Akron Zoo's Director of Animal Operations assists with reproduction of coral
Thursday night, The Florida Aquarium (FLAQ) and its team of partners had a moment of celebration and then sprang into action. Staghorn coral spawning (when corals release eggs and sperm in the water…
Read MoreAkron Zoo announces male snow leopard, Roscoe, passed away
The Akron Zoo is sad to announce that Roscoe, a 14-year old male snow leopard, was humanely euthanized on July 26 after being diagnosed with a fast growing cancer that severely affected the bone in…
Read MoreAkron Zoo is the first Zoo in Ohio, and second zoo in the nation, to be certified as sensory inclusive
Starting July 7, 2017, the Akron Zoo became the first zoo in Ohio, and the second in the nation, to become certified by KultureCity as a sensory inclusive zoo. KultureCity is a non-profit…
Read MoreGolden lion tamarin undergoes cataract surgery
The Akron Zoo recently performed cataract surgery on their female golden lion tamarin, Ana. The zoo partnered with Clear Choice Laser Center, Cleveland Eye Clinic and Great Lakes Veterinary…
Read MoreAkron Zoo helps save the world's most endangered porpoise
The Akron Zoo has joined the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and over 100 accredited zoos and aquariums around the world who have collectively pledged over $1 million dollars to help save the…
Read MoreAkron Zoo supports March for Science
The Akron Zoo joins their accrediting organization, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), in support of the March for Science on Earth Day, April 22, 2017. During the event thousands of…
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