The Path to Making Zoo History
On April 22 we were blessed with eight gorgeous little puppies, born to first-time parents Waya and Juno. The pups are members of the most endangered canid species in the world, the red wolf. With…
Read MoreFeline Fine at the Akron Zoo
We know that our guests are waiting in eager anticipation for the opening of Lehner Family Foundation Wild Asia next week. All of the animals in the area have proven to be fan favorites, from fluffy…
Read MorePanda Palace Episode 19
On Episode 19 of Panda Palace, our red panda sisters are enjoying naps in the warm sunshine, climbing trees and snacking on their favorite treat, red grapes (not to be confused with green grapes,…
Read MoreThree’s Company
Lehner Family Foundation Wild Asia is coming, and many guests wait in eager anticipation to meet our red panda triplets, Coco, Lulu and Penny. Even before they have the opportunity to steal the…
Read MorePanda Palace Episode 18
On Episode 18 of Panda Palace, it's a beautiful day in the neighborhood and our red panda triplets are introducing their new neighbors. Meet tigers, Eko and Diburu, and white-cheeked gibbons, Milo…
Read MoreWe’re Bananas for Our New Gibbons
With the opening of Lehner Family Foundation Wild Asia on May 29, the Akron Zoo is excited to debut several species from Asia, including a primate species new to the zoo: northern white-cheeked…
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