2026 Columbus Zoo Hours

The Columbus Zoo is open every day of the year besides Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. 

The hours listed here are regular Columbus Zoo operating hours. Events like Boo at the Zoo, the Lantern Festival, and Wildlights have extended hours into the evening. 

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JANUARY
JAN 1 - 412PM - 5PM
JAN 5 - 3010AM - 4PM
JAN 3110AM - 2PM
FEBRUARY
All Month10AM - 4PM
MARCH
All Month10AM - 5PM
APRIL
All Month9AM - 5PM

 

MAY
MAY 1 - 229AM - 5PM
MAY 23 - 299AM - 6PM
MAY 309AM - 3PM
MAY 319AM - 6PM
JUNE
All Month9AM - 6PM
JULY
All Month9AM - 6PM
AUGUST
AUG 1 - 169AM - 6PM
AUG 17 - 319AM - 5PM
SEPTEMBER
All Month9AM - 5PM
OCTOBER
All Month10AM - 5PM
NOVEMBER
NOV 1 - 1810AM - 5PM
NOV 19 - 2512PM - 5PM
NOV 26Closed
NOV 28 - 3012PM - 5PM
DECEMBER
DEC 1 - 2412PM - 5PM
DEC 25Closed
DEC 26 - 3112PM - 5PM

Looking for our Event Calendar? 

Plan your Zoo trip around one of our many amazing events at the Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay!

  • Wildlights
  • Boo at the Zoo
  • Adventure Nights
  • Water Park After Dark

...and more?

Zoo Event Calendar Zoombezi Bay Event Calendar

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There's Even MORE to Do at the Columbus Zoo! 

With animal presentations, free experiences, and upgraded tours, you can customize your Zoo trip to your interests. 

Animal Experiences Keeper Talks Upgraded Experiences