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FREE Admission to Akron Zoo for Summit County Residents

Last Updated: 2/17/2025

It’s that time again! Every September, the Akron Zoo offers residents of Summit County FREE admission to the zoo!  

Lions at the Akron Zoo

Fine Print: There are a limited number of tickets available each day. Tickets must be reserved online in advance. Once tickets run out there are no more available. Tickets will be available in mid-August. {Find Out More}

    • Limit 4 tickets per household.
    • Discounts will be applied based on the purchaser’s address.
    • Parking is free to offset the online service fee.

FREE Admission to the Akron Zoo from September 1-30, 2024

All Summit County residents are eligible to receive 4 free tickets per household. Reserve your tickets online in advance and enjoy a fun-filled family day at the Akron Zoo. {Find Out More}

If you have any questions about Community Days please call (330) 375-2550

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  1. Elaine says

    August 21, 2016 at 5:11 pm

    Is there a designated date that you must go to the zoo? If not, how long are the tickets good for and are there any restrictions?

    • Danielle says

      August 22, 2016 at 1:41 pm

      Elaine,

      Each of the communities in Summit County have different weeks where they can get in free. The tickets are good for anytime that week. If you still have questions, I’d call the Akron Zoo at (330) 375-2550 ext. 7249.

      I hope that helps!

      Danielle

  2. Debbie cyr says

    August 17, 2016 at 8:38 pm

    What form of id, do I need to verify my residence. My drivers license is still in a different town. Maybe a bill of some sort?

    • Danielle says

      August 22, 2016 at 1:40 pm

      Debbie,

      I’d call the zoo to find out what you need. Here is their number: (330) 375-2550 ext. 7249.

      I hope that helps!

      Danielle

  3. Tonya Goolsby says

    August 9, 2016 at 10:49 am

    Why is the city of Akron last to be free?

    • Danielle says

      August 9, 2016 at 11:57 am

      I’m not sure how they pick the dates. The good news is that you have a week were you can go for free. If you have any additional questions about Community Days please call the Akron Zoo at (330) 375-2550 ext. 7249.

      Thanks,

      Danielle

    • Janea says

      August 9, 2016 at 10:23 pm

      That’s what I was thinking

    • Nikia Burns says

      August 9, 2017 at 10:56 pm

      Lol hiiiiii, we can go the same days fun fun fun

  4. Latonya Rosser says

    August 9, 2016 at 10:24 am

    Hello I’m Latonya how do you get the tickets can u stop by anytime and get the 4 tickets?

    • Danielle says

      August 9, 2016 at 11:56 am

      Hi Latonya,

      Tickets are available for two weeks prior to your first date of your community or while supplies last. Tickets can be picked up at either the Akron Zoo during normal business hours (10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) or at a location designated in your community. If you have any additional questions about Community Days please call the Akron Zoo at (330) 375-2550 ext. 7249.

      Hope that helps!

      Danielle

  5. Felicia says

    August 8, 2016 at 11:37 pm

    The link doesn’t tell you where you can get them. It just takes you to the page listing all this same information. Can you tell me where the designated locations are?

    • Danielle says

      August 9, 2016 at 11:57 am

      Sorry about that. I’m not sure where the locations are. You should be able to find out by calling the Akron Zoo at (330) 375-2550 ext. 7249.

      I hope that helps!

      Danielle

      • Tammy says

        August 12, 2016 at 9:52 am

        I called the phone number posted for the zoo and spoke to Donna who was super friendly and she told me I could pick up tickets from the zoo or from the city hall in my town. Each town may have its own designated place to pick up tickets, so I think it’s best to call the zoo to be sure.

  6. Jessica Bracey says

    August 22, 2015 at 11:41 pm

    I want tickets. Please

  7. Donna says

    August 13, 2015 at 10:12 am

    Thank You Danielle! I just moved to Sagamore Hills, Ohio and did not know that the Akron Zoo did a “free day” for Summit county residents.

    • Northeast Ohio Family Fun says

      August 13, 2015 at 3:07 pm

      Hi Donna –

      You are very welcome. Enjoy the zoo!

      Danielle

  8. Cheryl Overstreet says

    August 11, 2015 at 2:29 am

    Are you able to mail the free tickets or do we need to pick them up?

    • Northeast Ohio Family Fun says

      August 13, 2015 at 3:08 pm

      Cheryl,

      The zoo doesn’t mail them. You have to either pick them up at the zoo itself or at the handful of designated locations in Akron.

      Danielle

  9. Nathan conley says

    August 10, 2015 at 11:00 am

    How do I get the tickets

    • Northeast Ohio Family Fun says

      August 13, 2015 at 3:09 pm

      Nathan,

      You either need to pick them up at the zoo or at one of the designated locations (link in article).

      Hope that helps!

      Danielle

  10. Jamie says

    August 9, 2015 at 9:48 pm

    When is free day for portage co

    • Northeast Ohio Family Fun says

      August 13, 2015 at 3:10 pm

      Unfortunately, it’s only for Summit County residents this time.

      Danielle

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