Adventure Nights!

Adventure Nights: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and Zoombezi Bay

Friday & Saturday nights | June 26 – July 25, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

This summer, Columbus gets something brand new — and it’s exactly what our evenings have been missing. Adventure Nights is the Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay’s debut after-hours series, with music playing, movies rolling, rides lit up, and just enough going on to keep everyone happy until bedtime.

And the best part? This summer weekend fun at the Columbus Zoo is FREE.

What's Included?

Summer nights in Columbus are made for simple fun — music drifting through the air, lights coming on at dusk, and plenty to keep the whole family smiling. Adventure Nights brings that easy, all-ages energy to the Zoo and Zoombezi Bay, with rides, movies, and after-hours fun included across both experiences.

Visit Adventure Cove at the Zoo for a free night of fun or make a splash at Zoombezi Bay—either way, you’ll have access to everything Adventure Cove has to offer.
No matter which you choose, here’s what’s waiting for you at each location:

COLUMBUS ZOO's Adventure Cove

FREE ADMISSION to the Adventure Cove Region once the Zoo closes for the Day
FREE Family movies every Friday night in Conservation Courtyard
FREE Live Music every Saturday night
FREE Animal Experiences such as Sea Lion & Seal Tunnel and Stingray Bay
FREE Strolling entertainment & Zoo Character Ambassadors meet-n-greets and rolling celebrations
Thrilling rides like Sea Dragon and Safari Stampede. Tickets and wristbands available for purchase.
Tasty bites and drinks from Food Trucks, Village Tap, Village Coffee, Auntie Anne's and More
Zoo Marketplace for souvenirs