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 ...

AKRON, Ohio – Akron Zoo has revamped its Boo at the Zoo. The event, in its 38th year, is now Boo at the Zoo: Ultimate Fall Fest. It runs on three consecutive weekends: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 11-12, ...

This is a milestone year for the Akron Zoo's Wild Lights. Here's what's new and what to expect for one of Akron's most ...

AKRON, Ohio – The Akron Zoo’s white-cheeked gibbons, Parker and Milo, on Thursday selected a name for their baby boy. The zoo asked community members to vote on one of five possible names for the baby ...

AKRON, Ohio — The Akron Zoo announced that it has welcomed three snowy owlets, which are listed as vulnerable to extinction by IUCN Red List. According to the zoo, the owlets hatched on July 1, 3 and ...

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) — A new event is coming to the Akron Zoo for one weekend during the month of May. The zoo announced this week it would be hosing its first Renaissance Faire the weekend of May 17 ...

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 (WJW) — An elderly male lion at the Akron Zoo, described as a “staple icon,” has been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, the zoo announced over the weekend. Tamarr, who will turn 20 ...

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - The Akron Zoo announced the name for the new baby gibbon born in June. After a naming contest, the white-cheeked gibbon baby’s name is Leuco (pronounced Loo-koh). The name comes ...

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Patricia Simmons for the countless educational exhibits and animal-friendly habitats that replaced once cramped and outdated cages.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 (WJW) – If you visit the Akron Zoo, you’ll want to keep your eyes peeled. The zoo announced on Facebook that starting Tuesday, Aug. 19, visitors are encouraged to search for hidden “paws” ...