If you are a group of adults, you can walk past all animal exhibits and experiences in two hours. If you step into a restaurant in the zoo for lunch, you need one more hour. If possible, choose a weekday for your visit to avoid crowds and queues.Ĭheck out all kid-friendly activities in Columbus CityĬolumbus Zoo and Aquarium is spread over a large area and has animal exhibits, experiences, shows, and rides.įamilies with kids tend to take at least four hours to explore the zoo. Weekends and public holidays see a higher crowd turnout than weekdays. The best time to visit Columbus Zoo is as soon as they open.Įarly in the day, animals are more active, and lines at animal exhibits are smaller.Īs the day gets hotter, especially in summers, the animals may recede to shaded areas. The Columbus Zoo hours are as follows: Months If you plan to drive to the zoo, it is best to fire up your Google Map and follow the directions.ĭuring the peak season of April to September, Columbus Zoo opens at 9 am, and the rest of the year, it begins at 10 am.įrom June to August, the zoo closes at 7 pm to accommodate the summer holiday crowd, and the rest of the year, it closes early at 5 pm. Its address is 4850 West Powell Road, Powell, Ohio 43065. The zoo lies along the eastern banks of the O’Shaughnessy Reservoir on the Scioto River, at the intersection of Riverside Drive and Powell Road. Please click here for more information about COTA's Zoo Bus.Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is close to Powell in Liberty Township, Delaware County.
Under “Daily Tickets,” click the button that says “Bus Registration.” After your registration is confirmed, please be sure to follow the instructions on how to redeem the voucher at the Zoo’s ticket window.ĬOTA's Zoo Bus service is supported by the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. To register, go to the "Make Your Reservation" button below and click on the orange “Tickets” tab. When COTA Zoo Bus customers make a reservation, they can receive a voucher for $3 Zoo admission, per person. and Nottingham Rd.) before it arrives at the Statehouse & High. and Nottingham Rd.) and Dublin Park & Ride before it gets to the Zoo.ĬOTA's Zoo Bus leaves from the Zoo at 8:59 AM, 10:29 AM, 3:45 PM, 5:15 PM and 7:15 PM, making stops at Dublin Park & Ride and Griggs Dam Park & Ride (Riverside Dr. Front Street Griggs Dam Park & Ride (Riverside Dr. Service: Fridays, Saturdays, and SundaysĬOTA's Zoo Bus leaves from the Statehouse at 8:14 AM, 9:44 AM, 2:45 PM, 4:30 PM, and 6 PM, making stops at High & Broad W.
The number of days per week that the Zoo Bus operates depends upon the time of year: The Zoo Bus is back for 2022! Enjoy a clean, safe ride and $3 admission to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium or $10 off admission to Zoombezi Bay when you ride the Zoo Bus. Take COTA's Zoo Bus to enjoy discounted admission and a safe, convenient trip.
If you have any questions during your visit please feel free to ask any team member. Please see the water park policies page for more information about Zoombezi Bay's food policy and bag and cooler policy. To help us ensure guest safety, all guests are encouraged to "see something, say something" by contacting a Zoombezi Bay staff member with any safety or security concerns.Īn ATM is available just inside the front gate of Zoombezi Bay, next to Sea Star Sundries.Īll bags are subject to search as you enter Zoombezi Bay. The Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay are not responsible for lost or stolen items. Lockers may be rented to store valuables. We recommend that guests do not leave anything of value visible in parked cars or unattended within the park. Be sure to bring your own towel or purchase one in Zoombezi Bay's Sea Star Sundries. Inner tubes are complimentary and can be found at the entrance to attractions. We recommend that guests wear sunscreen during their visit. Zippers, buttons or other metal adornments may cause injury to guests. For safety reasons, guests are not permitted to wear t-shirts or jeans on any attraction. We ask that guests wear traditional swimwear at Zoombezi Bay. Guests are required to wear proper attire (shirts and shoes) until they enter the Zoombezi Bay gates. Your admission to Zoombezi Bay also includes entry into the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on the day of your visit.Īll children should check in regularly with their parent or guardian, so we encourage families to have plans in place prior to arrival. Let's take care of each other!įor a detailed listing of our water park polices, visit our Water Park Policies page. PLEASE NOTE: Per CDC guidance, we strongly encourage everyone to wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status.