Akron Zoo and Akron Public Schools team up to host Backpack Adventure
The Akron Zoo partnered with Akron Public Schools (APS) to host Backpack Adventure on Aug. 15-16. Over the two days, 5,600 APS students and their families enjoyed a free evening at the zoo. More than…
Read MoreAkron Zoo welcomes snowy owlets
Three snowy owlets have hatched at the Akron Zoo. The owlets hatched on July 1, 3 and 6 and are doing well under the care of their parents, the zoo’s snowy owl pair, Frost and Cirrus.
The trio and…
Read MoreAir Quality Update
Update June 30: As the air quality begins to improve from unhealthy levels, animals will begin returning to their habitats over the next few days. Lions, penguins and a couple other bird species will…
Read MoreAkron Zoo debuts new mural
The Akron Zoo unveiled its new mural on Wednesday, June 28. The art piece was designed and painted by local artist, Mac Love of Art x Love. The art displays a dragonfly, which is a symbol of life,…
Read MoreAkron Zoo welcomes new species
The Akron Zoo is introducing a new species to the zoo, Patagonian mara. The zoo welcomed two females, Bonita and Bettina, who are now in their new habitat in the zoo’s Legends of the Wild area. …
Read MoreAkron Zoo celebrates Akron-Summit Age-Friendly Seal of Approval designation by BBB
This morning, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro, Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan, and Akron Zoo President & CEO Doug Piekarz joined partners in celebration of the Akron Zoo becoming the first zoo in…
Read More