Columbus Zoo & Aquarium

Lead and Inspire by Connecting People and Wildlife.

Visit the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium where you'll meet 10,000 animals from across the globe! Spend the day exploring six regions and learning about their native species. Below are just a few of the areas you'll discover at the Columbus Zoo.

Adventure Cove:

The newest region at the Zoo connects you to wildlife with a variety of diverse species. Sea lions and seals take center stage with a 360-degree viewing experience inspired by the Pacific Northwest. Explore Jack Hanna's Animal Encounters Village, a one-of-a-kind indoor-outdoor habitat designed for human-wildlife interactions. This area is ever-changing and houses up to 50 species. Click here to learn more about this region.

Heart of Africa:

The Zoo's largest region, Heart of Africa, opened in 2014 and features hands-on experiences like camel rides, giraffe feedings and cheetah runs. Visit with African wildlife including zebras, giraffes, lions, monkeys, wildebeests, gazelles and more. Stop in the Mapori Restaurant and enjoy views of the savanna over lunch. Click here to learn more about this region.

Polar Frontier:

Visit the "coolest" habitat at the zoo and meet three new polar bear cubs at the Polar Frontier. Watch the polar bears swim, eat and play in this state-of-the-art interactive exhibit. See polar bears plunge into the 167,000-gallon pool and watch them catch trout and other treats while viewing from above, at eye level or from below underwater! Click here to learn more about this region.

Australia & the Islands:

Go "down under" in the outback in the Australia & the Islands regions of the Columbus Zoo. Get up-close encounters with a kangaroo while hopping around in the Kangaroo Walkabout. See gibbons swing from tree to tree and smell the breath of the Komodo Dragon. Click here to learn more about this region.

Behind the Scenes Experiences:

The Columbus Zoo has tons of unique tours and behind-the-scenes experiences to get up close with animals while learning more about different species. Get a behind-the-scenes Marina Sea Lion Tour, take a personalized after-hours Twilight Tour or even help bathe an Elephant in an Elephant Bath Experience. Click here to see a list of tours and experiences and how to book yours.