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Akron Zoo
The Humboldt penguin colony in the zoo's Penguin Point exhibit.
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41°04′48″N 81°32′29″W / 41.080047°N 81.541429°W / 41.080047; -81.541429
Date opened1953
LocationAkron, Ohio, United States
Land area77 acres (31 ha)
No. of animals>1,000 [1]
No. of species90
Annual visitors400,000
MembershipsAZA,[2] WAZA[3]
Major exhibitsPenguin Point, Legends of the Wild, Komodo Kingdom, Curious Creatures, Wild Asia, Grizzly Ridge, Pride of Africa, Zoo Gardens, Wild Prairie
Public transit accessBus interchange METRO
Websitewww.akronzoo.org

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-acre (31 ha) of which 35-acre (14 ha) are occupied with by habitats, amenities, and support. [4]

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. [4] [5] As an AZA member, Akron Zoo participates in breeding programs to save endangered species. [6] The zoo is also a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums and of the American Public Gardens Association. [7] [8]

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  4. ^ a b "Akron Zoo History | Akron Zoo". www.akronzoo.org. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
  5. ^ "Institution Status: Association of Zoos & Aquariums". www.aza.org. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
  6. ^ "Species Survival Plans | Akron Zoo". www.akronzoo.org. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
  7. ^ "WAZA Members - WAZA". World Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
  8. ^ "Garden Page". APGA. Retrieved 2023-10-11.

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