8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Daily
Come celebrate the beginning of a new day at the Columbus Zoo on June 9 and June 10!
This is an exclusive opportunity for Zoo members to enter the park one hour early and experience first-hand how we start our day at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Gates open at 8 a.m. for all Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and Gold Members.
- Sustainable Zoo themed giveaways (while supplies last)
- Games and prizes (while supplies last)
- Character ambassador meet and greets
- Early access to the North American Train and Carousel*
- $3.00 off ZooMore wristbands
- Early access to Columbus Zoo Marketplace and Uncharted Waters
*Additional fee. Included with Gold memberships.
Select habitats open early, including:
| LOCATION | TIME | ACTIVITY |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Encounters Village | Varies | Capybara Walk |
| 8am | Outdoor habitats open | |
| Adventure Cove | 8am | Seals and sea lions in habitat |
| 8:30am | Enrichment session at pinniped window | |
| Heart of Africa | 8am | Donkey, ostrich, cheetah, and guinea fowl in habitat |
| 8am | Enrichment with lions and vervet monkeys | |
| 8am - 8:45am | Animals in Watering Hole | |
| 8:30am - 8:45am | Animals in savanna | |
| Asia Quest | 8am | Red pandas, markhor, and aviary birds in habitat |
| Shores | 8am | Flamingo, alligator, and manatees in habitat, Discovery Reef and Reptile Building open |
This list is subject to change.
