Akron Zoo

Happy World Ocean Day! The ocean makes up about 70% of the earth's surface, so it's important that we all do our part to keep it clean. How can you help?

- Sort your waste into trash, recyclables and compostable materials
- Keep your storm drains clear of debris
- Participate in local river cleanups, not only to keep our local waterways clean, but to prevent trash from flowing into Lake Erie and other large bodies of water

There are so many reasons to be hopeful about the ocean's future. Over the last few years, scientists have taken inspiration from the animal kingdom for creative solutions to our microplastic pollution problem. Moon jellies, like the ones in the Curious Creatures area of the zoo, produce mucus that contains a protein that traps and filters microplastics. Lab-based trials suggest that jelly mucus is nearly 100% effective at trapping the smallest particles before they reach the ocean.

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

🌈 June's Product of the Month is bursting onto the scene in colorful safari style! From rainbow plush and playful Palm Pals, to bright drinkware and bold summer vibes, this collection is a tropical delight. Stop by the Akron Zoo Gift Shop to find your favorite splash of color before it disappears into the wild! Take a trip online to continue your journey: https://akronzoo.myshopify.com/

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.

Meet four of the suspects you'll encounter at our murder mystery party on June 20! Before a reception, the Grand Hotel's President and CEO, Mr. Brutus "Brut" Stone was found dead in his office. Suspects include:
🥊 Eddie "The Creampuff" Armstrong, a professional boxer
👩‍🍳 Chef D. Jour, the head chef of the Grand Hotel
💃 Hearta Stone, the wife of the deceased and a Hollywood actress
💅 Pearl Diver-Stone, the daughter-in-law of the deceased

Uncover the hidden motives of these suspects and many others to solve the crime. Buy your tickets today: https://www.akronzoo.org/murder-mystery

Your summer will be dino-mite with our DinoTrek Care for a Critter packages! Each package includes a personalized certificate, dinosaur fact sheet and photograph, T-Rex or Apatosaurus plush that makes noise and a few other special surprises.

Each purchase supports the Akron Zoo's animal residents, including the prehistoric ones! Visit https://www.akronzoo.org/care-for-a-critter to order your package today.