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Character Ambassador Sam Pelican at Zoombezi Bay Entrance

Zoombezi Bay to Mark 15th Anniversary With "Splash Bash" Celebration May 27-June 15

Columbus Zoo Character Ambassadors pose by the fountain

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Offering Quiet Hours and Additional Resources to Provide Inclusive Guest Experiences for All

children on water slide

Wave of Fun Planned for Zoombezi Bay's 15th Anniversary Season Beginning with Sneak Peek Weekend May 20-21

Takin kids with their herd at The Wilds

The Wilds Celebrates Births Representing Two Rare Species

Wildecamp attendees at The Wilds

Columbus Zoo and The Wilds Recipients of Transformational Gift from Battelle, Shaping the Future of Education and Conservation

Guests meet with Ohio Wildlife Center to learn about local wildlife at Zoo's Earth Day event

Help Protect Our Planet and Join the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium for a Week-Long Earth Day Celebration April 17-23

Egg Character Ambassadors pose at the Zoo's entrance

Enjoy Egg-cellent Family Fun at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium's Eggs, Paws and Claws Event April 7-8

Weedy seadragon in aquatic habitat

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to Open New Weedy Seadragon Habitat on April 10

Columbus Zoo entrance with AZA accreditation logo

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Earns Accreditation From the Association of Zoos & Aquariums

Previous RISE Scholarship recipient, Adanna Davis, stands next to bird

Rise Scholarship Program at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, The Wilds, and Zoombezi Bay Continues to Increase Minority Representation in the Zoo Field

Zoofari guests walk through the Zoo

Make a Difference for Wildlife at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium's Zoofari Celebration on June 17

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Partners With Versiti Blood Center of Ohio for Spring "Stay-cation" Break Blood Drive on March 22