Release Date: March 24,2025

Akron Zoo to Host Egg Hunt Event

March 20, AKRON, Ohio – The Akron Zoo is hosting its annual egg hunt, Egg-stra Wild Egg Hunt, on Saturdays and Sundays, April 5-6, 12-13 and 19 from 8:30 – 10 a.m. The egg hunt begins promptly at 9 a.m.

Egg hunters will scour sections of the zoo, based on the child’s age, in search for eggs to be redeemed for a special goody bag. Allergy-friendly bags are available upon request. The bunny will be making a special appearance for photos, plus guests can enjoy a craft.

A Zoothing egg hunt location is new this year for people with different abilities who don’t like crowds or loud noises to enjoy a sensory friendly egg-vironment. Zoothing egg hunter tickets will be limited each day.

Tickets to Egg-stra Wild Egg Hunt include admission into the zoo for the day following the event. Tickets are available at akronzoo.org/egg-stra-wild-egg-hunt. Prices are $18 for egg hunters (including Zoothing egg hunters) and $10 for non-member observers. Akron Zoo member observers are free. Infants under age two are also free, but will not receive a treat bag.

The Akron Zoo is open 361 days a year. Off-season hours are 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Peak season hours begin April 1 and are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission rates are $11 – $21. 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.