Speke’s Gazelle
It’s going to be an exciting summer here at your Akron Zoo! The Landon and Cynthia Knight Pride of Africa, our newest area, will open on June 29. Pride of Africa will include a new habitat for our…
Read MoreIt's (Foster) Father's Day
Whether your father is a workaholic or laid back; tall or short; funny or grumpy; biological, step- or adoptive, today is a day to celebrate him! Dads are some of the most amazing people (and animals…
Read MoreWingin' It Episode 5
Frances F. Feathers meets our Director of Education, Autumn, to learn more about our education programs. Plus she gets to see our animal show and see some birds!
Published June 13, 2019.
Read MoreShow Your Stripes: Make Mail Conservation Conscious
In 2011, a stamp was unveiled by the United States Postal Service (USPS) making tigers the new face of snail mail. Congress created the Save Vanishing Species Semipostal Stamp, commonly referred to…
Read MoreMake a Splash: How you can celebrate World Oceans Day
It’s summer, and for many of us that means surf, sun and sand! This season, as you enjoy the beach, bear in mind that the ocean is also an ecosystem, and you play a key role in it’s protection.
On…
Read MoreThe Zoo’s Summer “Diet”
It’s summer, and for some of us that means closely monitoring what we eat to support our “beach bodies.” However, diets should be more focused on balance, rather than elimination. Our animals…
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