Potter the Otter

Out of the Way Lovebirds, It’s Singles Awareness Day!

After all the mushy sentiment of the lovebirds on Valentine’s Day, it is nice to know we still have Singles Awareness Day to celebrate flying solo! Each year on February 15th, we declare to the world…
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Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month

You may be asking yourself, “who is this handsome rabbit with a mane and super cool side bangs?” Meet Aslan! Voted the handsomest rabbit in Akron by… himself. He is a five-year-old lionhead mix breed…
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Do You Have the Necessary Koalafications?

We know it is still early in 2020, but the Akron Zoo is already beginning to look for seasonal staff to fill many positions across the park! Positions include seasonal custodial, groundskeeping and…
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New Settlers in our Colony

This Penguin Awareness Day, we wanted to make sure you are aware of the five new arrivals to your Akron Zoo! These fine feathered friends just flew in (on a plane) from SeaWorld San Diego and have…
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Red, Might and Blue!

In 1782, the bald eagle was chosen as the U.S.A.’s national emblem because of the species’ strength, longevity and majesty. To this day, bald eagles can be found across the continent, both throughout…
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Blue-Eyed Black Lemurs Arrive at the Akron Zoo

Since 1953, the Akron Zoo has connected your life with wildlife by introducing you to animal species from around the world. Because of this, we are always overjoyed when a new species joins the Akron…
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