The Akron Zoo is offering free admission to Summit County residents in September. But there is a catch. Mom white-cheeked gibbon Parker checks out her newborn on Friday, June 27 at the Akron Zoo. The ...

The Akron Zoo's annual Boo at the Zoo event is getting a refresh. The event is now Boo at the Zoo: Ultimate Fall Fest.

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Celebrate Father’s Day with your papa bear at the Akron Zoo! The zoo is offering free admission for all dads and grandpas on June 15. Children ages two or younger can also enjoy ...

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - If you want to spend Presidents’ Day learning about animals with fur, feathers, tails, or scales, then head to the Akron Zoo! The Akron Zoo is free for all guests from 11 a.m. to ...

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A beloved Akron Halloween tradition is getting a makeover. The Akron Boo at the Zoo has been around for 37 years. This year's incarnation will look a lot different. Zoo spokesperson Elena Bell said ...

The tens of thousands of visitors to the Akron Zoo can thank Patricia Simmons for the countless educational exhibits and animal-friendly habitats that replaced once cramped and outdated cages. When ...

AKRON, Ohio — The Akron Zoo has announced the birth of a baby white-cheeked gibbon, a critically endangered species. According to a release, the zoo’s adult female gibbon, Parker, gave birth on Friday ...

AKRON, Ohio — The Akron Zoo has announced that its baby white-cheeked gibbon, a critically endangered species, has a name. Following a public naming contest, the baby gibbon is named Leuco, which zoo ...