Is the Columbus Zoo open all year?

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is open every day of the year with the exception of Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. (Starting Aug. 16, Zoo hours are 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mondays – Fridays and 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

How long does it take to go through Columbus Zoo?

Six hours for two adults walking from exhibit to exhibit without doing extras like the dinosaur exhibit or stopping multiple times with kids. That includes watching the cheetahs race, which we got there early for. over a year ago. You could spend a whole day at the Columbus Zoo.

Does Columbus Zoo membership include wildlights?

Wildlights is included with Zoo admission. Regular admission rates apply to all guests, and admission is free for Columbus Zoo and Aquarium members.

When did Columbus Zoo open?

1927
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium/Opened

Can you bring backpacks to the Columbus zoo?

Bag and Cooler Policy Guests are welcome to bring bags up to 22” long x 10” wide x 12” high, and coolers (hard and soft) up to 14” x 14.” Bags, suitcases and coolers on wheels are prohibited.

Is the Columbus zoo free on Mondays?

Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays Franklin County residents receive half price admission to the Zoo. *Zoo Guests will be asked to provide a valid driver’s license, state-issued ID or a current utility bill to receive the Franklin County Days discount.

Does Kroger sell Zoo tickets?

An Official Ticket Outlet. Kroger continues to support the Zoo’s public awareness efforts by serving as an official park ticket outlet, offering discounted Zoo and Zoombezi Bay tickets and memberships at their 125 stores across central Ohio.

Is Columbus Zoo the biggest zoo?

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is the largest zoo in the United States. This massive zoo is home to over 7,000 animals of 800 different species, making it the zoo experience of a lifetime! It also offers summer camps for children and programs for visitors of all ages to learn about the animals in the zoo.

When do the wild lights at the Columbus Zoo open?

Columbus Zoo Christmas Lights Wildlights Hours Sunday-Thursday: 5:00PM-9:00PM Friday-Saturday: 5:00PM-10:00PM Zoo opens daily at 10 am, and you can stay for Wildlights for as long as you like after visiting the animals.

What are the hours at the Columbus Zoo?

(Starting Aug. 16, Zoo hours are 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mondays – Fridays and 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.) * Please note that hours are subject to change.

When is Dive Into Adventure at Columbus Zoo?

• The Dive Into Adventure experience at the Lighthouse Theater will feature potentially loud sounds, both from incorporated sound effects and naturally occurring noises from our animals and are unable to be modified. Show times are at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m.

When is the movie at the Columbus Zoo?

Whether you’re floating along in the Wave Pool or enjoying the film from the comfort of a chaise lounge chair along the shore, this year’s line-up is sure to make a splash! Movie begins at 8:00 p.m. nightly. Subtitle available upon request. Guests will be asked to communicate the need to our Guest Relations team no later than 7:00 p.m. each Friday.