AKRON, Ohio — The Akron Zoo has announced the birth of a baby white-cheeked gibbon, a critically endangered species. According to a release, the zoo’s adult female gibbon, Parker, gave birth on Friday ...

AKRON, Ohio – If you’re looking for a family-friendly way to ring in the new year, Akron Zoo has a fun option to consider – Zoo Year’s Eve. The event is suitable for people of all ages and is ...

AKRON, Ohio — The Akron Zoo has announced that its baby white-cheeked gibbon, a critically endangered species, has a name. Following a public naming contest, the baby gibbon is named Leuco, which zoo ...

This is a milestone year for the Akron Zoo's Wild Lights. Here's what's new and what to expect for one of Akron's most ...

AKRON, Ohio – The Akron Zoo’s white-cheeked gibbons, Parker and Milo, on Thursday selected a name for their baby boy. The zoo asked community members to vote on one of five possible names for the baby ...

AKRON, Ohio – Akron Zoo has revamped its Boo at the Zoo. The event, in its 38th year, is now Boo at the Zoo: Ultimate Fall Fest. It runs on three consecutive weekends: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 11-12, ...

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) — There’s a precious new white-cheeked gibbon baby at the Akron Zoo, but the ape doesn’t have a name yet. That’s where the public comes in to play. Once the voting period is over, ...

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Celebrate Father’s Day with your papa bear at the Akron Zoo! The zoo is offering free admission for all dads and grandpas on June 15. Children ages two or younger can also enjoy ...

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) — An elderly male lion at the Akron Zoo, described as a “staple icon,” has been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, the zoo announced over the weekend. Tamarr, who will turn 20 ...

The tens of thousands of visitors to the Akron Zoo can thank Patricia Simmons for the countless educational exhibits and animal-friendly habitats that replaced once cramped and outdated cages. When ...

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - The Akron Zoo announced the name for the new baby gibbon born in June. After a naming contest, the white-cheeked gibbon baby’s name is Leuco (pronounced Loo-koh). The name comes ...

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Akron Zoo’s beloved lion Tamarr is now in his roaring 20s! He celebrated the big 2-0 birthday at the Akron Zoo on Monday. That makes him the second oldest male lion in a facility ...