Akron Zoo
The Akron Zoo, officially known as the Akron Zoological Park, is a non-profit zoo located just west of downtown in Akron, Ohio, United States. Its history begins in 1953. Look also at Pro Football Hall of Fame, 19 mi away.
A zoo & aquarium inside Akron
You can stay in Akron
Akron Zoo is inside Akron, which has 17 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–84°. When to go ↓
An airport 12 miles away
Akron Canton Regional (CAK) has airline service, about 12 miles from Akron Zoo.
Established in 1953
Akron Zoo dates from 1953. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
A month-by-month look
Here is how the weather at Akron Zoo changes month by month.
Akron Zoo
The Akron Zoo, officially known as the Akron Zoological Park, is a non-profit zoo located just west of downtown in Akron, Ohio, United States. The zoo sits on 77-acre (31 ha) of which 35-acre (14 ha) are occupied with by habitats, amenities, and support.
The Akron Zoo is home to over 1,000 animals representing over 100 different species and it has around 400,000 visitors annually. The zoo is the most visited attraction in Summit County. The Akron Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) since 1989. As an AZA member, Akron Zoo participates in breeding programs to save endangered species. The zoo is also a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums and of the American Public Gardens Association.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 1 animals · 90 species
- Area
- 77 acres
- Established
- 1953
- Wikipedia readers
- 3.7K a year
Places to stay near Akron Zoo
Places to stay start in Akron (17) and Copley Township (13).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Akron Zoo | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | in town | — | 17 10 hotels · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 189,691 | $122K | D |
| Copley Township | 5 mi west | 5 min | 13 11 hotels · 2 motels | 18,482 | $332K | — |
| Green | 9 mi southeast | 15 min | 11 10 hotels · 1 campground | 27,553 | $280K | — |
| Cuyahoga Falls | 7 mi north | 10 min | 8 4 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 50,975 | $183K | C+ |
| Richfield | 12 mi northwest | 20 min | 13 8 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 3,720 | $334K | — |
| Richfield Township | 13 mi northwest | 20 min | 13 8 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 6,414 | $423K | — |
| Stow | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 7 6 hotels · 1 campground | 33,941 | $248K | B− |
| Springfield Township | 7 mi southeast | 10 min | 6 5 hotels · 1 motel | 14,240 | $157K | D |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Akron Zoo
These well-known sights sit within 66 miles.
Big draw31 mi MuseumRock and Roll Hall of Fame580K visitors a year
Big draw119 mi MuseumPro Football Hall of Fame192K visitors a year
211 mi National ParkCuyahoga Valley National Park3.0M visitors a year
Big draw65 mi Theme parkCedar Point3.8M visitors a year
Big draw330 mi Stadium & arenaProgressive Field
31 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Field
430 mi Stadium & arenaRocket Arena
54 mi MuseumOhio State ReformatoryPhoto credits
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: MusikAnimal, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Pro Football Hall of Fame: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 · Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Unknown, Public domain · Cedar Point: Larry Pieniazek, User:Lar, en:User:Lar (primary), CC BY 2.5 · Progressive Field: Jsawczuk, Public domain · Huntington Bank Field: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 · Rocket Arena: Cards84664, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Ohio State Reformatory: Niagara66, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Visiting Akron Zoo: the answers
Is Akron Zoo in Akron?
Yes. It’s inside Akron, OH.
When is the best time to visit Akron Zoo?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 63–84°.
How far is Akron Zoo from Cleveland and Pittsburgh?
About 28 miles north of Cleveland and about 93 miles southeast of Pittsburgh, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Akron Zoo?
Akron Canton Regional (CAK), about 12 miles away. The nearest big hub is Cleveland Hopkins (CLE), about 28 miles.
Where should I stay near Akron Zoo?
Akron (in town, 17 places to stay), Copley Township (5 mi, 13 places to stay) and Green (9 mi, 11 places to stay).
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