Akron Zoological Park

330-375-2525
500 Edgewood Ave
Akron, OH 44307
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Zoos, Government Offices-city, Village & Twp, Non-profit Organizations
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Customer Reviews (10 reviews)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Jan 08, 2008
***They now have a real gem mine!!! My kids loved it. They found real emeralds, amethyst, amber and a bunch of other cool rocks. Along with all the stones there was an arrowhead in one bag and a fossil (a bug with lots of... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Dec 20, 2005
I love the Akron Zoological Park. I feel like it has a lot to offer, despite its smaller size. I like that the animals are placed in environments that are simulations of their actual habitats. The trees and shrubs in... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Nov 07, 2005
The Akron Zoo has lots to offer families of all ages. They have many animals but would check with them if you want to see a specific one since they have select animals. It's beautifully landscaped and is nice for... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Nov 06, 2005
While this is a very nice zoo, I feel that it might be a bit too small for the older child. My son used to love coming here, but recently it seems there is not alot to do. But I really like the way they have it set up. Everything... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Nov 05, 2005
Akron's zoo has over 300 colorful animals, ranging from humungous bears to tiny tree frogs. It offers a lot of hands-on activities and educational programs, so you can tour the zoo while learning cool facts about the... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Sep 21, 2005
Akron doens't have many cool things to see - the zoo is one of them. We have been there once or twice a year for many years. It's small, but has plenty of parking. Admission is comparable to the size of the facility - no... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Sep 19, 2005
My husband and I decided to visit the Akron Zoo after having such a nice time at the Cleveland Zoo. We knew it was smaller but we were in for a big shock. There was just not much to do at the Akron Zoo. We will not be going back... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Sep 14, 2005
We took our granddaughter to Boo at the zoo. It was really nice , she really enjoyed her self. They gave out treats and were dressed in costumes. We had a ball. The only bad thing was the lines were long but was worth the... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Aug 14, 2005
The akron zoo is becoming so fun and exciting for the kids to visit. In the last year they have added so many new exhibits. The entrance is all brand new and very nice. They added a new indoor monkey exhibit and penquins.... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch May 29, 2005
we took the kids there for a school field trip and a whole section of the zoo was closed and the main animals in a zoo were not there.Mainly ducks and birds were there to see.After paying for a ticket and not seeing very... (more)

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