We Have No Egrets About Conservation!
What is migration? Why do animals migrate? Why should you care? Since today is World Migratory Bird Day, I thought I would share with you why bird species are so important and how you can get…
Read MoreSince You’ve Been Gone
Greetings Akron Zoo family! My name is Greg, and I’m one of the animal care staff here at the Akron Zoo. Since the zoo has been closed, we've been receiving a lot of questions from the community…
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May is National Photography Month and we want you to celebrate with us by submitting your very best nature photos in our photography contest! Photos can include your family enjoying nature, animals…
Read MoreThank You EdZoocators and Teen Volunteers!
It's Volunteer Appreciation Week and the Akron Zoo would like to thank all of our dedicated Edzoocators and teen volunteers who have donated their time and talents over the last year to improve your…
Read MoreWe’ve Got the POOwer!
“Everybody poops!” may be a common phrase uttered by parents all over the globe while they potty train their toddlers, but it also applies to animals! The difference is, animals don’t have toilets to…
Read MoreWhy I’m Batty about Bats!
Around the world, bats are cultural symbols for darkness and death, and in the western hemisphere they are even associated with characters like vampires. Many people have a fear of bats because they…
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