The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo entrance, seen in April 2006. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @AJHalliwell (talk) (Uploads
At the Cleveland Zoo, Balto and his team finally found peace and comfort. They were cared for with the respect they had earned, becoming beloved attractions for visitors. Thousands of people came to see the hero dogs, many of whom remembered their incredible story. Balto lived out the rest of his life in the zoo, passing away in 1933 at the age of 14. His legacy endured, and his preserved body was later displayed at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History as a tribute to his remarkable journey. Balto’s time at the zoo allowed him to experience the care and admiration that his heroic efforts had long deserved.
