Potter the Otter

A BEARy Important Story

Sometimes we BEARly notice what is happening in our hometown habitats, but this week it’s time to be a bear - I mean - aWARE of bears! Bear Awareness Week, which is celebrated the third week of May…
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A Blast from the Past: Evolving Through 20 years at the Akron Zoo

The Akron Zoo is full of history as well as people, animals, and change. Although the zoo has undergone many changes since 1953, we decided to reflect on the past 20 years and how they have…
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Endangered Species Need You!

Today is endangered species day, and it is important to keep in mind the important role healthy animal populations play in our environment, and the role we play in protecting and restoring them.…
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The Life of Brian at Your Akron Zoo

Your Akron Zoo is visited by an average of 400,000 guests every year. During their visit, a majority of our guests see a facility focused on caring for wildlife and teaching people about the…
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Wingin' It Episode 4

On the next episode of Wingin' It with Frances F. Feathers, Frances is introduced to a newer resident at the Akron Zoo: Big Hanna. Big Hanna likes to eat trash and helps out the birds. Published…
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A Conservation Conversation

Your Akron Zoo is excited to collaborate with Wildlife SOS for our annual event Hope for the Wild. Established in 1995, Wildlife SOS was founded by a small group of individuals that all shared the…
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