Potter’s Blog

My name is Jackie Hillman, and I’m a custodian at the Akron Zoo. Okay, sure, most guests don’t think it’s the most glamorous job in the park, but custodial staff are an invaluable part of making the…

We're launching a new weekly mini-series called Panda Palace! Panda Palace will feature red panda sisters - Coco, Lulu and Penny - as they prepare to make their big debut when Lehner Family…

In December of 2016, Luna, the striped skunk, arrived in quarantine to begin her new life at the Akron Zoo. Before coming to the zoo, Luna lived at a university where she was trained to walk on a…

Let’s be honest, every once in a while we all find ourselves in a conversation that runs a bit dry. So what do you do in the awkward silence? Well, why not turn the topic toward something a bit more…

You might know the song “Oh, there’s no place like home for the holidays.” However, if you are an Akron Zoo animal, your home is closed each year on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. In fact, every…

Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanza or even Boxing Day, December marks a time when many of us exchange gifts with friends and loved ones to show how much we care. However, there is one…