Release Date: January 20,2025

Akron Zoo closed on January 21 and 22

January 20, 2025, AKRON, Ohio – The Akron Zoo is closed on Tuesday, Jan. 21 and Wednesday, Jan. 22 due to extreme cold temperatures. The zoo will reopen on Thursday, Jan. 23.

“When the temperatures get extremely cold, our staff will provide additional precautions that keep our animals safe, such as straw beds, heat lamps and heated rocks,” said Bob Lessnau, chief life sciences officer at the Akron Zoo. “All of our animals have housing temperature parameters of when they need to remain indoors, and with the current temperatures, the majority of our animals will be inside. A few animals will be given the choice and will prefer to remain outdoors, such as the grizzly bears, red wolves, bald eagles, red panda and coyotes.”

The Akron Zoo is open 361 days a year. Off-season hours are 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission rates are $9 – $19. Children under two are free and parking is free. For more information visit www.akronzoo.org or call (330) 375-2550.  

Founded in 1953, the Akron Zoo is a non-profit, world conservation zoo with more than 2,000 animals from around the world. Located just west of Downtown Akron, the zoo strives to connect your life to wildlife while inspiring lifelong learning and conservation action. The Akron Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). With its more than 200 accredited members, AZA is a leader in global wildlife conservation, and your link to helping animals in their native habitats.