Akron Zoo successfully completes capital campaign
The Akron Zoo has successfully completed its comprehensive capital campaign, ROAR. The campaign reached its goal one year ahead of schedule, raising over $6 million for the Akron Zoo.
“The success…
Read MoreRare blue lobster to make public debut on Feb. 13
The rare blue American lobster adopted by the Akron Zoo from a Red Lobster restaurant last year will make her public debut at the zoo on Saturday, Feb. 13.
The female blue lobster was named Clawdia…
Read MoreAkron Zoo Issue 47 passes
Issue 47 for the Akron Zoo has passed. The levy supports a .8 mil renewal and a .4 mil increase and will support zoo programs, operations, animal habitats and services to the community over the next…
Read MoreAkron Zoo to delay opening of Wild Asia
The Akron Zoo is delaying the opening of its new area, Lehner Family Foundation Wild Asia, due to the COVID-19 crisis and other factors. Wild Asia was set to open during the summer of 2020. The area…
Read MoreAkron Zoo donates supplies to medical community
The Akron Zoo has donated supplies to the Summit County Emergency Management Agency. The zoo donated approx. 1,400 N-95 masks from its emergency stockpile maintained for any possible outbreaks of…
Read MoreAkron Zoo welcomes Speke's gazelle calf
For the first time in its history, the Akron Zoo has welcomed a Speke’s gazelle calf. The female calf, named Aluna, was born on Jan. 4 and is doing great.
The calf’s parents are the zoo’s two Speke’…
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