Potter the Otter

A Tiny Addition to your Akron Zoo

Update 5/17: We are heartbroken to share that Sovanni, our pygmy slow loris who was pregnant, gave birth to a stillborn baby on Thursday, May 16. Our vet staff performed a full exam on Sovanni and…
Read More

Happy National Siblings Day

Brothers and sisters are as close as hands and feet. - Vietnamese Proverb Happy National Siblings Day! I bet you didn’t know that there are several sets of siblings right here at your Akron Zoo.…
Read More

You Might be Zoo Lover If...

It is National Zoo Lovers Day and we are certainly feeling the love! Not sure how much you love the zoo? Have no fear! We have come up with a few guidelines to determine whether or not you are in…
Read More

Thank You to our Volunteers!

In honor of National Volunteer Month, the Akron Zoo would like to send a huge THANK YOU to our dedicated volunteers, who donate over 13,300 hours each year. That is a value of $285,000! More than 62…
Read More

FrogWatch is Ribbiting!

“Hoppy” National Frog Month! Frogs and toads are an essential part of many wetland ecosystems, serving as both predator and prey for a variety of species. These unique creatures can be found on every…
Read More

Wingin' It Episode 3

On this episode of Wingin' It with Frances F. Feathers, Frances tries her hand at goat yoga!  *Although goat yoga is available at some locations in Ohio, the Akron Zoo does not offer goat yoga to…
Read More