At the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, corporate partnerships are built on shared values and shared impact. When organizations align with the Zoo, they join a mission-driven organization trusted by millions of guests each year and recognized around the world for excellence in wildlife conservation, education, and guest experience. Corporate partnerships offer unique brand placement, but it’s also an opportunity to create meaningful connections, support global conservation, and engage communities in powerful ways.
Here’s what partnership at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium makes possible!
Global Impact
Aligning your brand with the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium connects your organization to a globally-respected leader in wildlife conservation. With field conservation projects spanning continents and species, your support helps protect animals and habitats in Central Ohio and far beyond it, too. Corporate Partners become part of solutions that matter on a global scale, reinforcing a commitment to sustainability and long-term impact.
Mission Alignment
Supporting the Zoo allows organizations to visibly demonstrate corporate responsibility by standing behind a clear mission: Empowering People. Saving Wildlife. Partnerships help fund animal care, conservation science, and education programs that inspire action and stewardship. It’s a tangible way to align business values with a mission that resonates with employees, customers, and communities alike.
Community Engagement
Each year, close to two million guests visit the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Corporate Partners have the opportunity to connect with families, educators, travelers, and conservation supporters through experiences that leave a lasting impression. These partnerships help foster goodwill, strengthen community relationships, and position brands as active contributors to something meaningful.
Brand Visibility
A corporate partnership offers strategic visibility through:
- Integrated marketing initiatives
- On-site recognition
- Digital platforms
- Collaborative promotions
Partners are woven into experiences guests already trust and enjoy, creating authentic brand exposure that feels natural rather than transactional. Visibility is paired with purpose, strengthening brand reputation and recognition.
Innovative Partnerships
The Columbus Zoo works closely with Corporate Partners to explore creative collaborations and innovative business solutions. From custom activations to long-term initiatives, partnerships are designed to drive mutual success. This flexibility allows organizations to meet marketing, engagement, and corporate responsibility goals in ways that feel fresh and impactful.
Engage With a Diverse Audience
Partnership extends beyond the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to potentially include The Wilds, Zoombezi Bay, and Safari Golf Club! Each property offers access to unique audiences, from global conservation supporters to regional families and recreation enthusiasts. Together, these destinations create a broad, diverse reach that spans demographics, interests, and even continents.
A Partnership With Purpose
Corporate partners play a vital role in shaping the future of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and the wildlife it serves. By investing in partnership, organizations help create memorable guest experiences, advance conservation, and demonstrate leadership rooted in purpose. For businesses ready to align their brand with impact, collaboration, and community, the door is open.
