Potter’s Blog

Coyotes as a species are some of the most versatile and resilient members of the animal kingdom. These canines have been known to make their home anywhere from the hottest deserts, to the frozen…

My name is Jackie Hillman, and I’m a custodian at the Akron Zoo. Okay, sure, most guests don’t think it’s the most glamorous job in the park, but custodial staff are an invaluable part of making the…

We're launching a new weekly mini-series called Panda Palace! Panda Palace will feature red panda sisters - Coco, Lulu and Penny - as they prepare to make their big debut when Lehner Family…

In December of 2016, Luna, the striped skunk, arrived in quarantine to begin her new life at the Akron Zoo. Before coming to the zoo, Luna lived at a university where she was trained to walk on a…

Let’s be honest, every once in a while we all find ourselves in a conversation that runs a bit dry. So what do you do in the awkward silence? Well, why not turn the topic toward something a bit more…