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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 acres (31 ha) of which 35 acres (14 ha) are occupied with by habitats, amenities, and support. [1]

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. [1] [2] As an AZA member, Akron Zoo participates in breeding programs to save endangered species. [3] The zoo is also a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums and of the American Public Gardens Association. [4] [5]

Attractions and regions[edit]

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The zoo has a variety of themed areas around the park that are molded after specific regions on the globe. [6]

  • 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. [7]
  • Penguin Point opened in 2003 and is located right outside the Welcome Center. It is home to the zoo's Humboldt penguin colony. [8]


The Akron Zoo's Humboldt penguin (Spheniscus humboldti) colony in the zoo's Penguin Point exhibit.





The zoo works with various partners locally, regionally, and globally which include Conservación Internacional Perú, Fauna & Flora International, the Red Panda Network, the Red Wolf Coalition, White-Winged Wood Duck Health Research, and Save and Protect Ohio Turtle Diversity (SPOTD). [17]

The zoo has also worked to help reintroduce the Patula snail back to their native French Polynesia. [18]



Added below just to show what information need to be updated. I bolded changes for my use only.

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Akron Zoo
To be replaced with penguin photo above. The last tahr died and the species is no longer in the zoo's collection.
Wikimedia | © OpenStreetMap
41.080047°N 81.541429°W
Date opened 1953
Location Akron, Ohio, United States
Land area 77 acres (31 ha)
No. of animals >1,000 [19]
No. of species >100
Annual visitors 400,000
Memberships AZA [2], WAZA [4]
Major exhibits Penguin Point, Legends of the Wild, Komodo Kingdom, Curious Creatures, Wild Asia, Grizzly Ridge, Pride of Africa, Wild Prairie
Public transit access METRO
Website www.akronzoo.org

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Akron Zoo History | Akron Zoo". www.akronzoo.org. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
  2. ^ a b "Institution Status: Association of Zoos & Aquariums". www.aza.org. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
  3. ^ "Species Survival Plans | Akron Zoo". www.akronzoo.org. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
  4. ^ a b "WAZA Members - WAZA". World Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Retrieved 2023-10-20.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ "Garden Page". APGA. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
  6. ^ "Areas of the Zoo | Akron Zoo". www.akronzoo.org. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
  7. ^ a b "A Blast from the Past: Evolving Through 20 years at the Akron Zoo | Akron Zoo". www.akronzoo.org. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
  8. ^ "Penguin Point | Akron Zoo". www.akronzoo.org. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
  9. ^ "Legends of the Wild | Akron Zoo". www.akronzoo.org. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
  10. ^ "Komodo Kingdom | Akron Zoo". www.akronzoo.org. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
  11. ^ "Curious Creatures | Akron Zoo". www.akronzoo.org. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
  12. ^ "Wild Asia | Akron Zoo". www.akronzoo.org. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
  13. ^ "Grizzly Ridge | Akron Zoo". www.akronzoo.org. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
  14. ^ "Pride of Africa | Akron Zoo". www.akronzoo.org. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
  15. ^ a b "Zoo Gardens | Akron Zoo". www.akronzoo.org. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
  16. ^ "Be Flexible | Akron Zoo". www.akronzoo.org. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
  17. ^ "Field Conservation | Akron Zoo". www.akronzoo.org. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
  18. ^ "Akron Zoo reintroduces extinct species | Akron Zoo". www.akronzoo.org. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
  19. ^ "Zoo FAQs | Akron Zoo". www.akronzoo.org. Retrieved 2023-10-23.