Today's Hours: 9am - 6pm
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.
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.
Based on the film Astro Kid © TAT productions / 2025
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.
BBC logo © and TM BBC 1996. BBC Earth logo© and TM BBC 2008. Licensed by BBCS. Photography Chadden Hunter © BBC NHU.
| January 1 - February 28 | Closed for the Season | |
| March 1 - October 31 | Daily | Open with Zoo hours |
| Boo at the Zoo weekends | Friday and Saturday | 10am - 8pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 5pm | |
| November 1 - November 20 | Weekends Only | 10am - 5pm |
| During Wildlights | Daily | 12pm - Close w/ holiday movies starting at 5pm |
Children 2 and under are free!
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:
Experience may be frightening for small children. Please supervise children at all times.
Available upon request.
