Rise and Shine Safari
Travel the zoo with our knowledgeable staff and enjoy exclusive before-hours experiences as we prepare to open the zoo for the day.
Get Closer - Galapagos Tortoise
Enjoy special access to our Galapagos tortoise habitat, learning about our gentle giants Pagos and Boxie.
Get Closer - Grizzly Bear
Meet Cheyenne and Jackson, our grizzly bears, and enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime experience of feeding them some of their favorite treats!
Get Closer - Ambassador
Interact and have fun with 3 of our education animal ambassadors, like Dasy the armadillo, Forest the porcupine, Chloe the kinkajou and many more animals!
Get Closer - Lion
Meet some of our lions up close and tour their home, where you'll even get the opportunity to safely feed them!
Get Closer - Otter
Get ready for an otterly unforgettable experience at Akron Zoo! Meet our playful otters up close and personal.
Lion Behind the Scenes
Get a rare glimpse behind-the-scenes at our lion night yard with an exclusive guided walking tour.
Penguin Behind the Scenes
Waddle behind the scenes for an unforgettable penguin tour!
Komodo Dragon Behind the Scenes
Join us for a guided tour to get a closer look at one of the zoo's most powerful reptiles!