Earth Day with the Akron Zoo
Schedule
Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
The East End, 1201 E. Market St., Akron, OH 44305 | Akron, OH
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🌎🐾 Celebrate Earth Day with the Akron Press Club and the Akron Zoo!From protecting critically endangered species like the white-winged wood duck to helping rescue spotted turtles from the illegal pet trade, the Akron Zoo’s conservation work reaches far beyond its gates.
Join the Akron Press Club on April 22 for a special Earth Day program exploring the zoo’s global conservation efforts and its exciting expansion plans here at home. Hear directly from Akron Zoo leaders and learn how local initiatives are making an impact worldwide.
🎤 Panelists:
Bob Lessnau, Chief Life Sciences Officer, Akron Zoo
Elena Bell, Director of Marketing & Events, Akron Zoo
Moderated by Cheryl Powell, Akron Press Club Board President and Executive Editor of the Akron Beacon Journal.
💬 Audience questions are welcome!
📅 Wednesday, April 22, 2026
🕚 Doors open 11 a.m. | Buffet lunch at 11:30 a.m. | Program begins at noon
📍 The East End, 1201 E. Market St., Akron
💲 $35 individual | $210 table of 6
🎟️ Register here: https://www.akronpressclub.org/events/earth-day-akron-zoo
Join us for an engaging Earth Day conversation about conservation, community, and the future of the Akron Zoo.
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