Potter’s Blog

Fall is an exciting time of year. The leaves change color and the temperature begins to drop. At the zoo, this change in temperature often means that animals become more active. They no longer sleep…

During the summer of 2020, a lesson was in progress at the Akron Zoo.The focus: Camouflage.The audience: 50-60, children from ages 6-10. The format: Digital.  The instructor directs the children to…

Throughout time and in many cultures, wolves have been a symbol of loyalty, family, teamwork and guardianship. But who is the guardian of our wolves, and “howl” are their populations doing? Though…

Each year, Animal Welfare Day is celebrated on October 4. This holiday began in 1925 as a way to celebrate the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, who was the patron saint of animals. Today, the…

Who loves visiting with Jackson swimming in his pool, or playing tag with Molly in the otter habitat? Did you know that the water in both pools plays into the Akron Zoo’s water conservation plan? At…

For roughly 83% of Americans and many others around the world, the morning is incomplete without a warm cup of coffee in our hands. No wonder we celebrate International Coffee Day each year on…