During this private experience, you and your guests will travel to the zoo with our knowledgeable staff as we prepare to open the zoo for the day! You will enjoy exclusive before-hours access, learn how we care for our animals and have the opportunity to connect with our animals in a unique and interactive experience.

This package also includes zoo admission for four and free parking. During this experience, you will visit our penguin family and learn about the "coolest" birds with an opportunity to feed our feathered friends. You will witness a private grizzly bear training session and then create a breakfast bag for bears Cheyenne and Jackson to munch on! You'll even get to see the lions behind the scenes night yard where they sleep under the stars and much more!

The highest bidder will also go home with an Akron Zoo gift bag with a plush little leopard, two water bottles, a sippy cup, and an Akron Zoo notepad.

*** This experience is designed for guests ages 5 and older. This certificate expires on August 20th, 2023.***

Please note: Auction items not claimed at the Akron Civic Theatre gala on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, must be picked up at the theater. The date and time of pick-up will be arranged directly with the high bidder.