White-cheeked gibbon baby gets name after naming contest
After a public naming contest, the Akron Zoo’s white-cheeked gibbon infant now has a name – Lolani, which is Lao for “royal hawk, soaring to new heights.” The name was selected today, Jan. 28, by the…
Read MoreAkron Zoo to hold naming contest for white-cheeked gibbon infant
The Akron Zoo is holding a naming contest for its new white-cheeked gibbon infant. The contest, presented by Akron Children’s Hospital, runs Wednesday, Jan. 12 – Wednesday, Jan. 26. The public can…
Read MoreAkron Zoo receives largest estate gift in zoo history
The Akron Zoo has received a $1.5 million estate gift, which is the largest estate gift in the zoo’s history. The executor of the estate has requested to keep the donor’s name anonymous. The gift…
Read MoreWhite-cheeked gibbon baby born at the Akron Zoo
For the first time in its history, the Akron Zoo has welcomed a white-cheeked gibbon baby. The zoo’s female gibbon, Parker, gave birth on Thursday, Dec. 9 around 9 p.m. The baby is doing well. The…
Read MoreBeloved snow leopard at Akron Zoo passes away
The Akron Zoo is heartbroken to share the passing of their female snow leopard, Shanti. Shanti’s health began to decline in the last few days and her care team made the difficult decision to humanely…
Read MoreAkron Zoo animals receive COVID-19 vaccinations
The animals at the Akron Zoo have started receiving vaccinations for COVID-19. The zoo plans to vaccinate all of its COVID-vulnerable species – Sumatran tigers, lions, snow leopards, jaguar, white-…
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