Akron Zoo
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The Akron Zoo, officially known as the Akron Zoological Park, is a non-profit zoo located just west of downtown in Akron, Ohio, United States. The zoo sits on 77-acre (31 ha) of which 35-acre (14 ha) are occupied with by habitats, amenities, and support. [4]
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![]() The Humboldt penguin colony in the zoo's Penguin Point exhibit. | |
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41.080047°N 81.541429°W / 41.080047; -81.541429 | |
Date opened | 1953 |
Location | Akron, Ohio, United States |
Land area | 77 acres (31 ha) |
No. of animals | >1,000 [1] |
No. of species | 90 |
Annual visitors | 400,000 |
Memberships | AZA,[2] WAZA[3] |
Major exhibits | Penguin Point, Legends of the Wild, Komodo Kingdom, Curious Creatures, Wild Asia, Grizzly Ridge, Pride of Africa, Zoo Gardens, Wild Prairie |
Public transit access | ![]() |
Website | www |
The Akron Zoo is home to over 1,000 animals representing over 100 different species and it has around 400,000 visitors annually. The zoo is the most visited attraction in Summit County. The Akron Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) since 1989. [4] [5] As an AZA member, Akron Zoo participates in breeding programs to save endangered species. [6] The zoo is also a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums and of the American Public Gardens Association. [7] [8]