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The Akron RubberDucks will host the Erie SeaWolves over the Fourth of July weekend. There are fireworks planned for Friday ...
Parker, one of the Akron Zoo's white-cheeked gibbons, gave birth to a baby gibbon at 4:20 p.m., officials announced Friday ...
Akron Zoo officials say the baby 'is doing well, and its sex is unknown at this time.' The zoo plans to hold a naming contest ...
CLEVELAND — The Akron Zoo is moving some of its birds out of their outdoor habitats after cases of bird flu were detected in Ohio, the zoo announced Thursday.
AKRON, Ohio -- Akron Zoo announced the winning names for its "Oh Deer! Waddle We Name Them?" contest that concluded Aug. 8. The zoo asked the public to vote on names for its new Humboldt penguin ...
CANTON − Lions, tigers and cool artwork, oh my! The Akron Zoo and ArtsinStark are collaborating on an unusual art show that will go on display April 8 at the new Cultural Center Gallery at the ...
AKRON, Ohio– The Akron Zoo announced on Friday it is now Ohio’s first certified sensory inclusive zoo. It’s just the second zoo in the country to receive this designation. Zoo staff said the ...
The Akron Zoo is open 361 days a year. Hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and admission is $12 for adults, $10 for senior citizens, $9 for children, ages 2-14. Children under two are free and parking is $3.
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Akron Zoo welcomed the birth of eight endangered red wolf puppies, born on April 22 to mom, Juno, and dad, Waya. Red wolves are one of the most critically endangered animals ...
For the first time in its history, the Akron Zoo is welcoming two baby snowy owls.The owlets hatched on July 31 and Aug. 3.The zoo said they are both doing well and being cared for by parents ...
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Akron Zoo is opening their gates an hour early once a month for “guests with different abilities” who may not like loud noises or crowds so they can see the animals before ...
AKRON, Ohio — An Ohio zoo is providing care and comfort for its snow leopard that has chronic kidney disease and heart disease. The Akron Zoo posted on Facebook Tuesday saying last week its ...