The Akron Zoo receives the largest estate gift in its history - $1.5 million.
“We are excited and humbled to receive this estate gift and we will dedicate ourselves to meeting the donor’s wishes to the fullest possible extent,” said Doug Piekarz, president & CEO. “It will help save species from extinction by supporting animal care, husbandry and breeding programs while setting the stage for the next decade of conservation engagement starting right here in Akron, Ohio.”
According to a press release, “the gift will be used to support the zoo’s conservation efforts to protect critically endangered species.” This includes a private yard for red wolves and a habitat for white-winged wood ducks and Bali mynahs.Red wolves are critically endangered, with fewer than 20 left in their native habitat.Lehner Family Foundation Wild AsiaBali mynahs are critically endangered, with fewer than 100 birds left in their habitat.
White-winged wood ducks are classified as endangered, with less than 800 birds remaining in their native habitat.Along with the new construction, the gift will also fund a Director of Conservation, a newly created position at the Akron Zoo.For more information visit
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