Potter the Otter

Save a Songbird: It’s National Bird Feeding Month

When you think about February, many things come to mind: Super Bowl Sunday, Valentine’s Day, Groundhog Day and Black History Month, just to name a few. But did you know it is also National Bird…
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A Wild Valentine's Day

Animals have weird ways of showing each other how they feel about one another. Some of them give each other gifts! Others grab a bite to eat. Still others put on a snazzy tuxedo and bring their…
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Wingin' It Episode 2

Things are getting smelly around the Akron Zoo! In the next episode of Wingin' It, Frances meets Forest the porcupine and learns why he doesn't smell the best.  Published Feb. 21, 2019.
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Maintaining the Monarchs

Monarch butterflies are truly the “kings” of the butterfly kingdom. With a wingspan of almost 5 inches, and wings of brilliant orange, red, yellow and black, monarchs are some of the largest and most…
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Wingin' It Episode One

Meet Frances F. Feathers - a bird enthusiast who is launching her new show at the Akron Zoo. Join Frances as she explores the zoo and learns more about animals!  Published Jan. 29, 2019.
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