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Meet Odie - our new male river otter! Odie is now in the river otter habitat daily.
In 2007, Odie was found abandoned in his native habitat as a pup before his eyes had opened, so his exact birthdate is unknown. He was rescued and raised by animal care staff at the Texas State Aquarium. Odie then lived at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium before coming here to Akron.
Odie came here to the Akron Zoo based on breeding recommendations from the River Otter Species Survival Plan (SSP). Over the coming weeks, our animal care staff will introduce Odie to our current female Molly. While introductions are being made, Odie and Molly will alternate days out in their habitat. Once the duo is familiar with each other, they will enjoy the habitat together daily.
Wondering how you can tell Odie and Molly apart? Odie is our big boy! He weighs in at about 24 pounds, whereas Molly weighs 13 ½ pounds.
Meet Odie - our new male river otter! Odie is now in the river otter habitat daily.
In 2007, Odie was found abandoned in his native habitat as a pup before his eyes had opened, so his exact birthdate is unknown. He was rescued and raised by animal care staff at the Texas State Aquarium. Odie then lived at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium before coming here to Akron.
Odie came here to the Akron Zoo based on breeding recommendations from the River Otter Species Survival Plan (SSP). Over the coming weeks, our animal care staff will introduce Odie to our current female Molly. While introductions are being made, Odie and Molly will alternate days out in their habitat. Once the duo is familiar with each other, they will enjoy the habitat together daily.
Wondering how you can tell Odie and Molly apart? Odie is our big boy! He weighs in at about 24 pounds, whereas Molly weighs 13 ½ pounds.
