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Plan the trip of a lifetime in the palm of your hands!
Download the FREE Columbus Zoo mobile app before your next visit, and start your journey.
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
- Store your Zoo membership card on the app
- Plan your itinerary ahead of time and make the most of your day
- Get directions to the Zoo and Zoombezi Bay
- Purchase tickets and memberships through the app!
WHILE YOU'RE HERE
- Check out the attractions, food options, and shopping around you
- Receive reminders for upcoming animal experiences and events during your visit
- Map the most efficient path to the animals and areas you want to see the most
Plan Your Day with Itineraries in the Columbus Zoo App
Make the most of your visit with our easy-to-use itineraries!
Simply click an itinerary link from your mobile device, and it will automatically open in your Columbus Zoo app.
- Don’t have the app yet? No problem. Your link will take you straight to the App Store or Google Play to download it.
- Once you’re in the app, you can customize the itinerary to fit your family’s interests before saving it.
- During your visit, use the app to check off activities as you go and stay on track for a fun-filled day.
Download the app, load your plan, and enjoy a Zoo day that’s perfectly tailored to you!
Wildlights: Animal Lovers Edition
Follow this itinerary to enjoy the perfect blend of wildlife and seasonal sparkle, guiding you to animal areas that are open during Wildlights. Arrive early to see even more animals. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium opens at noon daily during Wildlights. Please note that some animal areas close nightly at 5 p.m. to allow the animals to rest.
Estimated time: 3.5 hours
Click from your phone to launch the itinerary in your app.
Wildlights HIGHLIGHTS
This itinerary features our top 10 must-see light displays and holiday activities and guides you along a route designed so you won’t miss a single photo-worthy moment or festive surprise. Enjoy a glowing journey through the Zoo at your own pace, filled with shimmering trees, sparkling pathways, and holiday magic around every corner. Be sure to arrive after 5 p.m. to see the lights at their best.
Estimated time: 2.5 hours
Click from your phone to launch the itinerary in your app.
Zoo Babies and New Arrivals Itinerary
Follow this itinerary for a day full of adorable moments with the Columbus Zoo’s youngest animals and newest arrivals. From playful youngsters to welcoming new faces, this plan will guide you to all the must-see stops for the perfect Zoo adventure. Estimated time: 3 hours
Click from your phone to launch the itinerary in your app.
Choose Your Own Adventure
Ready to explore the Zoo your way? Whether you love majestic cats, fascinating reptiles, playful marine animals, or anything in between, we’ve got the perfect itinerary for you. Select your favorite animal type and let the app guide you on a custom adventure filled with must-see habitats, fun stops, and unforgettable moments.
Marine Animals, including manatees, sea lions, Discovery Reef Aquarium, weedy seadragons, and more.
Estimated time: 2 hours
Cats, including lions, tigers, cougars, leopards, sand cats, and more.
Estimated time: 2 hours
Reptiles and Amphibians, including snakes, turtles, tortoises, and more.
Estimated time: 1.5 hours
Monkeys and Apes, including bonobos, orangutans, silvered-leaf langur monkeys, and more.
Estimated time: 2 hours
Birds, including penguins, swans, eagles, and more.
Estimated time: 1.5 hours
Click from your phone to launch each itinerary in your app.
Ready to Get Started?
Here's How to Use the App!
