Meet the Pride!
If you have visited your Akron Zoo recently, you have probably seen the new Landon and Cynthia Knight Pride of Africa area. But have you had the chance to get to know our new residents? Today is…
Read MoreThe Name Game: Let's do Baya!
You can agree with me or you can be wrong, but snow leopard cubs are some of the most adorable creatures on the planet! For the last three months, your Akron Zoo has been loving and caring for one of…
Read MoreKeeper Lauren Starkey Awarded for Excellence in Journalism
The Akron Zoo is constantly being reminded of how talented the members of our staff are. Not only are they recognized by our guests, but many have also received local and national recognition for…
Read MoreCelebrating World Snake Day
You either love them or hate them, but the fact of the matter is that we should be grateful that snakes are a part of our lives. There are about 3,000 species of snakes and they come in many…
Read MoreSink Your Teeth Into Shark Awareness Day
While sharks may have a bad reputation for being mean, they are actually wonderful creatures in need of our protection to survive. Today is Shark Awareness Day and we’d like to dive into what makes…
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