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Today's Hours: 10am - 5pm

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Become a Zoo Member!

Unlimited visits all year long, free parking, and more. 

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Volunteer at the Zoo

Your next great adventure starts with giving back.

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Our Impact

Learn about the work the Zoo and The Wilds does locally and around the world.

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Conservation
Humboldt penguin

Meet the Penguins

Do penguins blow bubbles? Get the answer here.

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Animals
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College Internship Scholarships

Apply for a RISE scholarship of $5000 for your Zoo internship!

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Amur tiger

And Sarang makes THREE.

Amur tiger, Sarang, just joined the Columbus Zoo family. 

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Animals
Mexican wolf

Support Our Efforts

You can make a huge impact for wildlife, right from home. 

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Conservation
duck in water

Animal Story Time

Story time + Zoo animals that bring the tale to life! 

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Rides and Attractions

zoo guests on scooters that look like animals

Scooter Pals

Open
Shores Play Park

Shores Play Park

Open
4D theater

4-D Theater

Weekends Only
electric train engine and cars on tracks

Columbus Zoo Train Ride

Weekends Only
grand carousel

The Grand Carousel

Weekends Only
Virtual ride at zoo

Wild Explorer Virtual Reality

Weekends Only
Dust Devil ride at zoo

Dust Devil

Closed for the Season
amusement ride shaped like a pirate ship

Flying Clipper

Closed for the Season
kids on frog hopper ride

Golden Frog Hopper

Closed for the Season
bumper cars driven by zoo guests

Havoc Harbor

Closed for the Season
tea party ride

Jack’s Tea Party

Closed for the Season
aerial amusement ride shaped like macaws

Mission Macaw

Closed for the Season
aerial view of playground

Polar Playground

Closed for the Season
Safari Stampede

Safari Stampede

Closed for the Season
guests on roller coaster

Sea Dragon

Closed for the Season
two girls on swing ride at the zoo

Swingin’ Gibbons

Closed for the Season
guests on roller coaster

Tidal Twist

Closed for the Season
Tiny Town Train

Tiny Town Train

Closed for the Season
child on elephant fair ride

Tiny Tusks

Closed for the Season
guests on boat ride

Dinosaur Island Boat Ride

Coming Soon
A child inspects Santa's sleeve

Sensory-Friendly Santa Experience

DEC 6