Golden lion tamarin undergoes cataract surgery
The Akron Zoo recently performed cataract surgery on their female golden lion tamarin, Ana. The zoo partnered with Clear Choice Laser Center, Cleveland Eye Clinic and Great Lakes Veterinary…
Read MoreAkron Zoo helps save the world's most endangered porpoise
The Akron Zoo has joined the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and over 100 accredited zoos and aquariums around the world who have collectively pledged over $1 million dollars to help save the…
Read MoreAkron Zoo supports March for Science
The Akron Zoo joins their accrediting organization, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), in support of the March for Science on Earth Day, April 22, 2017. During the event thousands of…
Read MoreAkron Zoo announces animal moves
The Akron Zoo has some new residents and other residents who have moved to other accredited zoos based on Species Survival Plan recommendations from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The zoo has…
Read MoreNew exhibit Curious Creatures to open June 2017
2017 will be a "bizarre" year at the Akron Zoo when they open their new exhibit. The zoo is getting ready to introduce the community to some of the world’s strangest animals when their new exhibit,…
Read MoreNew attendance record set in 2016!
The Akron Zoo surpassed its all-time annual attendance record, attracting 398,878 visitors in 2016. The new attendance record eclipsed the previous attendance record of 389,508 set in 2013.
The…
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