Experience a special morning like never before at the Akron Zoo with your friends and family!

This exclusive Muffins with Monkeys & More experience features a catered breakfast for 6 in the Tom & Shelley Koutnik Primate Passage while our New World monkeys start their day with fun toys and tricky puzzles! Watch the keepers help the monkeys play, think, and get moving as they wake up and get ready for the day.

Next, visit the habitat of our gibbon family in Wild Asia! Just like us, some of our animals enjoy a slow, cozy start to the day. While our gibbon kids are often full of energy, they don't always follow a normal "rise and shine" schedule. We'll even make a stop at the red panda habitat to learn about the species.

Lastly, enjoy a private, up-close experience in our grizzly bear building.

This unforgettable experience has never been offered to the public until now!

$50 per ticket, only 100 tickets available!

ONE LUCKY WINNER WILL BE CHOSEN!

Winner will receive a text message Friday, August 7 at 9:30 PM stating they're the winner and will receive a certificate to schedule their future experience!

• This experience can host up to six (6) guests over the age of 5 years old.
• General admission is included after your experience.
• Group must contain a minimum of one adult guest (ages 18+).
• Experience must be scheduled at least four weeks in advance and take place on mutually agreed upon date.
• Experience redeemable between Fridays, Saturday, Sundays and Mondays only, October 1-November 23, 2026 & March 1-September 30, 2027.

Rare opportunity to name one of the dinosaurs featured in DinoTrek!

Whether you choose to honor your family, celebrate a special occasion, or recognize your business, thousands of guests will see your dino during their prehistoric adventure.

This rare opportunity allows you to name the Coelophysis dinosaur located in Carousel Plaza. Your chosen name will be featured on a 24" x 18" sign displayed alongside your dinosaur from September 1 - September 20, 2026.

Please note that the winning name is subject to Akron Zoo approval. Recognition must be confirmed by Friday, August 21, 2026.

Rare opportunity to name one of the dinosaurs featured in DinoTrek!

Whether you choose to honor your family, celebrate a special occasion, or recognize your business, thousands of guests will see your dino during their prehistoric adventure.

This rare opportunity allows you to name the Ornithomimus dinosaur located in Wild Asia. Your chosen name will be featured on a 24" x 18" sign displayed alongside your dinosaur from September 1 - September 20, 2026.

Please note that the winning name is subject to Akron Zoo approval. Recognition must be confirmed by Friday, August 21, 2026.

Rare opportunity to name one of the dinosaurs featured in DinoTrek!

Whether you choose to honor your family, celebrate a special occasion, or recognize your business, thousands of guests will see your dino during their prehistoric adventure.

This rare opportunity allows you to name the Pachycephalosaurus dinosaur located in Legends of the Wild. Your chosen name will be featured on a 24" x 18" sign displayed alongside your dinosaur from September 1 - September 20, 2026.

Please note that the winning name is subject to Akron Zoo approval. Recognition must be confirmed by Friday, August 21, 2026.

Rare opportunity to name one of the dinosaurs featured in DinoTrek!

Whether you choose to honor your family, celebrate a special occasion, or recognize your business, thousands of guests will see your dino during their prehistoric adventure.

This rare opportunity allows you to name the Protoceratops dinosaur located in Grizzly Ridge. Your chosen name will be featured on a 24" x 18" sign displayed alongside your dinosaur from September 1 - September 20, 2026.

Please note that the winning name is subject to Akron Zoo approval. Recognition must be confirmed by Friday, August 21, 2026.

Here is your chance to get up close and personal with Erie Zoo's resident rhinos!

You will see where their rhinos live, how they are cared for and meet their keeper while visiting. You can bring up to 15 people to this experience. Please call at least 2 weeks in advance to schedule.

This package includes:

• One certificate for Rhino BTS Tour for up to 15 people
• 15 General Admission Tickets to the Erie Zoo

Certificate expires December 31, 2027. Tickets expire November 30, 2027.

Have you ever wanted to be a zookeeper?

Join the Carnivore Team for their morning rounds to open Grizzly Ridge, assist with habitat prep and feed grizzly bears Jackson and Cheyenne. You will get a behind the scenes look at the kitchens, keeper areas and the indoor bedrooms for these incredible animals. While shadowing our knowledgeable keepers you will learn interesting facts and animal care best practices. This experience will take place 1-2 hours before the zoo opens.

Valid September 30, 2026 - September 30, 2027. Subject to availability. Please schedule 4 weeks in advance on a mutually agreed upon date.

Experience is limited to a maximum of four guests ages six and above.

Get ready for an otterly unforgettable experience at Akron Zoo! Come meet our playful otters, Molly and Stratton, up close and personal. In this exclusive Get Closer experience, you'll have the chance to feed these adorable otters and learn all about their wild ways, how we care for them and how we conserve their local waterways. But that's not all! Take a special tour of their indoor space and see where they live, swim, and play. And for the grand finale? Watch Molly and Stratton chow down on their favorite treat: a delicious fish-sicle! It's a truly otterly magical experience that you won't want to miss.

This package includes:

• One certificate for two guests (ages 8+). Guests are asked to walk up stairs for the tour.
• Schedule between January-Eve of Thanksgiving - Offered Sundays or Fridays at 1:30 PM.

Fun for the whole family with this VERY special item - never offered before! Ride the train or take a spin on the carousel every visit!

With this package you're receiving:

• Five (5) years of UNLIMITED carousel and train rides at the Akron Zoo for you and your family & friends!

The rides pass will give you unlimited train and carousel rides on the day(s) of your visit.

You'll receive a special card to show at the ticket counter upon arrival of your zoo visit.

You'll receive as many wristbands you need for you and your guests to wear during the visit.

Wristbands must be presented to the ride operator to board the rides.

• Children under 42" must have an adult stand next to them on the carousel.
• Children under the age of 5 must have an adult accompany them on the train.
• Rides passes are only valid on the day of your visit.
• Rides may close for weather or maintenance temporarily.
• Wristbands do not include admission to the zoo.
• Admission must be purchased or you must be a zoo member.
• Passes must be used for train and carousel rides only and not for scooter pals or other rides at the zoo.

Let Akron Zoo's Tai Lung leave his mark on your home or office! This authentic paw print from Tai Lung the Snow Leopard captures the elusive nature of one of the most magnificent creatures - a truly one-of-a-kind treasure.

This piece is priceless and one-of-a-kind.

Art is in a 8''x10'' black frame.

The animals at the Akron Zoo are truly part of our family. After the loss of lion Tamarr last October, one of our food service team members, David, painted a beautiful painting in honor of Tamarr's lasting legacy.

Tamarr passed away at age 20 as the second oldest male lion in a zoo accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). The median life expectancy for lions is 16 years, 9 months. Tamarr had lived here from 2007-2025 and was a fan favorite among guests and staff.

This piece of art will be special for years to come!

All your family needs to enjoy your beautiful Akron Zoo up-close in the atmosphere of every season.

Enjoy year-round experiences with:

• Family Membership Certificate
• Four tickets to the 2026 Boo at the Zoo, multiple weekends in October
• Four tickets to the 2026 Wild Lights, multiple dates in November & December
• Four tickets to the 2027 Renaissance Faire (June 10-13)

This package is priceless.

Waddle on over to meet the world's smallest penguin! Standing about a foot tall, our Little Blue Penguins are ready to make a big splash with this encounter.

During this experience, groups will go behind-the-scenes to meet some Little Blue Penguins from our colony. A member from their care team will help guide this experience as you learn all about these pint-sized penguins!

This package includes:

• One certificate for a Little Blue Penguin Experience for 6
• One (1) - $50 BP/Amoco Gift Card

Certificate does not include admission. Blackout dates and an age requirement of ages 8+ do apply. Certificates expires: 10/31/2027. Note: This certificate cannot be used for zoo entry.

Own a unique piece of Curious Creatures!

In 2017, Curious Creatures at the Akron Zoo opened to the public. This habitat allowed guests to view animals such as naked mole-rats, electric eels, leaf cutter ants, and a giant Pacific octopus.

This special Chameleon was placed on the wall of Curious Creatures for guests to interact with.

Guests could place their hands against the mosaic tiles and hold it there for a few seconds. When they removed their hands, the color tiles changed based on the warmth of their hand.

This piece is a rare and one-of-a-kind special piece. Priceless.

Art is not framed and is 48''x50''.

Own a unique piece of Curious Creatures!

In 2017, Curious Creatures at the Akron Zoo opened to the public. This habitat allowed guests to view animals such as naked mole-rats, electric eels, leaf cutter ants, and a giant Pacific octopus.

This special Octopus was placed on the wall of Curious Creatures for guests to interact with.

Guests could place their hands against the mosaic tiles and hold it there for a few seconds. When they removed their hands, the color tiles changed based on the warmth of their hand.

This piece is a rare and one-of-a-kind special piece. Priceless.

Art is not framed and is 48''x50''.

If you win this package, you get to pick your own adventure for 4 at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium!

This package includes:

• One certificate for one session for four (4) people of the following exclusive tours and experiences:
• Cheetah Experience
• Behind-the-Scenes Giraffe Feeding Experience
• Jack Hanna's Animal Encounters
• Village Experience
• Kangaroo Experience
• Koala Experience
• Manatee Conservation Center Tour
  OR
• Seal and Sea Lion Experience.
• All tours are subject to availability, season, capacity limits and public health recommendations.
• All tours need to be booked at least 30 days in advance.
• Valid for up to 4 participants.
• Parking and admission are included in this package and will be processed at redemption.
• Expiration Date: September 1, 2027

Cheetah Experience: During the Cheetah Experience, you'll get close enough to hear, see and smell the Columbus Zoo's quickest residents in this never-before-offered tour! From diets and dishes to training sessions and enrichment, guests will get to see everything that goes into caring for these fast felines. All guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Jack Hanna's Animal Encounters Village Experience: Be one of the first to enjoy their newest, most exclusive experiences! Guests will have unique opportunities to connect with a variety of wildlife species, which may include meeting the Village's friendly fox, taking a "slothie" with one of our two-toed sloths, training and feeding grapes to an acrobatic kinkajou or encountering any of the many other incredible Village animals! All guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Kangaroo Experience: Step behind the scenes to discover the importance of kangaroo training and welfare, then venture into their habitat. Learn about aspects of their care, like enrichment and nutrition, firsthand as you enjoy an up-close encounter with their lively kangaroo mob. All guests must be at least 5 years old and any guest under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Koala Experience: Witness the meticulous care they receive, from training and enrichment to their specialized nutrition. After an exclusive tour of the Keeper area, you will get to step inside the habitat to get an up-close view of a Koala! All guests must be at least 5 years old and any guest under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Manatee Conservation Center Tour: Discover all aspects of long-term manatee rehabilitation while exploring the rich diversity of species that share their habitat. Enjoy an exclusive glimpse into the dedicated care provided to pelicans, fish, rays, our cherished resident sea turtle, and, of course, the manatees themselves! As a protected species returning to their ecosystem, you will not interact with the Manatees. All guests must be at least 10 years old and any guest under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Seal and Sea Lion Experience: See the sea lions and seals the way the trainers do! Take a guided behind-the-scenes tour of their sea lion and seal facility for a closer look at these amazing animals and enjoy personal interactions with their trainers. Learn more about what the animals eat, how they are trained and how we care for their unique needs. All guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

You don't have to W(h)INE no more with this package!

This package includes:

• Three (3) bottles of ice wine from the Grand Valley River region in NE Ohio, including:
  Laurello Vineyards "Simply Mad" ice wine infused with habanero peppers
  Debonne Vineyards Cherry Bourbon Vidal Blanc ice wine
  Ferrante Winery 2023 Vidal Blanc ice wine
• Two (2) Akron Zoo stemless wine glasses
• Decorative tray

Own a one-of-a-kind art piece from Mandisa! This authentic paw print from Mandisa our 18 year old female African lion captures the raw power and grace of one of nature's most magnificent creatures - a truly one-of-a-kind treasure that brings the untamed spirit of the African savanna into your home or office.

This piece is priceless and one-of-a-kind.

Art is 10"x13" matted in 14"x18" frame.

Take an exclusive behind the scenes tour of our Komodo Dragon habitat to learn about the care practices and inner workings of the zoo's Komodo Dragon. Tour the Komodo Dragon's bedroom and have an opportunity to place eggs on habitat for the dragon to find.

This experience can host up to four (4) guests over the age of 8 years old.

Experience must be scheduled at least four weeks in advance and take place on a mutually agreed upon date. Expires December 31, 2027.

Take home this very special piece of the Akron Zoo, African Lion, Tamarr's model clay paw print.

Tamarr was 20 years old when he passed away in 2025, and he was the second oldest male lion in a zoo accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). The median life expectancy for lions is 16 years, 9 months.

Tamarr was born on August 25, 2005 at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado. He moved to the Akron Zoo in 2007, which he quickly become a fan favorite and icon. He was known for his fun personality, loud roars and his beautiful mane.

"I remember when Tamarr first arrived at the Akron Zoo with just a mohawk," said Doug Piekarz, president & CEO at the Akron Zoo. "He grew into an amazing lion who captured the hearts of both staff and guests. Tamarr was a wonderful ambassador for lions and the Akron Zoo. I am grateful to our animal and vet care staff who provided Tamarr with exceptional care through the years. He will be missed by us all."