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Akron Zoo, Akron, OH
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Akron Zoo

Akron Zoo is an attraction in Akron, OH, part of the Cleveland guide. Cost: under $25.

505 Euclid Ave · Akron, OH

Why you should go…

Akron Zoo is home to more than 2,000 animals, from Amur tigers and river otters to Komodo dragons, spread across walkable exhibits near downtown Akron. It's a compact, family-friendly stop with seasonal light shows and a splash pad in summer.

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