Akron Zoo Chapter of AAZK

06/14/2026

How awesome to see conservation efforts working!

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Thanks to conservation efforts, Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) had a +3 Conservation Status Improvement on the IUCN's Red List of Threatened Species, moving from Endangered to Least Concern.

Saving Species is Possible! Special thank to our friends at Reverse the Red for suggesting this species as a spotlight for this ongoing series. When people work together for conservation we can Reverse the Red! Reverse the Red is a global movement that ignites strategic cooperation and action to ensure the survival of wild species and ecosystems. Data-driven and collaborative, we provide the tools and partnerships to unite stakeholders and catalyze conservation impact. To learn more visit: https://www.reversethered.org/

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06/12/2026

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We will always recognize the positive impact of the LGBTQIA+ community. AAZK will continue to foster allyship and celebrate diversity and inclusion. ❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜

06/08/2026

If you’ve driven by the corner of Edgewood Ave. and Copley Road, you’ve probably noticed that the garden surrounding the Akron Zoo sign has gotten a bit of a face lift over the past year! Our chapter has been hard at work to take a space that was overgrown and full of non-native plants and turn it into a beautiful area with plants that support our local ecosystems and pollinators!

Enjoy some pictures of how the garden looks now vs. before we took it over along with close ups of various plants!
1- Before (June 2024) vs. now (June 2026)
2- Garden photo featuring our chapters’ Keep Akron Beautiful sponsorship sign (September 2025)
3- Stonecrop (Sedum ternatum) blooms
4- Prairie Smoke (Geum triflorum) blooms
5- Foxglove Beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis) blooms

A full list of plants in the garden: Oxeye Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides), Lanceleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata), Foxglove Beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis), Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella), Coneflower (Echinacea), New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae), Prairie Smoke (Geum triflorum), Sneezeweed (Helenium), Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium), Butterly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa), and Woods Stonecrop (Sedum ternatum)

06/05/2026

06/03/2026

Awesome training for a great cause!

05/29/2026

05/18/2026

*The internet: obsessed with cats and capybaras*

*Us: have you considered… pangolins?* 🥹

At Team Pangolin, we believe conservation begins with awareness and connection. Pangolins remain the most heavily trafficked yet least recognized mammal in the world, and increasing public awareness is critical to their survival. By helping more people discover, appreciate, and fall in love with pangolins, we can inspire greater support for the protection of not only this remarkable species, but the ecosystems and lesser-known wildlife that share their landscapes.

They’re shy, nocturnal and covered in scales. and sadly, the most trafficked mammals on Earth.

We are absolutely committed to and trying to make the world fall in love with pangolins.

Welcome to Team Pangolin. 🫶🌍

Join the movement and tag a friend who still doesn’t know pangolins exist, it starts with awareness. 🙏

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05/13/2026

Today is World Migratory Bird Day! Did you know that your Akron Zoo is a founding partner of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' SAFE (Saving Animals from Extinction) North American Songbird Program?

As part of our efforts to save migratory birds, our Conservation Department is conducting a survey to gauge community members' knowledge of songbird conservation actions. Take the survey and get outside to enjoy the sounds of our feathered friends: https://tr.ee/cz647y

05/13/2026

Thank you to everyone that came to our event on April 28th! With your support, we raised nearly $500 for Summit Metro Parks through book purchases and donations for plants! Ignite Brewing Company also donated 11% of all beer sales for the night to our chapter, which was about $100! We always appreciate everyone’s support for our chapter and for conservation.