nine public golf courses, five nature centers, dining and retail destinations, and the award-winning Cleveland Metroparks Zoo — offering year-round recreation, conservation, and education opportunities for all.

With more than 10,000 animals, representing over 500+ species, the Toledo Zoo & Aquarium is one of the world’s most complete zoological parks. Explore deep sea creatures and far off lands - from Africa to the Arctic in one fun day!

Imagination Station, Toledo’s Science Center, is a vital non-profit organization that is an integral part of Toledo’s economic, educational and social landscape. With hundreds of interactive exhibits and demonstrations, we deliver a multi-sensory experience that’s as fun as it is educational. Imagination Station provides a critical layer of science enrichment by serving as an educational partner for educators, schools, parents and the community. It’s with a thoughtful blend of exhibits, experiences, education and excitement that Imagination Station inspires visitors to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) in Northwest Ohio. Our Mission: Serve our community by providing informal science education and fun in order to spark a passion for the sciences by combining interactive exhibits and educational programming. Our Vision: To be a science center whose impact extends well beyond our walls and inspires innovation, equips our visitors with valuable life skills and prepares our community for our knowledge-based economy. We do this because we know that we can inspire people, that people shape the sciences and that the sciences will shape the world. Our Team Values: Service and collaboration - We help each other do whatever it takes to support the science center, one another and our community. Responsibility - We take ownership of our roles. We understand that every person makes a difference and that excellence inspires excellence. Empathy - We create an inclusive environment in which a wide variety of thoughts, opinions, backgrounds and perspectives are valued and respected. Passion - We create an environment where our enthusiasm is contagious and an environment in which learning is fun. Innovation - We foster a creative environment that is always searching for new ways to share interactive STEM education with the community. To become a member of our team, apply online here: imaginationstationtoledo.org/join-the-team