sea lion adventure cove columbus zoo

Adventure Cove offers a unique opportunity for guests wanting an up-close experience with animals from all over the world!

  • Animal Encounters Village features an immersive village with colorful themes and relaxing walkways...you'll never know what animal you may see along the way!
  • Sea lions and seals love their Pacific Northwest-inspired harbor habitat at Adventure Cove! Watch them from our viewing deck or from our underwater tunnel, where they'll zip by you as they cruise and play.

Here are a few that may be out-and-about during your time at the Zoo.

Adventure Cove Sign

Area Features


 

Add an Animal Experience to your trip to Adventure Cove!

Learn about the feathered and furry creatures that call Adventure Cove home.

Dive into Adventure

Meet a California sea lion!

Sea Lion Training Tales

Touch a stingray!

Head to Stingray Bay

Harbor seal
Sea Lions and Seals
Our newest region, Adventure Cove, is home to a variety of diverse species, including California sea lions and harbor seals.
Prehensile-tailed porcupine
Jack Hanna's Animal Encounters Village
Go on an adventure through a one-of-a-kind indoor-outdoor animal habitat! This highly enriched and ever-changing environment is designed to connect people and wildlife.
Stingray
Stingray Bay
Warm up during a visit to Stingray Bay, where you can enjoy a memorable experience by touching a stingray!