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Tours and Experiences

"I'm so glad I did that!"

It's a phrase we hear often from guests who take part in our tours and animal experiences all year long. Click on each one to learn more and to book your tour at the Columbus Zoo. Memories await! 

Read Tales from a Zoo Tour Guide

Tours sponsored by Nationwide

Asian Elephant Frankie

"Playdate With Frankie" Experience

opossum on scale

Animal Wellness Experience

Cheetah

Cheetah Experience

elephant standing near pool

Elephant Bath Experience

Sloth hanging upside down

Jack Hanna's Animal Encounters Village Experience

kangaroo hopping

Kangaroo Experience

Koala Katy in tree

Koala Experience

manatee in water

Manatee Conservation Center Tour

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Meet the Moose and Reindeer

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Night Hikes at the Zoo

red panda

Red Panda Experience

Reindeer Experience

Reindeer Experience

sea lion and zoo guest

Seal and Sea Lion Experience

giraffe in savanna

Ultimate Africa Safari Experience

VIP Tour with penguin ambassador

VIP Zoo Tour

Animal Programs Tour

Wild Encounters Experience

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Zoo Twilight Tour

Mountain Gorilla

Partners in Conservation

Learn about the Zoo’s financial commitment to holistic conservation efforts in Central Africa.

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African leopard

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manatee

Manatee

At the Zoo, the Manatee Coast is not your average exhibit:  It’s a rescue and rehabilitation facility.

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Pygmy Slow Loris

Everyday Actions

Learn about actions YOU can take to protect endangered species like the manatees.

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Zoo Camps

Learn about day camps for Zoo enthusiasts ages 3 all the way to 7th grade! 

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Educator Resources

Explore our curriculum-aligned programs, resources, and exclusive opportunities for educators.

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Koala

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