Paws with Purpose
The Akron Zoo is proud to launch Paws with Purpose, an innovative program that uses mindfulness to build empathy for wildlife and one another. Developed in partnership with Heart to Heart Leadership…
Read MoreCity Survivors: What Life is Like for Our Wildlife Neighbors
By: Naomi Harrigle, EdZOOIf you’ve ever been at the Akron Zoo when the sound of an emergency vehicle echoes in the distance, you may have noticed something very special. The Zoo’s resident coyote…
Read MoreThe Road to Love
In the woods, underneath the leaf litter, Saly, the spotted salamander, is sleeping. Since she is cold-blooded, she is waiting for the world to warm up with a nice warm rain. …
Read MoreTeamwork Makes the Dreamwork
Today (and everyday) we celebrate our turtle friends and their contributions to our natural world. Unfortunately, some turtle species are in critical need of our help. One of these species is an Ohio…
Read MoreMaking Conservation a Way of Life
Conservation can feel overwhelming to the average person when species are disappearing from our planet at an alarming rate. It can feel like moving a mountain with a spoon or bailing out the Titanic…
Read MoreInvasive Plants and What to Do With Them
What is an invasive plant?
A plant that is not native to the area it is in AND that causes environmental harm. For example, some invasive plants in Ohio cause water quality issues and/or soil…
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