Akron Zoo receives $1.5 million gift for upcoming expansion
The Akron Zoo has received a $1.5 million gift for its ROAR campaign from an individual donor – the largest donation in the zoo’s history. The gift supports the current expansion of the zoo,…
Read MoreAkron Zoo mourns the passing of river otter
The Akron Zoo is sad to announce the passing of their male river otter, Porthos. Porthos went into cardiac arrest during a routine exam and passed away after CPR efforts were not able to revive him.…
Read MoreTwo red wolves arrive at the Akron Zoo
The Akron Zoo has welcomed two new red wolves, Waya and Mohe. The male wolves arrived from Northeastern Wisconsin Zoo in Greenbay, Wisconsin and are now out in the zoo’s red wolf habitat daily.
Waya…
Read MoreAkron Zoo mourns the passing of black and white ruffed lemurs
The Akron Zoo is sad to announce that its two black and white ruffed lemurs, Vari and Kondra, were humanely euthanized on Saturday, Oct. 20. Kondra was 29 years old and Vari was 28 years old. The…
Read MoreAkron Zoo wins two national awards
The Akron Zoo has been nationally recognized by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) for excellence in marketing and excellence in diversity.
The Akron Zoo was awarded top honors for the…
Read MoreAkron Zoo announces passing of female golden lion tamarin
The Akron Zoo is sad to announce the death of their 14-year-old female golden lion tamarin, Ana. Ana was humanely euthanized on Thursday, Sept. 27. Ana has been treated for age-related illnesses such…
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