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Preparing For Your Trip to view the eclipse at the Columbus Zoo
We're excited to share in this momentous event with you at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium!
The Zoo is in the solar eclipse path of totality, and, with the expectation of high guest attendance and heavier-than-normal road traffic around the area, we wanted to share what we're proactively planning to help ensure our guests remain safe while having a great time.
| Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Hours |
| 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
What the Columbus Zoo is Doing to Optimize Safety and Guest Experience
- There will be extra security personnel both in the Zoo and in the parking lot.
- There will be extra Zoo EMS personnel on-site to tend to medical needs. If you need medical attention while at the Zoo, alert any team member and they will contact EMS for you.
- We'll be placing port-a-potties and extra trash cans in the parking lot.
- There will be traffic control at the Zoo's south parking lot exit near Zoombezi Bay.
- Extra volunteers and staff will be at the Zoo to answer guest questions and to guide guests to great viewing areas.
- There will be plenty of food and beverage options within the Zoo.
Read more about what to bring to the Zoo!
What to Bring and Wear to the Zoo View all Zoo Policies
What We Ask of Columbus Zoo Guests
- Delaware County is expecting heavier-than-normal road traffic, and public service personnel will be working hard to ensure our safety countywide. Do not park or stop on the roads that lead to the Zoo.
- Once in the Zoo parking lot, follow signs and entrance routes to a parking spot.
- The Zoo will be fully open. However, we ask guests to avoid any areas that appear blocked off by cones, signs, construction, etc.
- The Zoo will be open until 5:00 p.m., and you are welcome to stay after the eclipse concludes at approximately 3:15 p.m.
- Bring snacks, water, medication, your phone charger, and anything you may need for the drive to your destination once you leave the Zoo. The county is expecting heavy road traffic after the eclipse concludes, and our parking lot will be busy as well. Remember, extra security personnel will be in the lot, and we ask you to follow exit signs and lanes.
- First responders and dispatchers will be very busy on this day. Please do not call 911 for road traffic complaints unless there is an emergency.
Information to Prepare for Your Visit
Please check the Zoo's website and social media accounts for the most up-to-date information on the day of your visit. Direct messages on social media will not be regularly monitored.
Delaware County's Eclipse Page ODOT Eclipse Traffic Forecasting Map OHGO Traffic Updates
