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Akron Zoo, Akron

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Akron Zoo, Akron

Facts and practical information

Opened: 1953 (71 years ago)Animals: 700Species: 90Elevation: 1010 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°4'45"N, 81°32'28"W
Address

500 Edgewood AveWest AkronAkron 44307-2199 United States

Contact
+1 330-375-2550
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Opening hours
  1. Monday11 am - 4 pm
  2. Tuesday11 am - 4 pm
  3. Wednesday11 am - 4 pm
  4. Thursday11 am - 4 pm
  5. Friday11 am - 4 pm
  6. Saturday11 am - 4 pm
  7. Sunday11 am - 4 pm
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Local time: 00:00
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Getting there by public transportation
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Day trips

Akron Zoo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Canal Park, Akron Civic Theatre, Huntington Tower, Cascade Plaza.

  • canal park akron1 miE
    Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities

    Canal Park, Akron

    26 min walk • Canal Park is a baseball stadium located in Akron, Ohio, United States, that is the home of the Akron RubberDucks of the Eastern League. The team is a double-A minor-league affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians.

  • akron civic theatre1.1 miE
    Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts

    Akron Civic Theatre, Akron

    28 min walk • The Akron Civic Theatre is a theater in Akron, Ohio. It is one of only sixteen remaining atmospheric theatres designed by John Eberson in the United States and is an excellent example of the great movie palaces of the 1920s.

  • huntington tower akron1.2 miE
    Skyscraper, Art Deco architecture

    Huntington Tower, Akron

    31 min walk • Huntington Tower, earlier known as FirstMerit Tower, First National Bank Building, and the First Central Trust Building, is a skyscraper in Akron, Ohio.

  • cascade plaza akron1.1 miE
    Square

    Cascade Plaza, Akron

    30 min walk • Cascade Plaza is an open space with plantings and pedestrian walkways in Akron, Ohio. It was developed in the late 1960s as part of an urban renewal project that also included construction of two high rises.

  • perkins stone mansion akron0.4 miN
    Museum, History museum

    Perkins Stone Mansion, Akron

    11 min walk • The Perkins Stone Mansion is a historic house museum in Akron, Ohio, United States.

  • st bernards church akron1.2 miE
    Church, Romanesque architecture

    St. Bernard's Church, Akron

    31 min walk • St. Bernard's Church is a historic stone masonry church at 44 University Avenue in Akron, Ohio. The original church was built in 1861, on the current site of the National Inventor's Hall of Fame S.T.E.M. school. The current church building was begun in 1902, and opened in 1905...

  • glendale cemetery akron0.7 miNE
    Cemetery

    Glendale Cemetery, Akron

    19 min walk • Glendale Cemetery is a historic rural cemetery located in Akron, Ohio. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.

  • summit county courthouse akron1.2 miE
    Neo-renaissance architecture

    Summit County Courthouse, Akron

    32 min walk • Summit County Courthouse, located at 209 South High Street, Akron, Ohio was designed in the Second Renaissance Style by Cleveland architect J. Milton Dyer. The seated figures of Justice and Law were created by Cleveland sculptor Herman Matzen. Two powerful lions guard the South High Street side of the building.

  • grace reformed church akron0.9 miE
    Church, Romanesque architecture

    Grace Reformed Church, Akron

    23 min walk • Grace Reformed Church is a historic church at 172 W. Bowery Street in Akron, Ohio. It was built in 1926 and added to the National Register in 1984. The property was purchased by Akron Children's Hospital and the building demolished in 2016.

  • highland square akron1.2 miN
    41°5'48"N • 81°32'36"W

    Highland Square, Akron

    32 min walk • Library

  • akron rural cemetery buildings1 miNE
    Cemetery

    Glendale Cemetery, Akron

    25 min walk • Glendale Cemetery is a historic rural cemetery located in Akron, Ohio. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Akron Zoo open?

Akron Zoo is open:
  • Monday 11 am - 4 pm
  • Tuesday 11 am - 4 pm
  • Wednesday 11 am - 4 pm
  • Thursday 11 am - 4 pm
  • Friday 11 am - 4 pm
  • Saturday 11 am - 4 pm
  • Sunday 11 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Akron Zoo?

Nearby attractions include Perkins Stone Mansion, Akron (11 min walk), Summit County Historical Society, Akron (11 min walk), Glendale Cemetery, Akron (19 min walk), Grace Reformed Church, Akron (23 min walk).

How to get to Akron Zoo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Akron Zoo:

Bus
  • Robert K. Pfaff Transit Center (30 min walk)
  • Akron Greyhound Station • Lines: 0010, 0011 (30 min walk)

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