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The Akron Zoo, officially known as the Akron Zoological Park, is home to over 1,000 animals representing over 100 different species and it has over 400,000 visitors annually. The animal exhibits are divided into eight different themed areas containing animals from different regions of the world. The zoo is the most visited attraction in Summit County. The Akron Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and is a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums. As an AZA member, Akron Zoo participates in breeding programs to save endangered species. The zoo is also a member of the American Public Gardens Association. [1]
Attractions and regions[edit]
The zoo has eight themed areas of the park that are molded after specific regions on the globe. [2]
- The Barnhardt Family Welcome Center opened in 2003 and serves at the zoo's entrance. It includes the zoo's ticket counters and gift shop as well as the zoo's administrative offices.
- Penguin Point opened in 2003 and is located right outside the Welcome Center. It is home to the zoo's Humboldt penguin colony. [3]
- Legends of the Wild opened in 2005 and features a 25-foot waterfall and 16 animal habitats. Species include straw-colored fruit bat, green and black poison dart frog, yellow-banded poison dart frog, dyeing poison frog, golden mantella, and blue-legged mantella. There is also a waterfowl pond containing various species of birds. [4]
- Komodo Kingdom Education Center opened in 2005 and features an indoor exhibit gallery, the zoo's primary food service location, and facilities for the zoo's Education Department are located in the lower level. Species include white-spotted bamboo shark, blue American lobster, Sambava tomato frog, Komodo dragon, and Galápagos tortoise. There is also a mixed species rainforest habitat that includes Midas cichlid, freshwater stingray, golden lion tamarin, yellow-spotted Amazon river turtle, and several species of birds.[5]
- Curious Creatures opened in 2017 and is an indoor exhibit in the Komodo Kingdom Education Center that features animals and plants that exhibit unique adaptations for survival. Species include naked mole-rat, leaf-cutter ant, peacock mantis shrimp, spotted turtle, electric eel, Jackson's chameleon, giant Pacific octopus, giant prickly stick insect, moon jelly, Pacific sea nettle, chain dogfish, pot-bellied seahorse, and a variety of coral, fish, and invertebrate species. There are also a variety of plant species Venus flytrap, sundew, pitcher plant, and butterwort. This exhibit space was previously occupied by Jellies: Rhythm in the Blue (2008-2011) and Journey to the Reef (2012-2016). [6]
- Lehner Family Foundation Wild Asia opened in 2021 and is the zoo's newest exhibit. Species include Sumatran tiger, red panda, and northern white-cheeked gibbons. Wild Asia is located in a space that the zoo's Tiger Valley was once located. [7]
- Mike and Mary Stark Grizzly Ridge opened in 2013. It covers 4.2 acres (1.7 ha) making it the largest expansion in Akron Zoo to date. Species include
- Landon and Cynthia Knight Pride of Africa opened in 2019 and is inspired by Africa's Southern Rift. Species include African pygmy goats and Nigerian dwarf goats. It is also home to the zoo's train. [9]
- Lehner Family Zoo Gardens opened in 2003 and contains the zoo's Gardener's Shed which features a barn owl habitat, Nature's View rental space, Nature's Theater, Garden View Place with features a Temminck's tragopan habitat and the zoo's formal gardens. Wild Prairie opened in 2002 and is consider part of the Zoo Gardens. It contains a food service location, the Frontier Town play area, and a snowy owl habitat. [10]
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- ^ "Garden Page". APGA. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
- ^ "Areas of the Zoo | Akron Zoo". www.akronzoo.org. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
- ^ "Penguin Point | Akron Zoo". www.akronzoo.org. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
- ^ "Legends of the Wild | Akron Zoo". www.akronzoo.org. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
- ^ "Komodo Kingdom | Akron Zoo". www.akronzoo.org. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ "Curious Creatures | Akron Zoo". www.akronzoo.org. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ "Wild Asia | Akron Zoo". www.akronzoo.org. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ "Grizzly Ridge | Akron Zoo". www.akronzoo.org. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ "Pride of Africa | Akron Zoo". www.akronzoo.org. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ "Zoo Gardens | Akron Zoo". www.akronzoo.org. Retrieved 2023-10-12.