Saving Wildlife
July 31 is the anniversary of the International Ranger Federation (IRF), established in 1992, so it is only fitting to commemorate World Ranger Day on this date. The IRF raises ranger awareness and…
Read MoreThis is How We Roll
The Akron Zoo Alternative Energy Problem Based Learning (PBL) Challenge Initiative is an inquiry-rooted, problem-based learning challenge for sixth graders at local schools. Designed alongside the…
Read MoreBuilding a Bright Future
At the end of the 2021-2022 school year, fifth graders from the National Inventors Hall of Fame STEM School completed a project to design enrichment for several species at the Akron Zoo. These…
Read MoreYoung and the Flightless Episode 6
It's the season finale of The Young and the Flightless, and it's our most dramatic episode ever! It's starts with a brother bromance, which turns into a brother-sister romance when one of the…
Read MoreYoung and the Flightless Episode 5
How many people can say they have a penguin boyfriend? Keeper Vicky can! In the next episode of The Young and the Flightless, Keeper Vicky shares tales of her "penguin boyfriends" over the years.…
Read MoreYoung and the Flightless Episode 4
Everyone loves a good nap, but some of our penguins take napping to the next level! On Episode 4 of The Young and the Flightless, Keeper Vicky shares about the penguins who love to "pool nap" and…
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