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Location
Parking
Free parking
Accessibility
Strollers and wheelchairs available; Zoothing Hour (sensory-friendly early opening for guests with different abilities who do not like loud noises)
Visitor tip
Start with the popular otter and carousel areas early in your visit, as reviews highlight these as must-see attractions with high visitor interest. The well-organized layout makes it easy to plan your route using the available zoo map.
About Akron Zoo
Numerous animals & seasonal events. 50-acre zoo featuring 700+ species, a grizzly exhibit, a train & seasonal events.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Animals
- 2,000+ animals including tigers, bears, lions, Komodo dragons, mountain lions
- Admission
- $11-$21 general admission, under 2 free
- Hours (Peak Season)
- April 5 - Sept 30, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily
What visitors say
I love this zoo! It’s very well laid out with plenty of room for the animals and the visitors. I enjoyed the 50% off Veteran discount. The prices are already reasonable. There were lots of school groups who were learning from the highly…
It was a good day. Not the biggest zoo, however they did amazing with the room that they have. I wouldn't call it small either. They have a conservation effort for nearly or all the animals that they have. There's also a beautiful place…
We came for Boo at the Zoo, and it was such a great experience! The Akron Zoo may not be as large as the Cleveland Zoo, but it absolutely makes up for it in the quality, cleanliness, and organization of the facility. Everything feels…
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Did You Know?
- Akron Zoo features over 700 animal species across its 50-acre grounds, with notable exhibits including rare Komodo dragons, snow leopards, red pandas, and a dedicated grizzly bear exhibit
- The zoo offers Zoothing Hour, a sensory-friendly early opening experience designed specifically for guests with different abilities who are sensitive to loud noises, demonstrating commitment to inclusive accessibility
- Akron Zoo recently opened a new mountain lion species exhibit, expanding its collection of big cats beyond existing tiger and lion exhibits
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