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Status
Open
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!

SCHEDULE
JAN 1 - FEB 28 Closed for the Season
MAR 1 - OCT 31DailyOpen with Zoo Hours
Boo at the Zoo WeekendsFRI & SAT10am - 8pm
 SUN10am - 5pm
NOV 1 - NOV 20Weekends Only10am - 5pm
NOV 21 - JAN 4MON - FRI5pm - 10pm
 SAT & SUN12pm - 10pm

 

Now Playing

Exclusive for Boo at the Zoo: The Little Vampire 4D

This show will only play during Boo at the Zoo hours along with the other bite-size movies playing. Little Vampire is a thrill-filled 3D adventure with Rudolph, the Little Vampire, and his new friend, Tony, who team up to outfly, outwit, and outrun the ruthless vampire hunter, Rookery!

© 2025 Comet Film GmbH

Trailer Boo at the Zoo Hours

Little Vampire movie poster
Movie poster for Astro Kid

AstroKid 4D: Mission to Explore

Join Willy on an exhilarating journey across a mysterious new planet, as he ventures into uncharted land, braves wild terrains, and encounters wild creatures, all while capturing every moment for his travel log. With his trusty robot sidekick and an unrelenting sense of curiosity, Willy faces thrilling challenges all in the name of exploration. Along the way, Willy’s adventure inspires a deeper appreciation for our own planet and the incredible creatures that call it home, reminding us all to protect and cherish the wonders of the world around us.

Watch Trailer

Based on the film Astro Kid © TAT productions / 2025
 

 

Movie poster featuring standing black bear for North America 4D movie promotion

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.

Watch Trailer

BBC logo © and TM BBC 1996. BBC Earth logo© and TM BBC 2008. Licensed by BBCS. Photography Chadden Hunter © BBC NHU.
 


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