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Status
Closed for the Season
Weather-dependent
No
Area of Zoo
Shores & Aquarium
Cost
General Admission $5; Zoo Members $4; FREE for Gold Members, FREE for ZooMore Wristbands

Experience the thrill of the Columbus Zoo's 4-D Theater!

These bite-size features will engage all of your senses with built-in customization to maximize sight, sound, and movement. It's an experience you won't want to miss!

Tickets can be purchased at any Guest Relations kiosk during your visit to the Zoo.

Located in Shores Play Park

TICKET INFORMATION

  • $4 for Zoo members
  • $5 General Admission
  • FREE with Gold Zoo Membership
  • FREE with ZooMore Wristband (which can be purchased at any guest kiosk in the Zoo)

Children 2 and under are free!

COMING SOON IN MARCH 2026

MOVIE POSTER

Fly 4D: Wild Flight to Africa

Join Gus, a tiny bird with a huge heart, as he unexpectedly becomes leader of a flock migrating to Africa. Along the way, unexpected challenges turn into an unforgettable adventure filled with friendship, teamwork, and heart in Fly 4D: Wild Flight to Africa.

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North America 4D Experience

Get ready for a fascinating journey through North America— brought to life in stunning 4D! Make a splash with black bears, glide with manatees, and trek icy trails with Canadian lynx in a breathtaking adventure. Feel every rumble, roar, and rush of nature’s power like never before in North America 4D Experience.

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Know Before You Go

Movie Info

  • Each feature is around 15 minutes long and alternate throughout the day. 
  • No food and drink is permitted in the theater. 
  • Strollers can be parked outside of the theater. 

Sensory Warning

This 4-D Experience® could aggravate certain medical conditions and involves special effects like loud noises, strobe and upper back seat movement that all coordinate with an action-packed film experience.

The 4-D Theater Experience is not recommended for guests with: 

  • Medical sensitivity to strobe lights
  • Back, neck or similar physical conditions
  • Sensitivity to loud sounds

Parent Advisory

Experience may be frightening for small children. Please supervise children at all times.

Assisted Listening Devices

Available upon request.

Learn more about the Zoo Accessibility