News
News Home
Quick Bites Archive
Exploradio Archive
Programs Schedule Make A Pledge Member BenefitsFAQ/HelpContact Us
Environment


Akron Zoo's giant Pacific octopus passes away
Nani the octopus was with the zoo for two years
by WKSU's LYNDSEY SCHLEY


Reporter
Lyndsey Schley
 
Nani the giant Pacific octopus was euthanized Monday.
Courtesy of Akron Zoo

One of the popular creatures at the Akron Zoo has died.

Spokesman David Barnhardt says Nani the giant Pacific octopus was euthanized Monday because her health was in decline.

LISTEN: Barnhardt on Nani, the ambassador

Other options:
MP3 Download (0:19)


“Unfortunately, octopuses only live about three years on average," Barnhardt says. "When she came to us, we did not know her specific age and she’d been here two years," Barnhardt says, adding she was "just a really great ambassador for that species, so certainly, we’ll miss her a lot.”

Barnhardt says the zoo already has a replacement. The new octopus has not been named yet but is on exhibit at Nani’s old digs.

He says the new octopus is exploring her new home and seems to be settling in well.

 
Page Options

Print this page



Copyright © 2025 WKSU Public Radio, All Rights Reserved.

 
In Partnership With:

NPR PRI Kent State University

listen in windows media format listen in realplayer format Car Talk Hosts: Tom & Ray Magliozzi Fresh Air Host: Terry Gross A Service of Kent State University 89.7 WKSU | NPR.Classical.Other smart stuff. NPR Senior Correspondent: Noah Adams Living on Earth Host: Steve Curwood 89.7 WKSU | NPR.Classical.Other smart stuff. A Service of Kent State University