Doug Piekarz

Pres & CEO, Akron Zoo. Husband, Dad & scientist building passion for wildlife and wild places. Dream big and you just might save the world! (opinions my own)

[Akron/Summit CVB @AkronSummitCVB]

Looking for an educational trip this summer? Look no further than the @AkronZoo! Explore this hilltop home with over 2000 animals to see. We can’t wait to see you there!

[Doug Piekarz @azpDoug]

@AkronZoo in the midst of emergency management exercises with all local agencies. zoo is closed to the public but our parking lot is filled with first responder cars! #community #Partnerships #Preparedness #Drills
#community safety @AkronPoliceDp @AkronFiredept @SummaHealth

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@MeghanMcCain Amen

[James Lucas @JamesLucasIT]

Thread of hilarious maps you've (probably) never seen before 🧵

1. World map according to fish

[Doug Piekarz @azpDoug]

Best couples photo I’ve seen today! #AZASongbirdSAFE

[Akron/Summit CVB @AkronSummitCVB]

To help launch our new campaign, we partnered with our friends at the @AkronZoo. We heard Molly the river otter is celebrating World Otter Day today by Savoring the Scenic in Summit. She invites you to do the same and share your scenic story with us! #SavorTheScenicInSummit

[Akron/Summit CVB @AkronSummitCVB]

The next stop for our checklist is the @AkronZoo! Stop by for an amazing array of animals and fun!

[Doug Piekarz @azpDoug]

Congratulations to @AkronZoo senior, vice president, and chief business officer, Mellissa Reed, on her graduation from the esteemed Association of Zoos and Aquariums executive leadership development program! We are all incredibly proud of you Mellissa! #Akron @zoos_aquariums

[Doug Piekarz @azpDoug]

📸 wishing everyone a very merry Christmas, a happy new year, and for those who are also of Slavic descent, a very happy Wigilia tonight!

Look at this post on Facebook https://t.co/4H68H6QJua…

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@AkronZoo saving North American Songbird, starting right here in Akron, Ohio!

https://t.co/QCVZjk360B

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Tis the season!

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Don't miss out World Species Congress on 05/15/2024 12:00 AM! Recommended by Megan Joyce at 78th WAZA Annual Conference - San Diego via Whova event app

[Doug Piekarz @azpDoug]

For deep thought Thursday: Hmmm

[Doug Piekarz @azpDoug]

@AkronZoo conservation fundraiser “ An evening with the animals and art” @AkronArtMuseum #savingspecies #care #BeTheChange #ProfessionalsAdvocatingForTheWild

[Akron Beacon Journal @beaconjournal]

United Way of Summit & Medina is leading the charge on transformative change by setting its sights on some of our most persistent community problems. https://t.co/CMwYUeA26v

[Doug Piekarz @azpDoug]

@ArtsNowOH thank you for bringing together a group of local arts and culture experts, to discuss @AkronZoo future programming and how the arts and culture sector can help us connect more lives to wildlife while inspiring lifelong learning, and conservation action! #WeGotThis

[Doug Piekarz @azpDoug]

Honored to be Rutgers University’s alumni spotlight. I do owe them for helping me find such a fulfilling and immensely inspiring career field to work in.#Savingtheworld one species at a time starting from right here in Akron Ohio! CC’89 animal science.

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[Akron/Summit CVB @AkronSummitCVB]

Congratulations to the @AkronZoo for becoming the first zoo in Ohio to receive an Age-Friendly Seal of Approval from the Better Business Bureau. Keep up the amazing work and we can't wait to see what's next!

[Akron Zoo @AkronZoo]

Check out our new Akron Zoo online store! You can buy zoo-themed items, like shirts, mugs & totes! Go shopping now at https://t.co/Nvpk5T8JkD.

These items are exclusive to our online store and not available anywhere else. Each item is made-to-order, creating less waste.