WKYC3

Akron Zoo plans multi-million dollar expansion featuring giraffes, new tower ride

AKRON, Ohio — The Akron Zoo is planning a major expansion that would bring new animals and attractions to the park, including giraffes and a 30-foot tower ride. The zoo, which is currently home to ...
Cleveland.com

Akron Zoo planning expansion that includes giraffe habitats, ride

The project has been approved by the city’s planning commission, and the zoo is currently working with the city for additional project approvals. Groundbreaking is slated to begin this summer, and ...
Morning Call PA

LANTA announces fare increases. Find out how much it will cost to ride the bus

The Lehigh Valley’s transit system will increase fares, effective March 23. LANTA proposed the changes in December and its board of directors approved them this month. On its website, LANTA said the ...
Columbus Dispatch

Liberty Township again takes jab at Columbus Zoo in ongoing legal dispute

First responders from the Liberty Township Fire Department came to the Columbus Zoo nearly 100 times in 2025 at a cost to taxpayers of more than $360,000, the township shared in a recent Facebook post ...
The Clarion-Ledger

Zoo train derailed after Jackson City Council cancels contract

The Jackson City Council has voted to end its contract with the company that operates the train ride at the Jackson Zoo. City officials claim the company failed to make required repairs and let its ...
WDSU

New Orleans residents flood social media with disappointment over rise in zoo membership cost

THROUGH JANUARY 18TH. THIS MORNING, AUDUBON NATURE INSTITUTE IS RESPONDING TO CRITICISM ABOUT THEIR MEMBERSHIP COSTS ABRUPTLY SKYROCKETING. THE ORGANIZATION TELLS US IN A STATEMENT THEY ARE ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Here’s how much it will soon cost to park at the San Diego Zoo — and who won’t have to pay

Parking at the San Diego Zoo will be $16 for non-members and remain free for members when a new parking policy takes effect Jan. 5 — the same day paid parking in the rest of Balboa Park begins. City ...
WISH-TV

Indianapolis Zoo dismantling 2 rides for larger animal exhibits

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indianapolis Zoo is removing the Kōmbo Family Coaster and the Skyline overhead tram next year to make room for larger animal exhibits. Indianapolis Zoo officials provided ...
The Indianapolis Star

Indianapolis Zoo will remove two rides next year to clear the way for new exhibits

Two Indianapolis Zoo rides will be removed to make room for new exhibits next year. The zoo will dismantle the Kōmbo Family Coaster and the Skyline overhead tram in the first quarter of 2026 to clear ...
KTAR News

Glendale brings back low-cost ride program for residents with disabilities

PHOENIX — The city of Glendale announced Monday that it is bringing back Valley Metro’s RideChoice, a low-cost ride program for residents with disabilities. RideChoice is meant to provide Arizonans ...
Ibj.com

Zoo to remove pair of rides to make way for new exhibit space

The Indianapolis Zoo plans to remove its family coaster and overhead tram rides early next year to make way for future exhibit space. The removal of the 26-seat Kōmbo Family Coaster and the ...