Tons of stuff to do here... probably when its fully open again. Went here about 2 yrs ago. The place was pretty clean. Though I think the biggest problem would be how far the restrooms are at any point. The Pride of Africa was under construction. And there was talk of more to come. Cant wait to visit when its fully functional again. The only thing I disliked was the awful smell before you got to the zoo. For a moment there, youd think it was the zoo its self. No its the surrounding area that stinks like sewage. Inside the zoo smells fresh and clean. Food was freaking awesome. Parking is not free but a few bucks if I remembercorrectly, but jammed packed when we got there. Drove around for a few looking for a spot. The tickets were okay pricing for what you get to see, even with construction going on. My kids loved the bird area, the cute funny otters, the lazy lions, and the funny bear sitting in the water against the window. The carousel was cute and the gift shop was huge.

So I love this zoo, but unfortunately anyone wanting to visit should wait until it opens up fully. Its a smaller zoo and everything inside (except the gift shop, go figure) is closed, so there is quite a bit less to see. However, it is one very nice experience under normal circumstances.

Welllll other than a ton of the attractions are closed it was still a lot of fun for the littles. I wouldnt suggest a trip for older kids during corona..they would be bored. But perfect for toddlers!!

I love this zoo. It is fairly priced and can be visited in a couple hours, which is perfect for everyone. Not too long where everyone gets grouchy. The new lion enclosure was our favorite.I like the one way path due to social distancing. I like following one way and knowing I will see everything.

Great zoo! Good layout and the perfect size to spend a morning or afternoon. Love the themed areas. Animal areas are large and the enclosures are themed, so you arent just looking at cages... Super excited for the new areas to open! Get a membership, youll definitely go back again and again.

Great smaller zoo (compared to Cleveland or Columbus) that only takes about 1 mile of walking to see everything. The paths are easy to follow with minimal backtracking. Some of the older exhibits feel a little cramped, but they are actively working on new, larger exhibits; and the animals look happy.

Perfect for little day trip with kiddos or even adults. Not as many animals and as great as Cleveland zoo of course, but still very beautiful and plenty of animals. Took our three youngest and they had a blast. Perfect size of area for them to wear themselves out lol. Even better they have a train and carousel that they loved!

Loved it as a local Zoo, a good variety of animals and they keep it clean. Lots of stuff to interact with the kids. They have a really nice gift shop at the end also with all kinds of neat toys all animal related of course. My sons favorite thing and mine too was the otter hes so fast and playful. He glides through the water and always brings joy to me and my son when we get to see him.

Such a wonderful place to go with the family. Perfect for families with young kids because you can do the whole zoo in 2ish hours and then be home in time for naptime. Covid has their indoor exhibits shut down which is a bummer and we miss the tube slide but the carousel and train are still running!

My family visited Akron Zoo during Covid and things were very organized. They had arrows directing you through the zoo to better promote social distancing. No buildings were open so we will have to come back again to check those out. It is a smaller zoo so not as much walking as Cleveland or Columbus. Its definitely worth checking out, even during a pandemic, because the price is only $8 a person.

I been here in 2013. And years later in the cold winter. My mom and myself had a fun time. We ate food it was ok. Then we had fun. The zoo one of the smaller zoos but it really is nice. I hope one day I can.go back

We have perfect weather. Not all The exhibits were open but the ones that were the animals were active. Had a great time And my granddaughter enjoyed the carousel

The Akron zoo is small, but it allows you to get closer to the animals than any other zoo Ive been to. It also has a lot of trees that provide good shade. The current covid-19 protocols make the experience even better because it limits the number of people in the park.

Zoo lights were wonderful. Highly suggest going during their holiday lights fest.

My grandkids and I had a great time!Perfect day pleasant experience, everybody work there so friendly, kind ready to help, this kind of service should you get everywhere. We will go back at least once a year.Family friendly, recommend and Im sureYou all have a great time.

Great outing especially during these times. I went with my infant and toddler in the double stroller and felt very safe. You have to get tickets in advance to reserve a timeslot to enter. We had plenty of time to see the animals and were spaced away from other people. Popular exhibits like the lions have markers on the ground for distancing and staff present to reinforce it. I saw a staff member going around sanitizing frequently touched surfaces. Dont forget to wear your mask and you are allowed to bring snacks for little ones. Thank you Akron Zoo for a safe and fun outing!!!

Not what I expected.Most exhibits closed.Very few animals and little food for zoo goers.Animal exhibits were pretty small. I felt sorry for the little monkey and the screech owls.Hopefully, the other exhibits can open as we learn more about COVID.The hot dogs and fries were pretty good.The train conductor was very friendly.

Ok. Missed seeing the animals that were in the buildings. Nice warm day plus the foliage was pretty.

This is an unbelievable zoo for a smaller city! While the pandemic has most of the indoor exhibits closed, it is still worth it to go! We spent about 2 1/2 hours walking it with a pair of 3 year olds. Its perfect for a nice quick outing with your kids. Dont miss the zoo.

The Zoo staff is doing a great job keeping things clean, supervising social distancing, limiting visitors, and still keeping the facility running smoothly. It was good to see the new attractions and peak at some of the new ones under construction. Love the Zoo.

Very clean, a lot of fun. Great place locally to visit.

So much fun! Went with my cousin and her family and found the place easy to navigate with social distancing signs and one way travel. Enjoyed the otters, bears, and lions. Took us about 2 hours to see everything and was definitely worth the price of admission!

I’ve been twice and had a great time both times. The staff is kind and they have a great selection of animals to visit. All of the exhibits were very clean, so that is great.

Too many people not wearing masks or wearing them improperly. I saw no sign of staff enforcement. My wife and I have enjoyed coming here frequently but I would not recommend it now for families or people at risk.Also many of the indoor exhibits were understandably closed but we had no notice beforehand.

Even with the construction of the new exhibits and some of the existing ones closed for public health concerns, the Akron Zoo is still a great place to spend a day out with the family.I went with my kids on a weekday and at no point did we have an issue with crowds or feel rushed to clear any of the viewing areas. Staff was knowledgeable and kind.

Had such a great time today! The zoo did a wonderful job making sure everything and everyone was spread out and safe! Another great experience and looking forward to Wild Asia coming next year!

Cute but pretty small. Good for little kids who dont like to be in strollers. Also good for pokemon stops

Wonderful zoo. Perfect for walking. Excited to see the new exhibits that are in the works now.

Decent Zoo. Staff were all working hard and sanitizing everything. Very strict time rules for entrance. I mean literally if you show up at 11:29am and your ticket was for 11:30am, they will make you wait that minute to let you in. Gift shop has a lot of cool stuff for kids. Animal exhibits look like they are kept pretty clean. I recommend checking Akron Zoo out for a quick fun experience.

A nice trip with my grandkids. You can see lions and bears up close.

Love the Akron zoo its close to home and the animal are very energetic!!

Many exhibits are currently closed due to the Covid pandemic.Therefore, there really werent too many animals to see.The train ride was more greenery than animals, in fact there was only one animal to see while on the train.The restrooms are incredibly limited, leading to very long wait times. That was really problematicThe Carousel was a good experience.The attention paid to disinfecting and safety guidelines was top notch.

Very inviting atmosphere, friendly staff, and a great place to take the kids.

Great Little zoo. Perfect place if you and activity for half a day. Clean and well maintained. Constantly improving.

The akron zoo is the perfect size of you have small children. The entire zoo can be covered in the span of about 1&1/2 hours, and has very nice facilities. The social distancing was handled very well and the park felt pretty empty, which was nice.

Amazing place to take the kids to check out animals. Doesnt compare to the Cleveland or columbus zoo, but it was still awesome. Especially for only 8$ a person.

I got free tickets because of community days. Otherwise I wouldnt pay the money to go. No inside exhibits are open, which cuts off half the zoo. (Which is already tiny). I paid $3 for the train ride, which was very disappointing. They have trees planted between you and the animals. I figured I would have a better view from the train. I was wrong. Ill stick with the Cleveland or Columbus Zoos.

Its a wonderfully fun place. Unfortunately because of Corona things are closed for everyones safety. Its still a nice place to come and have a fun couple hours a

This zoo is nice of you have small children. Its not a big zoo, you can be through it in a couple hours. My kids had fun seeing lions, penguins, pink flamingos, bears, leopards and stingrays. The zoo is clean and the staff is friendly. The restaurant is a bit pricey but the food is good.

Just purchased my family membership today. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Didnt go into zoo because it was raining. Everything looked neat and clean

Nice zoo, smaller than the Cleveland zoo so you can get through it pretty quickly. They are currently building two new exhibits. The zoo staff is super friendly and eager to help educate you on different species they have in the zoo. The exhibits themselves are very nice. You can view animals from several different angles. In the center is a very nice garden you can walk.

Many years ago, the Akron zoo was a sad place to visit, but it has come a long way. All the exhibits are new and they are still adding new areas. The kids love the carousel and love the otter exhibit. They have done a great job to adapt to Covid with a set path to follow, markers for keeping 6 feet between groups and closing inside exhibits. The staff is always friendly and there to help out with any questions. Prices are what you would expect for a zoo.

Absolutely loved this zoo! The staff were highly educated about the exhibits and seemed to care about their jobs.

Such a beautiful Zoo and I would love to be able to donate much more money in the future ️ My kids had so much fun at the Boo with the Zoo it is worth everything I also have pictures I’m going to load onto here!

Such a beautiful Zoo and I would love to be able to donate much more money in the future ️ My kids had so much fun at the Boo with the Zoo it is worth everything I also have pictures I’m going to load onto here!

Its been a long time since ive been to the Akron Zoo. My girlfriend and I had an amazing experience! The staff were very friendly, and the facility was clean. We went on a Sunday morning and it was buzzing with activity. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. I will be returning!

I love visiting the Akron zoo! They have so many great animals, yet it is small enough that it makes a perfect little day trip.

Great exhibits, friendly staff, nice and clean. Kind of a bummer that a lot of the park is closed due to covid and people to people interaction is frowned upon. I cant wait to go back 2021 when all the covid stuff has passed.

This is a smaller zoo, great for small children and families. The employees are always willing to help and the animals are very close up to you. They are working on several new exhibits and bringing in more animals this year and in 2020.

We went there to see the wild lights event. It was very nice seeing all of the Christmas lights and walking around and seeing the animals. They had a lot of stuff for smaller children to do and an ice skating rink. Its something different being able to walk around and see Christmas lights and animals like that and it was cool. This was my first time at the zoo at all and I look forward to going back and seeing the animals in the summer.

Love this smaller zoo. Not too big, and you can walk it easily. Staff are very pleasant.

Always love this zoo! First time back after pandemic measures in place and I think they are doing as best they can. The limited people, buildings closed, etc. Just watch out for others and be respectful and you will be just fine with masks on. Having the bathrooms be open was a lifesaver!

Akron Zoo was pleasant today. Weather stayed beautiful for us as well. The Zoo had social distancing signs up and everyone followed. So yeah it was a fun pleasant time at AKRON ZOO!!! SHOUT OUT TO THE STAFF FOR MAKING THE ZOO SAFE FOR FAMILIES TO VISIT

Small but beautifully kept. Clean clean clean. Staff was absolute friendly and great interaction .We will definitely be back

Akron Zoo is always great. The zoo staff is very friendly and the zoo is always clean. The Akron Zoo is great for all ages.

What a great mid-sized zoo! There’s a lot of things to see here to delight all ages. Some of the exhibits were under construction, and a few of the habitats seemed too small for the animals, but they all seemed well cared-for. Great variety and reasonable entrance fee. My kids are excited to come back next time we’re in Akron.

Such a great zoo! All the animals were out and so close you could almost touch them. The staff was polite and friendly. Everything was clean and pretty! Highly recommend this zoo!

I’ve always loved this little zoo. It may not have all the animals of the Cleveland zoo, but it is the perfect place for tiny humans to get a zoo day in without breaking the bank or breaking down. They just recently added the Africa exhibit, and they’re working hard to get the Asia exhibit up and running for next year. Big hills throughout, so be sure to wear your walking shoes. I did also notice that they do have a sign saying they’ll help those who need it, if there’s a limitation in getting up those hills.

Akron zoo is great! All of the animals are well cared for and easy to see! They interact with you! What a great place!

Nice little zoo in town. Some exhibits were closed but saw some nice animals. Then the rains came and washed out our day. Overall it was nice drive up, rained HARD going home (Cbus). We stopped in Mansfield and ate to let the rain get past us. OMG, Der Dutchman. Say no more.

A gem for the City of Akron! Friendly staff, clean and affordable. Nice job

Loved it. It is a beautiful zoo! Very organized during the pandemic.

Truly an amazing zoo. Where it lacks in square footage, it makes up for in experience. Akron has done a great job in creating exhibits that have truly embraced the nature around it. The slope is a bit steep so you are made to hike uphill a bit, but the adventure awaiting you at the top is worth the calorie burn. Great for families with small kids. They have added areas along the way for them to play and splash. No age limit to have fun though. Adults, young at heart, can enjoy the splash zone, too. ;) and think, youre a 5 minute drive to downtown, Akron. The cafe is perfect. Great food options from veggie burgers to full sized salads and pizzas. A+, Akron, A+.

It was good and not too busy. They have the ground marked for covid safety. They are doing construction but still lots to see. Wish the aquarium was open.

Went to Akron Zoos Wild Lights event. Personally I think it was worth it. The lights were pretty and you got to walk through and see the animals. We spent about 1.5 hours there which was fine because it was cold out! I would definitely go again.

Nice zoo. Great for younger kids, takes about 2-3 hours to go through which is good for young ones.

We really enjoyed the zoo. The food was great and decently priced I had a cheeseburger and my son had the kids meal. My son had a great time riding the carousel and getting his face painted. All it it was reasonably priced except for the train ride which ended up being a joke I spent $12 on 4 people to go the distance of a city block see the lion, sit there for a minute, then go right back to the station. My party was completely disappointed by the train ride! Other than that it was an experience and worth the trip.

A very nice little zoo that lets you get up close with many of the animals. Clean and well laid out. Staff was helpful and pleasant.

Very nice zoo. Many varieties of animals to see. Very kid friendly. Handicapped assesable. I was able to rent a scooter for $25 for the day and was able to access every part of the zoo. Very clean and well maintained. Looking forward to the new Asain section that will be opening next year. Good family fun.

The Akron Zoo is the perfect size for a nice stroll. It does have 1 decent hill but they offer assistance via golf cart for those that need help. The animal exhibits are nice with room for many people to see at once. Some animals are more active. Than others but over all a nice place for a day with the family without breaking the bank or completely exhausting yourself.

Visited during the holiday light displays and had a great time! There were plenty of animals to see both inside and out. This is the first time I have visited Akron zoo and I have been missing a lot! We will definitely be back. The volunteers and workers were great and very knowledgeable about their animals.

The Akron Zoo was a blast for the little guy! Great time for a birthday party!

This Zoo is larger than I thought itd be. I went during the festival of lights so all of the animals werent out, but the Christmas lighting was done pretty well and the carolers had great voices. Pictures with Santa were available and it was nice that one of the restaurants was open so that people could get hot chocolate, along with few other items.

Still really good all things considered,theyve kept it going while keeping distance between people,all play grounds/interactive tunnel things are closed for contact reasons but still fun if you dont want to miss the zoo this year. I feel like they had some new animals too. They have it laid out so you follow a path of arrows all the way thru and back.

They have changed this place alot and for the better! I went here about 4 years ago and was disappointed but now they have so much more stuff its great! And its perfectly layed out too you pretty much follow a path and can see everything without getting lost. In my opinion this is actually better then the Cleveland Zoo if you dont want to spend 5 hours at a zoo. I did this in about 2 hours and I saw some very cool animals everything from penguins to glowing jellyfish in there educational center. Id recommend going there to anyone in the area!

Beautiful lights, there were not alot of animals though....

It was my niece first time there she had a blast.( shes one)

Very clean zoo. Beautiful layout. I love that they have workers by the animals to tell you about them and answer questions.

Proud to have a place like this in our little city. Its very restricted right now due to Covid but still worth the visit if for no other reason than to feel a bit like things are normal. Asian area construction has ground to a halt but when its completed it should be something to see. Especially if its anything like the Grizzly Ridge remodel. Love this place for a quick weekend visit.

This is the perfect sized zoo for kids under 8. Why? Its small and walkable in under 2 hours. Its structured to be family friendly and accessible - both in layout and in learning. The zoo allows wagons and you can pack a picnic lunch! Older kids can have fun there too Im sure, but as a mom of a young child, I want a place that is contained and walkable in a reasonable time. Toddlers can only handle so much before a melt down. Moms too. Its a nice zoo, well maintained, with plenty to see and talk about. The carousel is fun and the otter slide is not to be missed. Moms and dads needing a break can sit in the rocking chairs and watch the kids go up and down the slide. And for the kid in all of us, the otter slide fits adults too. The gift shop is nice and very affordable. Zoo members get discounts on merchandise too. Overall - a great way to spend a few hours as a family.

Nice visit. Not all exhibits are currently open due to covid19 as well as limited restrooms.

Lovely zoo on impeccably landscaped park area in the middle of the city. This is an awesome place to take members of a family or a great place to strollon a date. The zookeepers and volunteers are animal lovers who care deeply about educating the public about conservation and environmentalism. The animals are happy and healthy and the landscape feels like a great place to retreat from the grind of city living.

Went in 2018 when a friend and I had to stop in Ohio for some business. Believe it was around February or March. It was in the middle of the day and pretty chilly, so there werent many people there. The animals all looked well taken care of and the place was rather clean. Even spoke with one of the staff at the tigers habitat about Mike the Tiger (Im from Baton Rouge, Louisiana). Overall, a nice break from a long road trip before driving back the 15 hours home.

Nice zoo. Some animals werent out due to the time of the year. Nice experience anyway.

Not a bad zoo. Been here a few times. It is currently under construction so it leaves a bit to the imagination but I’m sure once it’s done, I will revisit this. Went there with the kids for boo at the zoo. Just another reason for kids to dress up and I’m ok with that. The weather was cool so all of the animals were active. The park was busy and I always thought a bit narrow. All of the ending was closed which is normal per season. Overall the park is good for the little ones but maybe bigger kids would get bored.

Wonderful zoo, friendly and helpful staff, and just the right size for my four year old. We are so lucky to have this zoo nearby.

We had a good time. Seeing all the animals

I normally don’t do these but The staff were disgustingly rude, from the front desk employees to the lady with short red hair running the carrousel I asked the lady at the carrousel where to purchase tickets and she rudely told me it was on the other side of the booth. While I’m holding my 2 year old. No way to act around kids. I had to pre purchase tickets online and one member of our party couldn’t go last minute and they wouldn’t refund me for their ticket due to COVID. Not sure how that makes sense just another company taking advantage of the virus half of the attractions were shut down only 1 food station was open benches to rest at were far and few between overall very poor experience and we will only remain members at Columbus zoo and we will never be returning to Akron zoo. They should be ashamed

Family-friendly, helpful staff, quality exhibits, and easy to see everything in about two hours. We love the Akron Zoo

My wife and I had a great time here. Smaller zoo, but a nice amount of exhibits well taken care of. Bird exhibit was a blast!

I absolutely love it but , it was missing the lions and tigers. It was under construction

Very nice, friendly staff... great experience for all ages

Lots of stuff is currently closed/under construction, but still a nice short visit. Also appreciate that the price was lowered to account for fewer attractions.

Parking and admission were very nicely priced, had a very fun day under 30 bucks.

Always a great time. Lots of animals and a very clean facility

It was fun for my daughter even with the social distancing rules (which were properly and politely enforced and made us feel pretty safe)

We were a bit disappointed to learn that none of our tickets included the goody bag at the end of our walk through the zoo. This was not mentioned on the website. We bought 2 adult tickets and got 2 infant tickets.

Love the zoo..not alot of people were there and not alot open or even animals, but understandable and still glad we went..

Great family friendly zoo! Plenty of things to keep the kids interested and just big enough that you can do everything in about four hours. Which is about as long as my kids attention span is! We use the Merry go round as a treat for my son. It is about half way into the visit.Membership is affordable. So we visit allot. Sometimes for an hour, other times for several hours. Again, great place to go with the kids! And they enjoy it!

What a great zoo! Not so big that youd get tired before seeing everything, but big enough to have a good variety of animals and exhibits. Even in the winter there are still many animals to see, and the information signs give interesting facts. There are lots of areas dedicated to children, but theres plenty for adults to enjoy as well. The art and sculptures that decorate the exhibits are appealing and stand out from other zoos Ive visited. I cant wait to return in the spring to see other animals as well as the garden area!