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.

Reindeer

Columbus Zoo front gate

 

leading the way

For more than 95 years, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium 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.

Accredited by:

  • Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)
  • Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums (AMMPA)
  • International Marine Animal Trainers’ Association (IMATA)
  • Zoological Association of America (ZAA)

Certified by: 

  • American Humane

Member of:

  • World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA)

guests with giraffe and zoo team member

 

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We strive to make a lasting impact on animal conservation and wellbeing both locally and globally. 

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Our History

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has connected people to amazing wildlife from around the world since our founding in 1927.

From the celebrated birth of Colo the gorilla to the emergence of "Jungle" Jack Hanna on the national stage, our history is built on defining moments.

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Columbus Zoo entrance