Potter the Otter

Meat Me at the Akron Zoo

Whether it’s burritos Mexicanos, Mongolian Beef, Italian cuisine, or even just a good old American cheeseburger, many of us have a go-to food that reminds us of home. As an important part of our…
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It’s National Employee Appreciation Day!

The Akron Zoo has been a feature of Summit County since 1953. Being a local zoo, most people know us for our exciting animals and our educational value yo our community. However, we also want to make…
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#IncludeME

This Monday we celebrate something that many of us take for granted: Inclusion. March is National Disabilities Month! To celebrate, the Akron Zoo is partnering with the Summit County Board of…
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It Behooves Us to Care for Our Hoofstock

Are there horses at the Akron Zoo? Neigh! However, we do have several other hooved animals, or hoofstock, in our care, and since February is International Hoof Care Month, I thought I might tell you…
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Shades of Green

Some invasions are hard to ignore, like invasion of privacy, invasion of personal space, or invasions from outer space! However, invasion by non-native plants and animals can often be overlooked, and…
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Out of the Way Lovebirds, It’s Singles Awareness Day!

After all the mushy sentiment of the lovebirds on Valentine’s Day, it is nice to know we still have Singles Awareness Day to celebrate flying solo! Each year on February 15th, we declare to the world…
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