Kristen Scaglione Appointed to AAZK Board of Directors
Akron Zoo Wild Animal Keeper Kristen Scaglione has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK)!
AAZK is a nonprofit organization that exists to provide…
Read MoreA Tiny Addition to your Akron Zoo
Update 5/17: We are heartbroken to share that Sovanni, our pygmy slow loris who was pregnant, gave birth to a stillborn baby on Thursday, May 16. Our vet staff performed a full exam on Sovanni and…
Read MoreHappy National Siblings Day
Brothers and sisters are as close as hands and feet.
- Vietnamese Proverb
Happy National Siblings Day! I bet you didn’t know that there are several sets of siblings right here at your Akron Zoo.…
Read MoreYou Might be Zoo Lover If...
It is National Zoo Lovers Day and we are certainly feeling the love! Not sure how much you love the zoo? Have no fear! We have come up with a few guidelines to determine whether or not you are in…
Read MoreThank You to our Volunteers!
In honor of National Volunteer Month, the Akron Zoo would like to send a huge THANK YOU to our dedicated volunteers, who donate over 13,300 hours each year. That is a value of $285,000! More than 62…
Read MoreFrogWatch is Ribbiting!
“Hoppy” National Frog Month! Frogs and toads are an essential part of many wetland ecosystems, serving as both predator and prey for a variety of species. These unique creatures can be found on every…
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