Potter the Otter

Know Your Snows

World Snow Leopard Day raises awareness for these beautiful, endangered animals each year on October 23. You are probably aware of our snow leopard, Shanti, the Akron Zoo’s Top Animal of 2019 (as…
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Akron Zoo RVTs: Ewe are the G.O.A.T!

It’s National Veterinary Technicians Week! Celebrated October 13-19, this week provides an opportunity to appreciate local vet techs by highlighting the important work they do and recognizing their…
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Guineafowl: The Underdogs of Pride of Africa

If you have stopped by your Akron Zoo lately, you have probably seen the Landon and Cynthia Knight Pride of Africa, filled with recognizable animals from the African savanna such as storks, gazelles…
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Say "CHEESE!"

It isn’t news that the world is full of wacky and unusual holidays. This year on October 4, people around the world are celebrating both World Smile Day and World Animal Day! World Smile Day…
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Seeing Double

Did you know your Akron Zoo is now home to two lion prides? Many of you have met our beautiful African lions Tamarr and Mandisa, but we have some new faces coming to the Landon and Cynthia Knight…
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Let’s Talk Iguanas

Who doesn’t love holidays? Some come with days off of work or school, while others are so out of left field you can't help but smile. There is a holiday for everything, from independence to iguanas…
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