

Many of the animal exhibits have multiple viewing areas. The Columbus Zoo works to educate not only about the animals’ natural habitats but also their species in general. Be sure to check out all the conservation tips in each and every section. Talk to the docents and other Zoo employees and volunteers! They spend so much time around the animals and can give you great fun facts about the personalities of the animals.

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Free water (non-bottled) is available at permanent concession stands throughout the park, so there’s no excuse not to stay hydrated! The train is expected to re-open on June 19th. Tired kids or blistered feet? Hop on the North American Train to get a relaxing look at animals. There are some lovely, quiet places to take a lunch break near viewable areas, including African Safari, Elephants, and Gorillas. Bring your own lunch! The zoo has no problem with you bringing in your own food, just please leave the straws and coolers at home. Got that classic, gray, overcast Ohio sky? No problem! Animals are sometimes more active when it isn’t as hot, making the zoo experience more enjoyable for us and them. This year, your visits to the zoo will look a little different due to COVID-19, but the zoo will reopen on June 12 for members and June 15 for the general public with several big changes to make their visitors as safe as possible. There are so many ways to turn your trip to the zoo into a total breeze, and we’ve compiled a few of them here.

It’s an impressive place, in fact, it’s one of the best zoological facilities in the United States, but sometimes it can feel a little overwhelming. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium serves more than 2 million visitors each year.
