Koala Tea Party

SEP 28

You’re Invited to a Koala-ty Tea Party!

Sunday, September 28 | 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Located at the Koala habitat in the Australia and the Islands region

koala in tree
Telowie, a koala at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon steeped in charm, curiosity, and conservation! For the first time ever, the Columbus Zoo is hosting a whimsical Koala Tea Party—and you can be on the guest list.

Bring your favorite animal lovers and enjoy:

  • A delightful tea party with finger foods, tea, and juice
  • Koala-themed party favors to take home
  • A meet-and-greet with Sydney Koala, our lovable Character Ambassador
  • Koala story time under the eucalyptus trees
  • A private, keeper-led tour of the Koala habitat with rare up-close views of these iconic marsupials (Please note: guests will not be able to hold or touch the koalas.)

You’ll also learn fascinating facts about koalas and their wild cousins in Australia from our expert Animal Care team—plus, your attendance directly supports the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area project, a conservation initiative dedicated to protecting wild koala populations in New South Wales. 

Cost
Zoo Members$89/person
Non-Zoo Members$99/person

Important Details:

Age Limit: Guests must be ages 5 and older.

Koala Habitat Tours: When purchasing your ticket, you’ll select a tour time slot. This is the time of your guided tour of the Koala habitat, which will leave from the Koala Tea Party at Water’s Edge Event Center. Please join us at Water’s Edge starting at 3pm to enjoy the rest of the party, and listen for your group to be called during the event.

Zoo Admission & Parking: Included with your event ticket! The Zoo closes at 5 p.m., so we recommend arriving early if you’d like to explore more of the Zoo before the event.

Space is limited for this cozy conservation celebration, so reserve your spot soon!

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