Urban Wildlife

So You Spot A Coyote. What Should You Do?

Submitted by mdynia on Friday, March 1st, 11:24 am

Ohio wildlife biologists are frequently contacted by concerned residents who spot coyotes. Yes, frequently, but this is not cause for alarm. Coyotes are highly adaptable animals that are regularly viewed by humans throughout the state. Here are a few steps to keep in mind when you encounter a coyote in the Buckeye State.

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Akron Zoo’s Snow Bowl fundraiser a big success

Submitted by A.Hake, Web Producer

Thursday, February 10th, 2011, 9:46am

AKRON, OH - The Akron Zoo’s 24th annual fundraiser, Snow Bowl, which was held January 29, 2011 at Stonehedge Family Fun Center, raised over $30,000 for the animals at the Zoo. Snow Bowl is the Zoo’s 2nd largest fundraiser.

Snow Bowl is a target score bowling tournament and the winning team must predict their score ahead of time. Coming within one pin of their predicted score, and winning the tournament, was Chemstress Consultant Co. Strike That, a team from FedEx Custom Critical, came in second place and The House of LaRose came in third place.

Eighty-six teams participated in this year’s event, including area organizations and businesses. FedEx Custom Critical had over 120 of their employees participate with 24 teams, which was the most by any company. The proceeds from the event support the Akron Zoo’s mission and their programs. Snow Bowl was sponsored by Pepsi Americas, SGS Tool Company and Rubber City Radio Group, which emceed the event.

The Akron Zoo is open 361 days a year. Winter hours, through April, are 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and admission is $6.00 per person. The parking fee is $2.00. Starting May 1, hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and admission is $10 for adults, $7.50 for senior citizens, $6 for children (ages 2-14). Children under two are free and parking is $2.00. For more information visit www.akronzoo.org or call (330) 375-2550.

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Zoo offers a cabin fever reliever

Submitted by heather taylor, community web producer

Monday, January 3rd, 2011, 11:54am

The Akron Zoo has a cure for anyone suffering from the winter blues. The Akron Zoo will be hosting Cabin Fever Reliever every Saturday in January beginning Jan. 8 from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. with fun, warm activities.

During the events, the Zoo will have a free craft station for kids and free hot chocolate for all guests. The events will take place inside the zoo’s Education Center, Komodo Kingdom. Dates for the events are Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29.

The Akron Zoo is open 361 days a year. Winter hours are 11 a.m.–4 p.m. and admission is $6 per person. Children under two are free. The parking fee is $2. For more information visit www.akronzoo.org or call (330) 375-2550.

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Akron Zoo closed Monday

Submitted by heather taylor, community web producer

Monday, December 13th, 2010, 1:12pm

Due to current weather conditions the Akron Zoo will be closed Dec. 13. As long as weather conditions are favorable, the Zoo will reopen tomorrow, Dec. 14.

Winter hours are 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and admission is $6 per person. Children under two are free and parking is $2. For more information visit www.akronzoo.org or call (330) 375-2550.

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Weather keeps zoo closed

Submitted by heather taylor, community web producer

Tuesday, December 7th, 2010, 5:12pm

Due to current weather conditions the Akron Zoo will be closed again on Dec. 7. This is the second day in a row the lake effect snow has closed the Akron Zoo. As long as weather conditions are favorable, the Zoo will reopen at 11 a.m. Dec. 8.

For more information, visit www.akronzoo.org or call (330) 375-2550.

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Snow flies in Akron; zoo closed

Submitted by heather taylor, community web producer

Monday, December 6th, 2010, 12:28pm

City of Akron received 4 inches of snow overnight, creating a messy Monday morning commute for some residents. It’s likely the city will see 1-3 inches more during the course of the day and evening.

The city has 46 trucks on the road working the primary routes and should be on Akron’s secondary routes by 11 a.m., city officials said. Residential (side streets) will come after secondary roads are done.

Due to the conditions, the Akron Zoo is closed Dec. 6. As long as weather conditions are favorable, the Zoo will reopen Dec. 7 at 11 a.m. For more information, visit www.akronzoo.org or call (330) 375-2550.

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Zoo giving holiday gifts via Facebook

Submitted by heather taylor, community web producer

Friday, December 3rd, 2010, 4:27pm

The Akron Zoo is in the giving spirit this holiday season and its Facebook followers can benefit. The Zoo will be giving one gift away via their Facebook account, http://facebook.com/akronzoo, each day Dec. 6-10. Winners can keep the gift for themselves or use as holiday gifts for a loved one.

Each day the zoo will issue a challenge to win the gift. The different challenges will be announced each morning on the Zoo’s Facebook page. On the first day of Facebook the Zoo will give away four admission tickets for 2011; on the second day of Facebook, Tuesday, the Zoo will be giving away four tickets to feed the penguins along with a plush penguin; on the third day of Facebook, Wednesday, the zoo will be giving away a one-year sponsorship of a penguin; on the fourth day of Facebook, Thursday, one lucky winner will win a bonus card good for 24 free rides on the Zoo’s carousel or train; and on the fifth day of Facebook, Friday, someone can win a $20 gift card to the Zoo’s Gift Shop. To be eligible for the prizes people must go to the Zoo’s Facebook page and click the “Like” button, if they already are not on the Zoo’s Facebook page. Only those that “Like” the zoo’s Facebook page will be qualified to win.

The Akron Zoo is open 361 days a year. Zoo hours are 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission is $6 per person. Children under 2 are free and parking is $2. For more information visit www.akronzoo.org or call (330) 375-2550.

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