Akron Zoo

Join the Akron Zoo in celebrating Father's Day on Sunday, June 21! Admission is free for all dads and grandfathers. Plan a visit for the whole family: https://www.akronzoo.org/tickets

It's gardening season! For a limited time, purchase your mulch or topsoil using code 'Akron Zoo' from Kurtz Bros., and they will donate 5% of the transaction to our Wildlife Fund to support conservation efforts and partners around the globe. Learn more about the offer: https://www.akronzoo.org/young-professionals-get-involved

Thank you Kurtz Bros., Inc. and PAW - Professionals Advocating for Wildlife for helping us grow a better community.

Today, we officially broke ground on our next major expansion! Lehner Family Foundation Giraffe Journey is expected to open in 2028!

Giraffe Journey will introduce multiple new species for the Akron Zoo – giraffes, ostriches, wildebeests and Marabou storks. The area will feature a large, outdoor savanna featuring the mix of species, plus the Landon & Cynthia Knight Giraffe Conservation Center. This center will include an indoor space for guests to visit the giraffe during the winter months. Guests will have the opportunity to feed the giraffes year-round.

This will be the largest expansion to date in the Akron Zoo history at approximately 9.25 acres. The area also includes a gift shop, concessions stand, event space and a tower ride that is available for all ages.