Big changes under way at the Akron Zoo as jellyfish leave
Grizzly Ridge coming
Posted: 10/13/2011
AKRON, Ohio - The Akron Zoo is starting to make way for its new Grizzly Ridge exhibit that will open in 2013.
The old bear exhibit is being demolished. The exhibit was built back in 1916 in the Perkins Park Woods long before the Akron Zoo opened. The exhibit first included Alaskan brown bears, and over the years has also housed Big Horned Sheep and turtles.
This is also the last season for the popular jellyfish exhibit. More than one million people have visited the exhibit since it opened in June 2008. The last day to see the jellyfish will be Oct. 31.
A new exhibit featuring creatures that live on and near the reef will replace the jellyfish in 2012.
To find out more about the Akron Zoo go to akronzoo.org
Copyright 2011 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
PRINT
Akron-Canton Headlines
-
8,000 victims of Akron website hack
The identities of thousands of taxpayers in Akron were stolen, and security experts say other businesses may be next if they don't take steps to safeguard sensitive information.
-
Arrest made in Akron shooting
A 23-year-old man has been arrested after a shooting in Akron late Thursday night.
-
City of Akron website hacked
-
Rally Saturday for missing Akron teen
-
Man killed by police officer had BB gun
-
Police: Thief steals robes from church
-
Skid car steers young drivers to safety
- Trending now on newsnet5
