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We connect your life to wildlife MISSION while inspiring lifelong learning and conservation action. THE AKRON ZOO ENHANCES ... CONSERVATION EDUCATION COMMUNITY WHERE HAVE WE BEEN? Since 2011, attendance at the Akron Zoo has grown over

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CONSERVATION

MISSION

EDUCATION

THE AKRON ZOO ENHANCES...

We connect your life to wildlife while inspiring lifelong learning and conservation action.

COMMUNITY

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WHERE HAVE WE BEEN?

Since 2011, attendance at the Akron Zoo has grown over 14.7%.

400,000 350,000 300,00 250,000 200,000 150,000 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

ATTENDANCE

Since receiving public funding in 2001 attendance grew from 114,139 to 402,143. 40% of our guests are from Summit County 60% reside in surrounding counties and states

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The Akron Zoo has generated nearly $8 in impact for every $1 of levy support received since 2011. ($66.9 million invested, $506 million returned)

RETURN ON INVESTMENT

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SUMMIT COUNTY

* Marketing & Feasibility LLC, Study performed for the Akron Zoo, 2019

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Since 2011, the Akron Zoo has had an overall economic impact of over $506 million across Summit County.

This amount is inclusive of direct, indirect and induced impacts.

$5 6M

ECONOMIC ACTIVITY SINCE 2011

Since 2011, the Akron Zoo has experienced a 44.73% increase in

verall economic activity across

Summit County.

44.73%

ECONOMIC ACTIVITY SINCE 2011

IMPACT

* Marketing & Feasibility LLC, Study performed for the Akron Zoo, 2019 Actions that involve the production, distribution and

consumption of goods and services at all levels within the Akron Zoo’s area of impact.

Since 2011, the number of jobs supported throughout Summit County has grown by nearly 40% to over 850 full time equivalents.

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Your Akron Zoo is the place where kids love to learn, and every visit is an

pportunity for a child to

come nose-to-nose with perhaps the first lion or penguin they’ve ever seen.

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

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91,456

individuals served by Akron Zoo education programs in 2019

WHERE KIDS LOVE TO LEARN

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Akron Zoo is a leader in providing STEM (Science. Technology.

Engineering. Math.) focused education opportunities for school

age children. In 2019, the Akron Zoo...

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Served 81 school districts in Northeast Ohio. Welcomed 35,404 school children for class field trips. Provided 131 on grounds programs to over 6,420 people. Reached over 44,850 individuals through outreach programming.

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CONSERVATION & SUSTAINABILITY

The Akron Zoo is a leader in sustainable practices:

Received the national AZA Green Award in 2016 for its

sustainability initiatives and impact.

First LEED building at a zoo east of the Rocky Mountains.
First LEED Silver exhibit campus at a zoo in North America.
First certified 4-star green restaurant in any zoo in North America.
First ‘Big Hanna’ composter in any zoo in North America.

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To help save endangered species from extinction, we participate in 46 species survival plans and 21 conservation projects. We are one of only 237 AZA-accredited zoos.

SAVING SPECIES

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Since 2011, the Akron Zoo has supported 29 different conservation programs from all over the world and at home through the Akron Zoo Conservation Fund. Several programs have been supported for multiple years with an average of 15 – 20 projects receiving support each year. Conservation highlightsinclude:

Participate in spawning of coral off the coast of Florida to

help save coral reefs.

Support anti-poaching, population monitoring and

environmental education in Nepal through the Red Panda Network.

FIELD CONSERVATION

Florida Aquarium Coral Study Partula Snail Reintroduction Project WAZA: Wild Welfare Project Wildlife SOS Red Panda Network International Rhino Foundation Rebuilding the Pride Turtle Survival Alliance Snow Leopard Trust Wildlife Conservation Society Asia Program Madagascar Fauna and Flora Group Instituto de Pesquisas Ecologicas Uncovering Paraguayan Diversity Humboldt Penguin Protection

Work with IPE of Brazil to reforest important corridors to help

tamarins, tapir, jaguars and other species.

Protection of national parks and forest restoration in Madagascar.
Participate in health assessments and monitoring of Humboldt

penguins in Punta SanJuan.

Host citizens science projects annually, including the

Christmas and Summer Bird Counts and FrogWatchUSA.

Released 60 Partula snails back into the wild on the Fiji Islandsto

re-establish a species that’s been extinct in the wild since the 1990s.

Toledo Zoo Felid Monitoring Akron/Hiram/Sylvan Partnership Medina Raptor Center FrogWatch USA AZP Christmas Bird Count Conservation Speakers Program Arrowhead Reptile Rescue God’s Little Critters Rescue Grizzly Ridge Aviary Study Lake Metroparks Ohio Biological Survey Amphibians & Reptiles Penitentiary Glen Wildlife Rehabilitation Conservation Planning Specialist Group Red Wolf Coalition American Eagle Foundation

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PROMISE KEEPER

The Akron Zoo is dedicated to delivering

n its promise to create

a first-class zoo for the residents of Summit County.

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EVERYBODY’S ZOO

There's something for everyone.

Snooze at the Zoo
ZooCamp
On-grounds programs
Field Trips
Behind-the-Scene Tours
Wild World Animal Show
Birthday Parties
Special Events
Group Rentals, Picnic

Pavilions & Meeting Spaces

Membership
Museums for All
Certified Sensory Inclusive

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With levy funding, the zoo has been able to create new habitats. Now, 250 species and

ver 1,000 animals call

the Akron Zoo home.

A RESPONSIBLE STEWARD

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A RESPONSIBLE STEWARD

Barnhardt Family Welcome Center
Lehner Family Zoo Gardens
Penguin Point
Legends of the Wild
Komodo Kingdom Education Center
Conservation Carousel
Grizzly Ridge
Curious Creatures
Pride of Africa
Wild Asia (summer 2021)
More than doubled the number of

animal habitats since 2000

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The Akron Zoo will be on the November 2020 ballot requesting a 0.8 mil renewal levy and 0.4 mil increase. This request will be $2.92 per month for the owner of a $100,000 home. This is the first time since our

riginal levy passed 20 years

ago that the zoo is asking for an increase.

A RESPONSIBLE STEWARD

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Every household in Summit County receives back their financial investment in the Akron Zoo through free admission granted during our annual Summit County Community Appreciation Days and other free days throughout the year.

A RESPONSIBLE STEWARD

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Is an investment in education, wildlife and conservation. Increases science and STEM based education and outreach programs for kids, seniors and families. Increases involvement in species survival plans and conservation programs to educate kids and families and save endangered species.

SUPPORTING THE LEVY…

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SUPPORTING THE LEVY…

Increases partnerships with schools and organizations across Summit County. Allows your Akron Zoo to provide more education, animals and exciting habitats, such as potential projects featuring giraffes.

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THANK YOU!

“All of our efforts are focused on saving wildlife and wild places starting right here in Summit County, through education, conservation and community engagement & partnership. We deeply appreciate all the support of Summit County voters, residents and zoo visitors. Your support allows us to continue serving the community we love and the animals we care so deeply about.”

Doug Piekarz, President & CEO

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Questions

Website: www.akronzoo.org E-Mail: info@akronzoo.org Phone: 330-375-2550 We would love to hear from you!