In our complex, interconnected world, we can save wildlife and wild places by helping the people who live near them.
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium invests in work that forges bonds among humans, animals and the environment, finding creative solutions that benefit all. Our teams are seeing extraordinary results, based on rescue and protection, conservation science, restoring habitats, and community empowerment and education.
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Conservation projects and organizations supported by the Columbus Zoo in 25+ countries
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Emergency projects funded by the Columbus Zoo
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Scientific research projects the Columbus Zoo and The Wilds participated in focused on animal health, wellbeing, conservation, and habitat ecology
Our Impact
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium invests millions of dollars and countless hours to find real solutions to conservation challenges, and empowers the people who live near wildlife and wild places. Our teams are working every day and seeing extraordinary results.
This map is a reflection of some of our many projects represented around the world.
featured work
From saving manatees in Florida to celebrating the release of our 800th Zoo-raised hellbender to helping people living next to Bardia National Park, Nepal to coexist with tigers, the Columbus Zoo is committed to conservation locally and around the world. Explore and learn more about the projects we are proud to support.
Our Champions
Saving wildlife and wild places here at home and around the world is a big job, and we couldn’t do it without some big supporters.
Our Champions – AEP Ohio, G&J Pepsi, Kroger, and all our gracious sponsors – are the force behind our many success stories, from tiny beetles to massive rhinos. They help us make sure the dedicated heroes working every day to protect endangered animals and their homes have what they need to make a difference.
Stories
With more than 10,000 animals in our care, we have plenty of compelling stories to share that will inspire you, tug at your heartstrings and encourage you to learn more about the world around you.
Take Action
There are so many ways to help the Columbus Zoo achieve its mission of empowering people and saving wildlife. You can volunteer, adopt an animal, or make a donation.
Sustainability
Going green and taking care of the Earth is a responsibility we can do together by making simple choices to protect our precious planet and the animals who call it home.
