Become a Zoo Member!
Unlimited visits all year long, free parking, and more.
support the zoo with a special adoption!
- 100% of your adoption donation will fund food and enrichment for animals at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
- To show our gratitude, all adoptions come with a photo of the adopted animal, a personalized certificate, and a fact sheet.
- Donors of $100 or more are listed on our Adopt Donor Recognition page.
Symbolically adopting for a friend or loved one is the perfect gift for holidays, birthdays, and anniversaries. Make Adopt an Animal an annual tradition for your family!
Go Big for Gorillas
Gorillas are the largest of the great apes, and western lowland gorillas are the smallest of the gorilla subspecies. Powerful and impressive, these great apes face serious challenges in their native range.
Habitat loss and deforestation have historically contributed to declining populations of Africa’s great apes. Today, experts identify the illegal commercial bushmeat trade as the primary threat to ape populations, particularly western lowland gorillas.
When you ADOPT a gorilla, your donation directly supports the care and wellbeing of gorillas at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Your gift helps provide the exceptional care they need every day while giving you a special way to connect with a species worth protecting.
