We have been trying to go here for a few years now and It finally happened! It was a great experience! Our kids (5&7) love going to zoo's, especially one they haven't been to yet. They explored every inch of the place to see what animals they had. Very clean and everyone was friendly and looking to help their guest. We will be back!

Great staff. Engaging and knowledgeable about the zoo, species and SSP. Don't hesitate to spend time chatting, even about areas not within their expertise. Well designed habitats. Good visibility for the most part though, as a photographer, shooting through mesh is impossible and shooting through glass is always challenging. I do prefer zoos who manage to creatively avoid both and give the illusion that barriers don't exist. Akron Zoo has the handicap of limited acreage so it's more of a challenge. Terrain can be a little challenging, especially for those with mobility issues as most of the pathways are inclines. Not steep but not many flat spots either. Appears the entire zoo is on a hillside with habitats constructed on the slope. Lehner Family Gardens is a beautiful asset and I nice spot to take a break. Good variety of species with some unique critters. Loved the nocturnal building. Though most people think it's just bats, there are several species to discover. Their population of Seba's short-tailed bats is impressive and I can't say I've seen them at any other zoo that I can recall. Was especially entertaining to hear the people as the keeper was in with them, hosing off the bat cave walls. Andean condors are impressive close up with their wings spread. Jaguar and snow leopard are beautiful. Red panda exhibit gives a unique perspective from tree level, instead of ground. The fact that they have a coyote habitat is cool considering this species is much maligned and persecuted by humans just because they were able to outsmart us and survive among us. Don't overlook 'Curious Creatures'. Unfortunately, the red wolf habitat was closed, hopefully for a good reason, like new pups, and not something unfortunate. Several kid oriented activities well spaced throughout the zoo. Do wish they had more in the way of scheduled presentations/enrichments. Overall, while I would not consider this an all-day experience, it was a nice way to spend the morning and early afternoon before the drive home.

What an awesome way to start our Christmas holiday by going to Wild lights at the Akron zoo. Our grand kids loved the animal's ,the light's, talking to Santa and especially the Grinch. The Staff is extremely helpful and friendly. This is well worth seeing.

We visited the zoo last week. It was nice, but kind of small. I assume their peak season is summer, most food locations were closed as were certain other things. We didn't see many animals. They seemed to have good hiding places.