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Release Date: February 12,2024

Free Admission at Akron Zoo on Feb. 19

February 12, 2024, AKRON, Ohio – The Akron Zoo is offering free admission for all guests on Monday, Feb. 19 in honor of Presidents’ Day. The zoo is open for the day from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Parking is free.

Summit County Historical Society will be on-grounds from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. with activities.

The Akron Zoo is open 361 days a year. Off-season hours are 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission rates are $9 – $19. 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 over 1,000 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.