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AKRON, Ohio (WJW) – A 26-year-old man was shot and killed at a gas station early Sunday morning. According to the Summit ...
White-cheeked gibbons, native to Southeast Asia, are considered critically endangered, as seen on the IUCN Red List. This is mainly due to habitat loss from deforestation. According to zoo officials, ...
The Akron zoo welcomed a new member of the family on Friday! A white-cheeked gibbon named Parker gave birth to a baby Gibbon at the zoon at 4:20 p.m. The baby and mom are doing well. The zoo does not ...
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 ...
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - The Akron Zoo’s new animal hospital means healthy animals — but also a healthy zoo — one that’s grown almost tenfold in the last thirty years. The new animal hospital ...
Akron Zoo and ArtsinStark are collaborating on an unusual art exhibition opening April 8 in Canton. Even a jaguar is among the artists.
Learn how Summit County residents can reserve free tickets to the Akron Zoo for the month of September.
[In the video player above: Bear brawl at Akron Zoo] AKRON, Ohio (WJW) – If you visit the Akron Zoo over the next several weeks, you’ll want to keep your eyes peeled. The zoo announced on ...
AKRON, Ohio (WJW) – The Akron Zoo has announced plans to build a new hospital that will, according to zoo officials, “provide top-notch veterinary care for more than 2,000 animals.” The new ...
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 ...
*Above shows how Akron Zoo animals reacted to the total solar eclipse* AKRON, Ohio — Penguins are cute to begin with, but baby penguins take it to another level! A Humboldt penguin chick ...
The Akron Zoo in Ohio shared details on an March 3 incident with a Komodo dragon and a staff member, which resulted in multiple bite mounds for the human.