AKRON, Ohio – If you’re looking for a family-friendly way to ring in the new year, Akron Zoo has a fun option to consider – ...

The Akron Zoo closed its daytime operations Sunday because of snowy conditions but will reopen at 5 p.m. for Wild Lights.

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 ...

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 (WJW) — The Akron Zoo announced Sunday morning it would be closed for the afternoon following the weekend snowfall. Citing “snowy conditions” on its Facebook page, the zoo said its daytime ...

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 ...

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Patricia Simmons for the countless educational exhibits and animal-friendly habitats that replaced once cramped and outdated cages.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) — 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 ...

Need a break from...your house? Here's a list of fun places in Ohio for you and your family to enjoy over winter break.