/news/tags/akron-zoo Akron Zoo en-US Copyright Thu, 06 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2023-04-06/5-things-to-do-in-neo-egyptomania-at-cleveland-museum-of-art-egg-hunts-at-akron-zoo-and-more Experience the influence of Egyptian culture on Western fashion or enjoy an old-fashioned egg hunt at the Akron Zoo. Make the most of art and spring weather in Northeast Ohio with these and other suggestions for the weekend. Thu, 06 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2023-04-06/5-things-to-do-in-neo-egyptomania-at-cleveland-museum-of-art-egg-hunts-at-akron-zoo-and-more Lydia Mandell /news/health-science/2022-04-11/the-akron-and-cleveland-zoos-try-to-protect-their-birds-from-the-avian-flu As birds migrate in the spring, Ohio's birds are at higher risk of getting the avian flu. Akron Zoo will temporarily keep their birds in doors for protection. Mon, 11 Apr 2022 09:00:00 GMT /news/health-science/2022-04-11/the-akron-and-cleveland-zoos-try-to-protect-their-birds-from-the-avian-flu Chris Abreu /news/2021-12-16/morning-headlines-covid-surge-leads-to-cancelations-ohio-senate-removes-conceal-carry-permit-requirement COVID cases are leading to schools and entertainment venues scrapping events; the Ohio Senate has approved a bill that eliminates the requirement for a concealed weapons permit; more Ohio dispensaries could sell medical marijuana, cultivators could grow more of it, and more conditions would qualify for using it under legislation passed Wednesday by the Republican-led state Senate; and more stories. Thu, 16 Dec 2021 14:01:22 GMT /news/2021-12-16/morning-headlines-covid-surge-leads-to-cancelations-ohio-senate-removes-conceal-carry-permit-requirement Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/health-science/2021-09-30/akron-zoos-prides-test-positive-for-covid-19 The lions received presumptive positive test results after the care team noticed mild coughing, sneezing and loss of appetite. Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:46:37 GMT /news/health-science/2021-09-30/akron-zoos-prides-test-positive-for-covid-19 Mason Lawlor /news/health-science/2021-09-20/for-families-of-kids-with-tourette-and-tics-finding-help-can-be-difficult Akron Children’s is the only specialized center for tic disorders in the region. The service is hard to get into, with some patients waiting years for a spot in the program. Mon, 20 Sep 2021 11:51:26 GMT /news/health-science/2021-09-20/for-families-of-kids-with-tourette-and-tics-finding-help-can-be-difficult /news/2021-05-14/morning-headlines-ohios-covid-19-case-ratio-drops-sharply-300-weekly-unemployment-payment-to-end-in-june Ohio’s COVID-19 case rate drops to 120 cases per 100K people; the state will end its participation in the federal program providing $300 of weekly pandemic unemployment funds as of June 26; Ohio’s auditor says the department responsible for unemployment benefits delayed disclosing the number of fraudulent claims it was receiving for months; and more stories. Fri, 14 May 2021 12:47:42 GMT /news/2021-05-14/morning-headlines-ohios-covid-19-case-ratio-drops-sharply-300-weekly-unemployment-payment-to-end-in-june Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/2021-02-11/morning-headlines-up-to-4-000-underreported-covid-19-deaths-to-be-added-state-curfew-set-to-be-lifted The Ohio Department of Health says as many as 4,000 COVID-19 deaths may have been underreported through the state’s reporting system, and those will now be added to the state’s tally during the coming week; Gov. Mike DeWine is expected to lift the state’s overnight curfew on Thursday; Republican Josh Mandel will make a third run for the U.S. Senate in Ohio; and more stories. Thu, 11 Feb 2021 13:47:11 GMT /news/2021-02-11/morning-headlines-up-to-4-000-underreported-covid-19-deaths-to-be-added-state-curfew-set-to-be-lifted Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/government-politics/2020-11-04/voters-approve-tax-levy-for-akron-zoo The measure renews a levy that was on the books and adds an additional levy to support new projects at the zoo. Wed, 04 Nov 2020 06:52:38 GMT /news/government-politics/2020-11-04/voters-approve-tax-levy-for-akron-zoo Jay Shah /news/community/2020-06-04/akron-zoo-will-reopen-to-general-public-june-17 Governor Mike DeWine announced Thursday that zoos may reopen June 10. The Akron Zoo is ready. Members can purchase tickets beginning June 9 for a… Thu, 04 Jun 2020 21:28:00 GMT /news/community/2020-06-04/akron-zoo-will-reopen-to-general-public-june-17 /news/community/2020-05-08/morning-headlines-restaurants-salons-to-reopen-car-sales-down-nearly-40 Here are your morning headlines for Friday, May 8:Restaurants, salons to reopen;Car sales down nearly 40%;Ohio health centers to receive $17M to increase… Fri, 08 May 2020 10:08:24 GMT /news/community/2020-05-08/morning-headlines-restaurants-salons-to-reopen-car-sales-down-nearly-40 Amanda Rabinowitz