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Akron Zoo and Summit Metro Parks partner on coyote research project

The Akron Zoo and Summit Metro Parks have partnered together on a research project to better understand the behaviors of coyotes in urban settings. Zoo staff contacted the Summit Metro Parks team…
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Akron Zoo debuts new mural at John S. Knight Center

The Akron Zoo has partnered with the Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau to offer a zoo-themed mural at the John S. Knight Center.  The installation is located inside the gallery between…
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One of the oldest mountain chicken frogs passes away

The Akron Zoo’s mountain chicken frog, Dominic, passed away on Sunday, April 9. The male frog was one of the oldest mountain chicken frogs in the world. Dominic would have turned 19 years old in two…
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Akron Zoo launches two live animal webcams

The Akron Zoo has joined Zoolife, the world’s first interactive virtual zoo. The zoo is offering two live webcams through the website – the grizzly bears and red wolves. Fans can watch the zoo’s two…
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Akron Zoo to Close 12/23 Due to Winter Weather

The Akron Zoo will be closed on Friday, December 23, 2023 due to winter weather.  Any individual who purchased Wild Lights tickets for Friday will be contacted via email to exchange tickets for…
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Akron Zoo and Akron-Canton Airport launch new partnership

The Akron Zoo and Akron-Canton Airport are launching a new partnership, which includes two zoo-themed installations inside the airport.  The first wall is a two-story, 18-foot-high wall located next…
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