The zoo has had a Request For Proposals out for the expansion to Pride of Africa. The current plan is for it to open by December 2027.
Request for Proposals | Akron Zoo
Request for Proposals | Akron Zoo
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This is story on the capybara habitat renovation earlier this year.
Youngest Female Eagle Scout in the United States Helps Akron Zoo Build New Home for Patagonian Mara (aza.org)
Youngest Female Eagle Scout in the United States Helps Akron Zoo Build New Home for Patagonian Mara (aza.org)
As an Eagle Scout myself I think this is truly amazing
Jasper, offspring of previous Akron Komodo Dragon Charlie, has arrived at the zoo.
From the Zoo's Instagram:
Say hi to our new Komodo dragon! Jasper is four years old and he has a pretty cool story that you're definitely going to want to check out!
Jasper might be new here, but he has several connections to the Akron Zoo. Draco, our previous female Komodo dragon, was his aunt. His mother, Charlie, lived here between 2012-2016, before she moved to the Chattanooga Zoo based on breeding recommendations from the Komodo Dragon Species Survival Plan (SSP).
After Jasper hatched on Aug. 4, 2019, it was discovered via DNA testing that Jasper and his two brothers were reproduced through parthenogenesis. This is a type of reproduction where the female is able to produce offspring without male fertilization.
Jasper joins our male Komodo dragon, Padar. As Komodo dragons are solitary, the two males will alternate their time in the public habitat. Jasper will begin exploring his new habitat in the next few days, and the windows will be covered with paper with a few holes to peek through. This will allow him to adjust to his new home and as he acclimates, the paper will be taken down.
Jasper and Padar will be easy to tell apart. Jasper, as a young Komodo dragon, is small compared to Padar - he weighs 10 pounds and is a little over four feet long. Adult Komodo dragons can reach up to 10 feet in length and weigh, on average, between 150-300 pounds. #komododragon #akronzoo
From the Zoo's Instagram:
Say hi to our new Komodo dragon! Jasper is four years old and he has a pretty cool story that you're definitely going to want to check out!
Jasper might be new here, but he has several connections to the Akron Zoo. Draco, our previous female Komodo dragon, was his aunt. His mother, Charlie, lived here between 2012-2016, before she moved to the Chattanooga Zoo based on breeding recommendations from the Komodo Dragon Species Survival Plan (SSP).
After Jasper hatched on Aug. 4, 2019, it was discovered via DNA testing that Jasper and his two brothers were reproduced through parthenogenesis. This is a type of reproduction where the female is able to produce offspring without male fertilization.
Jasper joins our male Komodo dragon, Padar. As Komodo dragons are solitary, the two males will alternate their time in the public habitat. Jasper will begin exploring his new habitat in the next few days, and the windows will be covered with paper with a few holes to peek through. This will allow him to adjust to his new home and as he acclimates, the paper will be taken down.
Jasper and Padar will be easy to tell apart. Jasper, as a young Komodo dragon, is small compared to Padar - he weighs 10 pounds and is a little over four feet long. Adult Komodo dragons can reach up to 10 feet in length and weigh, on average, between 150-300 pounds. #komododragon #akronzoo
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The zoo's Carousel will be closed Sept 19 - 29 for Refurbishment
The zoo's Carousel will be closed Sept 19 - 29 for Refurbishment
The Snowy Owl chicks (2.1) have been named and are now back on exhibit in Zoo Gardens-
Flurry (F)
Squall
Stratus
Flurry (F)
Squall
Stratus
The image below shows the area that will be involved in the Pride of Africa expansion. It is around 14 acres. The image is from the zoo, so I know it is correct.
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The area underneath it was closed all summer. It is a nice addition for Zoo Gardens 20th.
2 Pieces of 2023 News Not Mentioned:
On August 17th, the zoo announced the stork's gender (1.0) and name, Rhine.
Akron Zoo - It's a BOY! We have received the DNA test...
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On October 11th, it was announced that the zoo would be acquiring (1.1) red wolves named Diego and Brave, as well as (1.1) red wolves named Sentinel and Sabine from the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Rhode Island in the near future.
United with... - Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village
On September 28th, the zoo announced that they bred and released (0.0.1,100) Partula snails in Tahiti in mid-September.
Your Akron Zoo is working tirelessly to save animals from extinction! We recently partnered on a reintroduction of Partula snails to their native French... | By Akron Zoo | Facebook
Your Akron Zoo is working tirelessly to save animals from extinction! We recently partnered on a reintroduction of Partula snails to their native French... | By Akron Zoo | Facebook
On August 17th, the zoo announced the stork's gender (1.0) and name, Rhine.
Akron Zoo - It's a BOY! We have received the DNA test...
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On October 11th, it was announced that the zoo would be acquiring (1.1) red wolves named Diego and Brave, as well as (1.1) red wolves named Sentinel and Sabine from the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Rhode Island in the near future.
United with... - Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village
Wild Lights are returning. The zoo's website
Kevin Miller
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Were Diburu and Eko supposed to be a breeding pair?
I believe so.
The zoo has started their winter hours. They're open 11-4
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