Akron Zoo officials announced their next major project. Zoo officials said fundraising and planning will begin to introduce an animal species that will be a first in its history. The next project will ...

The Akron Zoo is practically home for Doug Piekarz ... addition of a new animal medical facility and plans to add a giraffe habitat to its Pride of Africa area. I seriously don't have a favorite.

Reid Park Zoo is making improvements to the giraffe enclosure after a recent escape incident, with the project being carried out in phases.