Grab Some Paint and Let's Gogh!
World Art Day is coming and your Akron Zoo wants you to get creative! Break out your art supplies and draw, paint, sketch or sculpt your favorite animal. Send us a photo by email for a…
Read MoreMeat Me at the Akron Zoo
Whether it’s burritos Mexicanos, Mongolian Beef, Italian cuisine, or even just a good old American cheeseburger, many of us have a go-to food that reminds us of home. As an important part of our…
Read MoreIt’s National Employee Appreciation Day!
The Akron Zoo has been a feature of Summit County since 1953. Being a local zoo, most people know us for our exciting animals and our educational value yo our community. However, we also want to make…
Read More#IncludeME
This Monday we celebrate something that many of us take for granted: Inclusion. March is National Disabilities Month! To celebrate, the Akron Zoo is partnering with the Summit County Board of…
Read MoreIt Behooves Us to Care for Our Hoofstock
Are there horses at the Akron Zoo? Neigh! However, we do have several other hooved animals, or hoofstock, in our care, and since February is International Hoof Care Month, I thought I might tell you…
Read MoreShades of Green
Some invasions are hard to ignore, like invasion of privacy, invasion of personal space, or invasions from outer space! However, invasion by non-native plants and animals can often be overlooked, and…
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