9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is proud to collect handheld electronics to benefit Gorillas on the Line!
This annual electronics recycling campaign, sponsored by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' Gorilla SAFE Program, has recycled more than 77,855 donated devices and raised $49,234 for gorilla conservation!
Accepted items that you can donate include:
- Cell phones and smartphones
- iPods, iPads or other tablets
- Apple and Android watches
- GPS units
- MP3 players
- E-readers
- Digital cameras
- Handheld gaming systems
Please note that laptops cannot be accepted.
The above is subject to change without notice.
If you are visiting the Zoo this day, you can drop off your items at the recycling tent just inside the gate.
Even if you do not plan on visiting the Zoo this day, you can still participate in the recycling drive!
Upon arrival, let the parking booth attendant know that you are participating in the recycling drive and you will be able to enter the parking lot at no charge. Once in the parking lot, drop off items at the will-call window.
So, how does recycling electronic devices help support gorilla conservation?
Smartphones and other electronic devices contain coltan, a mineral compound used to power small electronics. Mining for coltan can contribute to gorilla habitat destruction as well as to military and economic conflict. Recycling small electronic devices reduces the demand for coltan, keeps potentially harmful materials out of our landfills, and raises money for gorilla conservation.
