Potter the Otter

Earth Hour

What can you do in one hour? Take a nap? Catch up on your favorite TV show? What about help to save the world? At 8:30 p.m. on the last Saturday of every March, people around the world are asked to…
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Giving to Conservation is a StuPANDAous Choice

As a champion of the natural world, your Akron Zoo works hard each year to use earned revenue responsibly. Not only do we care for more than 1,000 animals who call our park home, but we also support…
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Panda Palace Episode 11

Lulu, Penny and Coco are hanging out both inside and outside on Episode 11  of Panda Palace. As the show continues, we're noticing some recurring themes with our red panda sisters - Lulu loves to…
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Panda Palace Episode 10

On Panda Palace Episode 10, Lulu is basking in the sun, Coco is filling her belly and Penny is practicing for Panda Ninja Warrior!  And did you know you can adopt Coco, Lulu and Penny? With a Red…
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Our New Arrival is Otter This World

Though this species was once threatened by hunting and habitat loss, today North American river otters thrive throughout Canada and much of the northern United States. These playful mammals are a…
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Panda Palace Episode 9

On Panda Palace Episode 9, our red pandas sisters learn when they get to meet all their fans in person for the first time. Lehner Family Foundation Wild Asia opens on May 29. Mark your calendars to…
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