AKRON, Ohio --- The Akron Zoo is offering discounted and free admission days in November, in recognition of Veterans Day and Election Day.

The zoo's "Veterans Appreciation Week" will be held Nov. 5 through 11, with all past and current military veterans receiving free admission to with a valid military ID. Veterans' immediate family members will also receive 50 percent off admission.

The zoo is offering free admission to all guests on Election Day, Nov. 7. Visitors are encouraged to vote and wear their voting sticker to the zoo and share a photo on social media using #akronzooelectionday.

Beginning Nov. 1, Akron Zoo hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and admission is $7 per person, with children under 2 admitted free.

For more information visit www.akronzoo.org or call 330-375-2550.

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