Potter’s Blog

I can't think of a better way to celebrate Reptile Awareness Day than learning about the king of the reptiles: the Komodo dragon! Of the more than 3,000 species of lizard alive today, Komodo dragons…

Imagine you are out for a walk on a quiet evening. You hear all kinds of animal sounds and wonder what they might be. Well, if it’s spring, summer or even fall, you can bet that some of those sounds…

Our beautiful planet is shared by many diverse people who are working hard to make it a better place for future generations! This National Hispanic Heritage Month, we wanted to highlight a few…

International Red Panda Day is a holiday made for celebrating the first (and cutest) pandas: red pandas! With their fluffy paws and round faces, these adorable aluridae have captured the hearts of…

Each year on September 13, people around the world (but mostly in the U.S.) celebrate Bald is Beautiful Day! Whether you are the owner of a bald head created by genetics, medical circumstances, age…

It is no secret the Akron Zoo is committed to making conservation-conscious decisions in operations and animal care, but did you know that even our food and beverage team is contributing to…