Partners in Conservation
Learn about the Zoo’s financial commitment to holistic conservation efforts in Central Africa.
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!
One baby elephant is here, and another is on the way!
ICYMI: Asian elephant Sunny gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, Rita Jean, in the early hours of July 23rd. You can read all about here here!
But that's not it. Phoebe is also pregnant and is due in late October or early November. A seasoned mother already, Phoebe is cool, calm, and collected during her pregnancy. This baby will also have a big brother...Frankie!
What a great time to symbolically ADOPT an elephant plush from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium!
Are you crawling for something different? Here's an alternative ADOPT option: An American Burying Beetle pin and sticker!
