9 - 10 a.m.

Your Akron Zoo is opening an hour early for guests with different abilities who do not like loud noises and/or crowds. During Zoothing Hour, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy the zoo before it opens to the public at 10 a.m.

Zoothing Hour is included with general admission tickets and free for Akron Zoo members. Tickets may be purchased online in advance or at our ticket counter. 

SPECIAL ZOOTHING HOUR ON JUL 15!

Princess & Pirates Day!

This Zoothing Hour is extra special as guests can enjoy admission to Princess and Pirate Day! Practice that princess wave and peg-leg-limp as you join us for a zoo-wide scavenger hunt and themed crafts. Don’t forget to wear your best princess gown or pirate garb!

SPECIAL ZOOTHING HOUR ON SEP 16!

Red Panda Day!

Celebrate International Red Panda Day with a fan favorite of our zoo guests — the red pandas!  Visit our red panda sisters and enjoy keeper talks, crafts, educational activities and meet-and-greets with our red panda mascot!