This unique experience offers a guided behind the scenes tour of our lion nightyard. During this walking tour you will learn what the Akron Zoo does for the care and well-being of our lions. Guests will also hear amazing success stories of our conservation efforts both locally and worldwide!
The tour lasts approximately 15-20 minutes and a maximum of 15 guests can attend (2 years and under are free). Behind-the-scenes tours can be purchased in advance or the day of. Admission is not included in this tour.
The starting location for the tour is across from BOMA in our Pride of Africa area. Please arrive at 11:50 (10 minutes prior). Footwear is required.
All guests, including Akron Zoo members, will need to create a zoo website account if you have not done so already. Please make sure to log in and then continue to check-out. Akron Zoo member discounts will only appear if you are logged in, the tickets have been added to the cart and you continued to the check-out screen.
All sales are final. Tickets are non-transferable, non-refundable and are not able to be rescheduled or applied to other visit dates. The zoo is a rain, snow or shine facility.