Become a Zoo Member!
Unlimited visits all year long, free parking, and more.
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.
Join the hundreds of thousands of users who have downloaded the app to help them prepare for their trip to the Zoo and enjoy their visit to the max while they're here! BONUS: The app works for Zoombezi Bay, too!
App Features
The Columbus Zoo mobile app is packed with helpful features designed to make your visit easier, more organized, and even more fun!
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
Tell Us How We Did!
The app may message you after your visit to see how it went! Feel free to share your thoughts.
Customized Itineraries
Make the most of your visit with our easy-to-use itineraries!
First download the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium app from your app store.
Then, explore these itineraries from your mobile device! Each will automatically open in your Columbus Zoo 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
Keeper Talks Itinerary
Make the most of your Zoo day with the Keeper Talks itinerary. Included with your admission, these engaging talks offer a chance to hear directly from the people who know the animals best—our Animal Care teams. You’ll learn fascinating facts, hear behind-the-scenes stories, and discover how we care for and protect wildlife. Keeper Talks are presented by Fifth Third Bank. Estimated time: 5 hours
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 - Manatees, sea lions, the Aquarium at Discovery Reef, 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.
