Potter the Otter

#GivingTuesday

It’s that time of year again! No, not Christmas, Hannuka, Kwanzaa, Festivus or Taylor Swift’s birthday; it’s #GivingTuesday!  #GivingTuesday is a world-wide generosity movement that encourages…
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Thankful for Home

Ah, November. A month of gratitude, family, great food and autumn weather (which, let’s be honest, is usually snow). However, there is one other thing that really differentiates November from any…
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Respecting Critically Endangered Species

Every November the world celebrates Orangutan Caring Week, calling people to take action against the destruction of the rainforest. Though the event was started by Orangutan Foundation International…
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Stay Frosty, Akron

A BEARy merry Polar Bear Week to you!  Polar Bear Week, which this year is celebrated November 3-9, is an awareness event which coincides with the fall polar bear migration.  During the summer, as…
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Are You Ready For This Jelly?

Since 2008, the Akron Zoo’s temporary exhibit space has been home to several deep sea dwellers, fascinating fish and curious creatures. Every 4-5 years we remodel to bring you a new and exciting…
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Wingin' It Episode 7

On this episode of Wingin' It with Frances F. Feathers, Frances has found a kindred spirit in lead avian keeper, Joe. Bird nerds unite! Joe tells Frances about The Association of Zoos and…
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