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!
Celebrate 70 YEARS of the Historic Sea Dragon roller coaster!
And help protect weedy sea dragons, too.
This ornament is perfect for the holidays, but it will look beautiful on your window as well! Just imagine that sunset hitting the beveled edges, cascading a prism in your living space.
Your purchase also helps feed weedy sea dragons at the Columbus Zoo. Want to see them in person? Visit the Nocturnal Building in our Australia & The Islands region.
ADOPT A Baby Giraffe!
Celebrate the mother in your life by symbolically adopting our baby giraffe and mom, Zuri! Baby was born on March 10, 2026, and we couldn’t be more excited.
- $50 Donation: You'll receive a small giraffe plush + all of the benefits listed at the top of the page!
- $100 Donation: Receive the giraffe plush, a drawstring bag, giraffe enrichment keychain, AND one free voucher to feed a giraffe during the 2026 feeding season!
