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Akron Zoo recognized for work in diversity from Association of Zoos and Aquariums

The Akron Zoo was recently honored by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), an international accrediting organization for zoos and aquariums. The Akron Zoo received the Angela Peterson…
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Akron Zoo animals receive nutritious food donations from FirstEnergy

The Akron Zoo has teamed up with FirstEnergy to provide various animals with nutritious food to keep them healthy and happy while allowing the electric company to clear vegetation along power lines…
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Akron Zoo to construct new hospital

The Akron Zoo will construct a new animal hospital, which will help the zoo continue to provide top-notch veterinary care for the more than 2,000 animals.  The hospital is a $11.95 million project…
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Penguin chick hatches at Akron Zoo

A Humboldt penguin chick recently hatched at the Akron Zoo on March 3. The chick came to the zoo as an egg from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. The egg was a high priority in terms of genetic…
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Komodo Dragon Situation

UPDATE of March 19: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration conducted an investigation beginning on March 4, 2024 and has now determined that there were no employer violations of safety…
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Speke’s gazelle passes away at Akron Zoo

The Akron Zoo is mourning the loss of its male Speke’s gazelle, Gondar. Gondar’s health began to decline in the last week and a subsequent vet procedure discovered a mass on his lung. The difficult…
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