Akron Zoo receives LEED certification for new areas
The Akron Zoo has achieved LEED v4 certification for its two new areas, Landon & Cynthia Knight Pride of Africa and Lehner Family Foundation Wild Asia. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and…
Read MoreLions at Akron Zoo test positive for COVID-19
The African lions at the Akron Zoo have received presumptive positive test results for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The Akron Zoo is home to five lions – males Tamarr and Donovan and…
Read MoreOldest Himalayan tahr passes away at Akron Zoo
The Akron Zoo is sad to share the passing of their Himalayan tahr, Amanda. At 20 years old, Amanda was the oldest Himalayan tahr on record in North America and the third oldest tahr globally. …
Read MoreAkron Zoo receives funding for DEAI initiatives
The Akron Zoo has received a grant of $68,000 over the course of two years for their diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion (DEAI) initiatives. This project was made possible in part by the…
Read MoreAkron Zoo welcomes Andean condor chick
For the first time in its history, an Andean condor chick has hatched at the Akron Zoo. The male chick hatched on Friday, July 23 and is doing well. His parents are the zoo’s two Andean condors,…
Read MoreAkron Zoo receives clean accreditation inspection
The Akron Zoo has received a “clean” accreditation inspection report following an intensive inspection and evaluation of the zoo’s operations by inspectors from the independent Association of Zoos…
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