Sight Through Sound
Each October, medical professionals celebrate Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month. When we hear the word “ultrasound,” our first thought isn’t usually of the zoo, but ultrasounds actually have a wide…
Read MoreWhich Hazel Is for You?
“Every garden needs a witch hazel,” writes Michael Dirr, the author of several industry references for ornamental horticulture. He prefers the hybrid varieties for color and fragrance, which were…
Read MoreA Sensory of Belonging at the Akron Zoo
Many of us are familiar with the feeling of being overwhelmed. However, while most of us are relatively skilled at tuning-out extra sensory information (like the feeling of our clothing or the sounds…
Read MoreA Tale of Two Octos
Today we would like to wish our two octopuses here at Akron Zoo a happy World Octopus Day! On this day, octopods all over the globe are being celebrated for being the smart and fascinating animals we…
Read MoreI’m Font of the Zoo, It’s Just My Type
What comes to mind when you think of a graphic designer? Maybe you see someone sitting at a computer playing with fonts, or maybe you think of someone using Photoshop to make pictures look more…
Read MoreIt’s Ompossumble You Didn’t Know About This Cool Species
On World Rabies Day, many people talk about animals that carry rabies and how to avoid or prevent contraction. However, I want to talk about an animal that many people believe carries rabies, but…
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