Welcoming over 2 million guests every year, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is located just north of Columbus, OH, and is home to over 10,000 animals representing over 600 species. For more than …
Welcoming over 2 million guests every year, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is located just north of Columbus, OH, and is home to over 10,000 animals representing over 600 species. For more than 95 years, the Zoo has evolved to become a cornerstone of the community and a destination inspiring the appreciation and conservation of many of the earth's most amazing animals.
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Feb 11, 2025
As older adults we enjoy the ability to roam and see things we hadn't had a chance to see when the zoo is packed. We took so many pictures all over the zoo. My wife and I booked an event with the Red…Full review by Sarah E
Feb 5, 2025
All the staff we interacted with were so friendly and eager to share knowledge about the animals in the exhibits! We learned so much about the zebra sharks, manatees, and gorillas! It was both incred…Full review by Elizabeth B
Feb 3, 2025
It was good besides the girl asking for my ID at the entrance (which I stayed by there to see if she asked anyone else for their ID and she didn't which was very nice I guess.)Full review by Alex M
Hi - how do you get to go behind the scenes? Also, what time to I need to get there to rent a scooter or electric transporter?
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If you go on website for zoo click on plan your visit then click on tours and experiences and there will be a list to choose from. Highly recommend! I don’t know about scooters. I think …
If you go on website for zoo click on plan your visit then click on tours and experiences and there will be a list to choose from. Highly recommend! I don’t know about scooters. I think they are available for rent at front of zoo but I don’t know if they sell out or have plenty of them
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