White-cheeked gibbon baby born at the Akron Zoo
For the first time in its history, the Akron Zoo has welcomed a white-cheeked gibbon baby. The zoo’s female gibbon, Parker, gave birth on Thursday, Dec. 9 around 9 p.m. The baby is doing well. The…
Read MoreBeloved snow leopard at Akron Zoo passes away
The Akron Zoo is heartbroken to share the passing of their female snow leopard, Shanti. Shanti’s health began to decline in the last few days and her care team made the difficult decision to humanely…
Read MoreAkron Zoo animals receive COVID-19 vaccinations
The animals at the Akron Zoo have started receiving vaccinations for COVID-19. The zoo plans to vaccinate all of its COVID-vulnerable species – Sumatran tigers, lions, snow leopards, jaguar, white-…
Read MoreAkron Zoo receives LEED certification for new areas
The Akron Zoo has achieved LEED v4 certification for its two new areas, Landon & Cynthia Knight Pride of Africa and Lehner Family Foundation Wild Asia. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and…
Read MoreLions at Akron Zoo test positive for COVID-19
The African lions at the Akron Zoo have received presumptive positive test results for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The Akron Zoo is home to five lions – males Tamarr and Donovan and…
Read MoreOldest Himalayan tahr passes away at Akron Zoo
The Akron Zoo is sad to share the passing of their Himalayan tahr, Amanda. At 20 years old, Amanda was the oldest Himalayan tahr on record in North America and the third oldest tahr globally. …
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