A 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…
Read MoreSay “Hi” to Our Hibiscus
Are you looking for a colorful perennial that likes full sun? Check out the hardy hibiscus plants growing in the Akron Zoo’s Lehner Family Zoo Gardens and alongside the hill to the left of the…
Read MoreThis Holiday is Panda-Monium
If you have visited your Akron Zoo since the opening of Lehner Family Foundation Wild Asia in May, your heart has probably been captured by our red panda sisters, Coco, Lulu, and Penny. Not only are…
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