Akron Zoo joins with other zoos to protect wildlife across the world
The Akron Zoo has joined together with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and other AZA-accredited facilities on advancing the goals of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework,…
Read MoreAkron Zoo reintroduces extinct species
The Akron Zoo recently partnered on a reintroduction of Partula snails to their native French Polynesian Islands. Partula snails are listed as extinct in the wild by IUCN Red List.
Two Akron Zoo…
Read MoreAkron Zoo welcomes new Komodo dragon
The Akron Zoo is now home to a new Komodo dragon. The male dragon is named Jasper and he is four years old.
Jasper has several connections to the Akron Zoo. The zoo’s previous female Komodo dragon…
Read MoreAkron 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…
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