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Akron Zoo Offers Free Days in November

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The Akron Zoo is offering multiple free and discounted admission days throughout the month of November.

  • The first date is on Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 5, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission is available for all guests.
  • Then, on Saturday, Nov. 9, and Sunday, Nov. 10, guests who wear red, white or blue to the zoo will receive free admission as part of Red, White and Zoo Days.
  • On Monday, Nov. 11, the Akron Zoo is honoring veterans with Veterans Appreciation Day. All veterans will receive free admission, and immediate family members receive 50% off. A valid military ID is required.
  • The zoo’s popular shopping event, Shop-a-Holidays, returns on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Discounted admission for the day is available at $7 per person. More than 60 local vendors will be set up throughout the zoo for guests to enjoy some holiday shopping. Kids can also enjoy a craft corner provided in partnership with Akron Firestone Visual Arts.

Parking is now free at the Akron Zoo daily. The Akron Zoo is open 361 days a year. Off-season hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission rates are $9-$19. Children under two are free, and parking is free. For more information visit akronzoo.org; or call 330.375.2550.

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