Holiday Gift Guide

 'Tis the season of joy and giving, and what better way to celebrate than by finding the perfect holiday gifts for your loved ones!

Whether you're searching for a thoughtful present for a wildlife enthusiast or a delightful stocking stuffer that will bring smiles to all ages, our curated selection of gift ideas has you covered.

Make this holiday season unforgettable for your friends and family! Scroll down for gift ideas from: 

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium The Wilds 

Zoombezi Bay Safari Golf Club

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Give the Gift of Columbus Zoo Adventures!

Memberships are the gift that keeps on giving!

Memberships

Fair trade items, apparel, toys, jewelry, art and so much more! Visit the Zoo's Marketplaces during your next visit. 

Marketplace Info

Zoo tickets can be given as gifts to use at any point in 2024 or 2025!

Gift Tickets

Watch their jaw drop when they receive a once-in-a-lifetime Zoo opportunity, like bathing an elephant!

Tours and Experiences

Symbolically ADOPT an animal...your loved one will receive an adorable plush toy as well as recognition for supporting animal care!

ADOPT

What's better than a gifted customized video from our animals and keepers? Not much. 

Personalized Video Message

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Donate to the Zoo Fund in Your Loved One's Honor!

The Zoo Fund is the driving force behind our animal husbandry, educational experiences, and global conservation work.

This fund exists to ensure the sustainable co-existence of people and wildlife. Gifts from people like you is what fills the gap between our earned revenue and the costs of providing exceptional support for the animals, our Animal Care team and our guests.

Donate to the Zoo Fund as a Gift

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The Wilds: The perfect Ohio road trip idea!

Give the gift of a jaw dropping tour of The Wilds...perfect for families, couples, and groups!

Tours and Safaris

Gift cards can be used towards our thrilling tours, cozy lodging, and bonus experiences like horseback riding and ziplining. 

Gift Cards

The Wilds is open all year long! Memberships provide discounts that your loved one can enjoy during every visit. 

Memberships

Our online store has a rhino-size selection of items that you can ship directly to your loved one. 

Visit Online Store

 

Ostrich plush

It's not just THE most adorable gift ever...

This gift also helps protected and endangered species at The Wilds. 

  • 100% of your adoption donation will fund food and enrichment purchases for your favorite animal.
  • To show our gratitude, all adoptions come with a photo of the adopted animal, a personalized certificate, and a fact sheet.
  • Donors of $100 or more are listed on our Adopt Donor Recognition page.
  • Symbolically adopting for a friend or loved one is the perfect gift for holidays, birthdays and anniversaries. Make Adopt-an-Animal an annual tradition for your family!

Give a Symbolic Adoption as a Gift!

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Donate to The Wilds Fund in Your Loved One's Honor!

As a non-profit, The Wilds relies on ticket sales, overnight bookings, memberships, and donations to help bridge the gap of our mission-driven operations. 

Your considerate gift supports amazing projects both big and small. With your gift, you are positively impacting the health and happiness of not only our animal family, but our community as a whole! You support our greatest needs: top quality animal care, life-changing conservation projects, educational programming, and the enrichment of our community. 

Donate to The Wilds as a Gift

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Why purchase a Zoombezi Bay Season Pass as a gift for your loved one?

  • They deserve a mini-getaway in 2025, right here in Central Ohio.
  • They love floating the day away in a relaxing lazy river.
  • They're totally down for an adrenaline-rush on our slides and rides.
  • They love saving money! Season passes lets them visit Zoombezi Bay unlimited times throughout the year and includes perks like free parking, discounts on summer swag, and more.
  • Hint: They'll be the first guests to experience the thrills of a BRAND NEW attraction in 2025!

Purchase a Zoombezi Bay Season Pass

 

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Safari Golf Club = Fun and Relaxation + Conservation

Need the perfect present for the golfer in your life?  SWING by Safari Golf Club to pick up cool items for them (or yourself!).  The Pro Shop is open Monday thru Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

  • Pro Shop sales are going on now, with items 20-40% off in the store!  Gear up for your next Safari Golf outing with items from Adidas, Callaway, Ping, TaylorMade, Titleist, and more.  Our team will even help with custom fittings!
  • Safari Golf offers personalized golf instruction. Purchase gift cards in the Pro Shop, and give the gift of a better golf game!

Safari Golf Club is located across the street from the main entrances to the Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay. 

4853 West Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Learn More about Safari Golf Club

 

 


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