Panda Palace Special Edition
Happy International Red Panda Day! With a whole day dedicated to Coco, Lulu and Penny, we had to celebrate with special edition of Panda Palace. Red Panda Day is a day to raise awareness about red…
Read More2021 Akron Zoo Baby Boom
It is always fun to see new faces at your Akron Zoo, but this year your zoo has welcomed a whopping 12 newborns! While this is by no means a record (I mean, do you know how many babies fish can have…
Read MoreHoneybees – Are They Still in Trouble?
Are honeybees endangered? Is Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) still a thing? What is even going on?
Honeybees are non-native pollinators critically important for our food supply. They were imported…
Read MoreLions are the Mane Event Today
Many years ago, lions could be found throughout Africa, Eurasia, North America, and the northern part of South America. Sadly, due to habitat loss, loss of prey and humans defending themselves and…
Read MoreCaring for our animals in all stages of life
Last week, our female snow leopard, Shanti, underwent an exam where our veterinary team confirmed the progression of chronic kidney disease and heart disease. Shanti is no longer consistently…
Read MoreIf You Build It, They Will Come
At the end of the 2020-2021 school year, fifth graders from the National Inventors Hall of Fame STEM School completed a project to design enrichment for several species at the Akron Zoo. These…
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