If the November tax levy passes....

Wait what????
Giraffes?!?!?

This is a perfect example of how some zoos in the U.S. are funded. Locals vote on whether or not to support a zoo's expansion via tax dollars, which is an intriguing way to raise funds that is unheard of in many other nations.

@Noah Butas

Giraffes will anchor the next phase of Africa. The November levy needs to pass for this to happen. Primates have also been mentioned as a potential addition.

@snowleopard

Akron’s first levy was in 2000. This is the 4th. They have passed with a decent percentage of the vote. Akron would not have the zoo they have now without the levies. The zoo pre-levies was a lot different. I included the levy website.

Vote Akron Zoo

What kind of primates? Gorillas?

@Noah Butas

Not sure. Details have been generic at this time. They know the zoo needs more primates. When I hear more details I will post it in the zoo’s news thread.

@TigerValley98 cool I hope there will be gorillas where the gardens are and maybe some chimps

Are there any news about this ? Did it pass?

It passed. An African expansion is in the works. Giraffes will be the anchor. The new area will likely be around 14 acres and cost $21 million. Likely for 2027 or 2028. The zoo is getting a new hospital as well for 2025.