Columbus Zoo and Aquarium at Powell in Ohio, was chosen as the best zoo in the whole United States by United States Travel Guide. Credit of the zoo’s great reputation goes to the director Jack Hanna. The zoo houses more than 500 animals, of around 700 species. Columbus Zoo and Aquarium hosts 2.3million footfall a year. The zoo has its own 18-hole golf course inside the campus only.
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Columbus Zoo and Aquarium takes part in lot of wild life conservation programs. In last few years the zoo has raised a fund of $3.3million from different events for the conservation programs.
Columbus Zoo And Aquarium History
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium started its journey in 1905 in Clintonville. Due to some unknown reason it shut down 5months after its inauguration.
Then Columbus Zoo restarted as Columbus Zoological Gardens in 1927 in the city of Columbus. In the year1951 the Columbus city government took control of the zoo. In the year 1970 Zoological Park Association, Inc. was given the ownership of the zoo.
Columbus Zoo And Aquarium Direction
To get a detailed direction from north, south, east, and west to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium please log in to the official website of the zoo.
Columbus Zoo And Aquarium Exhibits
The exhibit section is classified into various segments. The exhibits are classified into those different segments according to their origin.
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• North America
Animals that are found in North America like bobcat, moose, etc. are housed in this slot.
• Pachyderms
Black rhino and other animals that are native of the pachyderms region are being housed in this slot.
• Polar Frontier
Animals that are native of the polar land like arctic fox, polar bear, etc. are exhibited in this slot.
• Shores
Yellow spotted river turtle, Jamaica boa, and other animals that are found near the shores are kept in this slot.
• Asian Quest
Animals that are found in the various Asian countries are housed in this slot, like silvery lutung, reeve’s pheasant, tufted deer, etc.
• Island of Southeast Asia
Lar gibbon, galah, and many other animals that are found in the Southeast Asia are housed in this area.
• African Forest
Madrill, bonobo, African grey parrot, and lot of other animals that are native of the African land are housed in this slot.
• Australia
Animals that origin in Australia like tiger quoll, fishing cat, North Island brown kiwi, and many more such, are exhibited in this slot.
Apart from the regular exhibits the most popular attractions of Columbus Zoo and Aquarium amongst the various species of the animal kingdom are
Birds
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium houses an amazing collection of birds from round the globe. A grand collection of bald eagles, Caribbean flamingo, trumpeter swan, and Humboldt penguin grace the bird house at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
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Mammals
Get aw stuck amidst nature’s variety of creation. The fierce and ferocious African lion, American bison, Amur tiger, the huge Asian tiger, black rhino, black bear, black trailed prairie dog, bobcat, grizzly bear, koala, cougar, leopard, Mexican wolf, Malayan sun bear, moose, okapi, North American river otter, Palla’s cat, pronghorn, Timber wolf, red kangaroo, west Indian manatee, wolverine, and western lowland gorilla constitute the mammal section of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
Amphibians
Panamanian golden frog and poison dart frog enhance the amphibian collection among various other creatures of the amphibian family.
Fish
Bonnethead shark, cow nose sting ray, and clownfish adorn the fishery collection among the various other species of the fish family at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
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Reptiles
American alligator, Gila monster, Burmese python, king cobra, timber rattle snake, and Komodo dragon embellish the marvelous collection of reptiles at the Columbus Zoo and Museum.
Columbus Zoo And Aquarium Educational Programs
Columbus Zoo And Aquarium authority offer many educational programs for the school kids, and even for family to enlighten people more about the animal kingdom.
General Programs
• Habitat is Home- Grades One and Two
• Amazing Adaptations- Grades Three – Five
• Ecosystem Encounters- Grades Six – Eight
• Zoo Careers- Grades Nine – Twelve
Seasonal Topics
• Arctic Expedition- Multi-ages
• Skulls & Bones- Multi-ages
• Frosty Friends- Multi-ages
Columbus Zoo And Aquarium Hours
January – 10am to 4 pm
February – 10am to 4pm
March – 10am to 5pm
April – 9am to 5pm
May – 9am to 5pm
June – 9am to 7pm
July – 9am to 7pm
August – 9am to 7pm
September – 10am to 5pm
October – 10am to 5pm
November 1st to 17th – 10am to 4pm
Starting May 28th Zoo hours are 9am to 7pm
Columbus Zoo And Aquarium is open 9am to 7pm till September 5
November 18th to 30th Wildlights Hours
• Sunday to Thursday 5pm to 9pm
• Friday and Saturday 5pm to 10pm
November 18th to 30th the zoo operates from 10am to 5pm
Columbus Zoo And aquarium Restaurants
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Grab a quick munch and sip during the tour of the zoo and aquarium at the restaurants and cafes in the zoo.
Entry Village
At the main entrance area lie the following eateries serving delicious delicacies.
• Village Coffee & Deli
• Funnel Cakes
• Plaza Snacks
• Plaza Ice Cream/Homemade Fudge
Zoo West Side
At the western side of the zoo are the following restaurants that treat the guests with yummy dishes on the platter.
• Congo River Market Food Court
• Flamingo Hideaway
• Specialty Carts
Zoo East Side
At the western zone of the zoo there are the following restaurants that leave the visitors licking the lips after eating.
• Lakeside Grill
• Donato’s Pizza at Prairie Outpost
• Polar Frontier Grille
• Specialty Carts
Columbus Zoo And Aquarium Rides
Let the kids ride the fun rides that take them for a tour around the zoo.
• Carousel
• North American Train
• Islands of Southeast Asia Boat Rides
• Grange Insurance Stings, Wings N’ Play Things Park
• Polar Playground
• Pony Ride
A whole day ride fare for all ride cost $8 for each person.
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Columbus Zoo And Aquarium Shops
• Zoo Marketplace
Get fabulous gift items, handicrafts, toys, apparels, books, and much more at the Zoo Marketplace.
• Jr. Zoo Keeper Gifts & Souvenirs
Grab the customized educational games, gift items, souvenirs, apparels, and many more fun stuff at the Jr. Zoo Keeper Gifts & Souvenirs.
• Polar Pete’s Gift Shop
The Polar Pete’s Gift Shop is an out and out gift shop. Grab the best pick and gift the dear one.
• Mermaid’s Purse at Manatee Coast
Get the perfect aquatic themed apparels and other merchandise and gift items at the Mermaid’s Purse at Manatee Coast
• Village Rentals & Provisions
Electric scooters, wheelchairs, single and double strollers are available on rent for touring the zoo at the Village Rentals & Provisions.
• “Zoovenir” Carts
“Zoovenir” Carts is a great place for the best budget gift items. Stop by and grab the deal.
Columbus Zoo And Aquarium Tickets
• Entrée for kids under 2 is free
• Entrée for kids aged between 2yrs and 9yrs is $9.00
• Entrée for visitors aged between 10yrs and 59yrs is $14.00
• Entrée for visitors aged above 60yrs is $10.00
Columbus Zoo And Aquarium Discount Coupons
In January and February Columbus Zoo And Aquarium offers a discount of 50% on entrance fee.
Columbus Zoo And Aquarium Wedding and Other Parties
Make the most special day even more special celebrating it amidst nature and its wild and untamed creation in the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. The banquette and catering service at the zoo provides the best service one can imagine. The wedding planners and party planners at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium understand value of the moments that are being organized to celebrate in the zoo and customize them according to the taste of each client.
For further details about hiring the banquette for weddings and other parties and get the rent rates please log in to the official website of the zoo.
Spend a perfect day off from the regular hazards of daily life amidst nature in its amazing and gorgeous creation of different species in the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Spend a great day, let the kids take a trip of the joyrides, learn more about the animal kingdom through the various educational programs along with practically seeing them in the zoo. Once tired of the entire day’s tour all around the zoo get some refreshment and grab some great food and beverages at the various restaurants all around the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. To get the accurate directions to the zoo from the nearest landmark of starting the drive, or free days, or adoption policies of the animals, or membership at the zoo, or further details of the animals that are housed in the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, or the foods that are available in the restaurants at the zoo, or the shops and their collection of commodities at the zoo, please log into the official website of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
Columbus Zoo And Aquarium Contacts
Address
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 4850 West Powell Road, Powell, Ohio 43065
P.O. Box 400
Toll free
800 – monkeys (666-5397)
Fax
614-645-3465
Email
info@columbuszoo.org
Website
www.columbuszoo.org
