Welcoming over 2 million guests every year, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is located just north of Columbus, OH, and is home to over 10,000 animals representing over 600 species. For more than …
Welcoming over 2 million guests every year, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is located just north of Columbus, OH, and is home to over 10,000 animals representing over 600 species. For more than 95 years, the Zoo has evolved to become a cornerstone of the community and a destination inspiring the appreciation and conservation of many of the earth's most amazing animals.
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Mar 25, 2025
it is a great place to visit in Columbus. it combines the opportunity to see beautiful animals with a message of nature conservationFull review by Jose Luis A
Mar 24, 2025
The workers were very nice they know a lot about the habits they are working.the animals were amazing to watch the only bad thing is there was a lot of little kids and it was hard to see through the…Full review by Brianna C
Mar 22, 2025
One of my favorite zoos, we go all the time. The volunteers, docents, & zoo keepers are all very nice & my friends and I love getting to learn animal facts!! Highly recommend going on a rainy day or …Full review by Theo R
Hi Sandra! Our hours for May are the following: May 1 - May 24#TAB#9 a.m. - 5 p.m. May 25 - May 31#TAB#9 a.m. - 6 p.m. You can always check our website for hours, rates and …
Hi Sandra! Our hours for May are the following: May 1 - May 24#TAB#9 a.m. - 5 p.m. May 25 - May 31#TAB#9 a.m. - 6 p.m. You can always check our website for hours, rates and much more!
Hi - how do you get to go behind the scenes? Also, what time to I need to get there to rent a scooter or electric transporter?
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Look at the experiences on the app for the Columbus zoo. Be advised some can be rather expensive and some only happen on certain days of the eeek. Get there early to ensure that …
Look at the experiences on the app for the Columbus zoo. Be advised some can be rather expensive and some only happen on certain days of the eeek. Get there early to ensure that you get a scooter since it’s first come first serve. The hours for the date you are planning to go are also on the app. It is a very large zoo so plan to be there all day.
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