Where the Arctic Adventure Begins
Step into an abandoned mining town and journey into the Arctic, where powerful predators and remarkable wildlife thrive in one of the world's harshest environments.
Area Features
The Columbus Zoo is open all year long, and there's something different to do and see each time!
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Aurora and Lee
Popular and beloved residents of the Columbus Zoo, Lee and Aurora enjoy exploring their enrichment, swimming and napping together.
Brutus and Buckeye
These brown bear brothers came to the Columbus Zoo from Alaska as rescue animals after they were orphaned in 2004. The cubs became known as Brutus and Buckeye in honor of their new Ohio home!
Playful Foxes
The Arctic fox often trails behind the polar bear in the wild, eating scraps from the polar bear’s meals. You can watch the Arctic fox pounce and play in the garden shed at Polar Frontier.
