The Akron Zoo is closed due to the coronavirus pandemic and Gov. Mike DeWine’s stay-at-home order, but essential zoo staff members are still coming to work each day to feed and care for the animals.

AKRON, Ohio – The Akron Zoo on Monday announced it plans to build a 11,949 square-foot animal hospital, with work expected to begin next year. The $11.95 million project is scheduled to be open ...

Tamarr is now off exhibit and is in "stable" condition under the observation of the zoo's animal care and veterinary teams.

This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Patricia Simmons, former director of Akron Zoo, passes away after 5 ...

The zoo says Summer season begins on April 10 and hours will be 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission will be $14 for adults, $12 for seniors and $11 for children (ages 2-14). Children under two are free ...

How Akron Zoo protects animals during deep freeze by: Dave Nethers. Posted: Feb 20, 2025 / 06:10 PM EST. Updated: Feb 20, 2025 / 06:10 PM EST. by: Dave Nethers.

The zoo officially has begun construction on an $11.95 million project to build a new animal hospital behind the Landon & Cynthia Knight Pride of Africa area along Diagonal Road.

Like any other job, that of a Zookeeper requires a daily routine. But the everyday care of wild animals can be anything but typical. Nick Fantozzi, a full-time Akron Zookeeper of nine years ...

The Akron Zoo has confirmed its animals are going to receive COVID-19 vaccines as part of a nationwide rollout of an experimental drug. Skip to content. Fox 8 Cleveland WJW.

The veterinary pharmaceutical company Zoetis is donating more than 11,000 doses for animals living in nearly 70 zoos. Zoetis is donating more than 11,000 doses of its experimental vaccine for ...

AKRON, Ohio — The Akron Zoo has lost a beloved member of its animal family. Its capybara, Atlantis, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 22. "Her care team noticed a steep decline in the geriatric ...

The zoo officially has begun construction on an $11.95 million project to build a new animal hospital behind the Landon & Cynthia Knight Pride of Africa area along Diagonal Road.