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Akron Zoo closer to welcoming giraffes

Sitting on a little over nine acres of the Akron Zoo's 42 unused acres, visitors will soon be able to experience an outdoor ...

Giraffes coming to Akron Zoo as construction begins on major expansion

The $21 million Lehner Family Foundation Giraffe Journey is expected to open in 2028. The 9.25 acre exhibit will feature a ...

See what the Ohio capital budget will pay for in your county: The Wake Up for Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Subscribe to the Wake Up, cleveland.com’s free morning newsletter, delivered to your inbox weekdays at 5:30 a.m. This summer, ...
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Columbus Zoo, The Wilds release over 100 endangered giant salamanders in eastern Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and The Wilds released more than 100 rare and endangered giant salamanders this summer into protected waterways in eastern Ohio. According to a release ...

Worth the Drive: Love the Louisville Zoo? Columbus has even more to explore

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is open every day of the year, outside of Thanksgiving and Christmas. Daily hours are available online.

Ohio zoo seeks public’s help in naming of new giraffe calf

An Ohio Zoo is asking for the public’s help to name their new giraffe.

Toledo Zoo bomb threat: Facility in Ohio evacuated amid bomb threat; what we know so far

Toledo Zoo was evacuated Friday after a bomb threat. No injuries reported; police are searching the area. Officials confirm it is not an active shooter case.
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Jack Hanna will retire from Columbus Zoo after 40 years at end of 2020

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- After more than 40 years at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Jack Hanna will officially retire at the end of 2020. The Columbus Zoo said in a statement Thursday that after serving ...