While we make every effort to ensure events are up-to-date, some may have been postponed or canceled. We recommend checking with the venue or organization before attending any of the following events.
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August 2025
Asian Lantern Festival
Walk or drive through an illuminated zoo after dark with live acrobatics, culturally-inspired cuisine and lantern displays. 6:30-10:30 p.m.
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Zoothing Hour
The zoo opens an hour early for guests with different abilities who prefer to avoid loud noises and crowds. Guests can enjoy the zoo before it opens to the public. There is no additional charge for Zoothing hour. 9-10 a.m.
Find out more »September 2025
End of Summer Bash
Sample mocktails and build-your-own mocktail station, special animal experiences, free caricatures, good music and more. 6-9 p.m.
Find out more »October 2025
Boo at the Akron Zoo
Put on your costume, grab a candy bag and head to the zoo. Visit themed areas across the zoo and enjoy classic fall games, character meet and greets, a mini corn maze, warm seasonal snacks and beverages, trick-or-treating and more. Themed areas include: Pumpkin Alley The Monster Mash Witch's Lair Oktoberfest (for the adults) Halloween Town Enchanted Candy Trail (trick-or-treating!) presented by Acme Fresh Market Autumn Adventure Halloween Harvest This event is perfect for all ages. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Find out more »Boo at the Zoo
Family-friendly after-hours Halloween celebration. Walk the Zoo’s decorated paths, enjoy Halloween-themed experiences, the Boomerang train, Trick-or-treat at more than a dozen candy stations, meet with costumed characters, and dance the Monster Mash Dance Party. The first 1,000 guests will receive a free trick-or-treat bag. Tickets are $20 or $69 for a 4-pack. 5-9 p.m.
Find out more »November 2025
Wild Winter Lights
Featuring over 1.5 million lights across holiday-themed areas including Enchanted Forest and Santa’s Workshop.
Find out more »December 2025
Zoothing Wild Lights
Available for guests with different abilities to enjoy Wild Lights without a large crowd, loud music and flashing lights. There are only a limited number of tickets are available for Zoothing Wild Lights and Tickets are separate from general admission Wild Lights. 5-9 p.m. Prices Akron Zoo Member Adult: $13 - $20 Akron Zoo Member Child (Ages 2-14): Free Non-Member Adult: $17 - $24 Non-Member Child (Ages 2-14): $13 - $20 Infant (Under 2): Free
Find out more »Wild Lights
Wild Lights, the Akron Zoo’s popular holiday lighting event, runs Nov. 28 through Dec. 30. The zoo is decorated in more than one million lights, with a refreshed look for this year. Guests can visit with Santa through Dec. 30, and the Grinch will be onsite every evening. The Akron Zoo will also offer Wild Lights Safari Tours, exclusive golf cart tours available on all Wild Lights dates. Tours are at 5, 5:15, 6 or 6:15 p.m. and include a 45-minute…
Find out more »January 2026
Animal Art Family Adventure
Paint a masterpiece to take home and treasure forever on this artistic adventure. 1-3 p.m.
Find out more »Mini Monster Course at the Akron Zoo
Visit the Akron Zoo from Jan. 5 - Feb. 1 and enjoy Akron Children's Museum mini monster course. The mini monster course is a child-friendly, indoor obstacle course that includes a tunnel, balance beam, stair steps, stepping stones and more.
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