World Animal Day
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…
Read MoreZoo H2O
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…
Read MoreBetter Latte Than Never!
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…
Read MoreWon’t You Be Our Neighbor
As a permanent resident of Summit County, the Akron Zoo is dedicated to providing a first-class home for animals from around the world, as well as being a valuable community partner. Since today is…
Read MoreHoney, Bee Yourself
What’s the buzz? Well, since September is National Honey Month, we have been thinking a lot about our pollinators. They are the bee’s knees! Of course, not every pollinator brings us honey, but they…
Read MoreCelebrate National Peanut Day with Peanut!
WOW a day just for me! Don’t know who chose September 13 when my birthday is on March 11, but I’ll take it!
Hi, my name is Peanut, and I am the Akron Zoo’s one and only scarlet macaw! Since…
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