If you thought that we were done getting new coaster announcements for 2021, think again. The Columbus Zoo announced today in their member magazine that they would be adding Tidal Twist, a Spinning Roller Coaster from Zamperla, to the zoo...
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What You’ll See at the Columbus Zoo Wildlights 2020
One of Central Ohio’s most cherished holiday traditions is back for its 32nd season: Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, efficiently powered by AEP Ohio, opens to the general public on Friday, November 20 and will run through Sunday,...
Continue reading...Adventure Cove Opens at the Columbus Zoo
On Friday July 10, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium officially opened Adventure Cove, their newest region and biggest project since Heart of Africa debuted in 2014. Mirroring the coastal wharf of San Francisco’s Pier 39— with vibrant salt-worn storefronts and...
Continue reading...Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo Return for 2019 Holiday Season
It’s beginning to look a lot like Wildlights season at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium! One of Central Ohio’s most cherished holiday traditions, Wildlights, efficiently powered by AEP Ohio, opens to the general public this week on Friday, Nov. 15,...
Continue reading...Dinosaur Island Returns to the Columbus Zoo with New Dinosaurs
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is gearing up for even more summer fun with the addition of new rides and attractions. This May, guests will be able to enjoy a journey back in time on the Dinosaur Island boat ride...
Continue reading...Five New Things You’ll See at the Columbus Zoo in 2019
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Powell, Ohio is kicking off summer 2019 with some exciting new additions. One of the best zoos in the country is constantly growing and improving. Here’s a quick roundup of some of the enhancements...
Continue reading...Columbus Zoo Adventure Cove Construction Update
Last June we uncovered future expansion plans for the Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay water park. The weather was warm enough this past weekend that we were able to take a trip back to the zoo to check up on...
Continue reading...Zoombezi Bay Future Attraction Survey and New Exhibit Coming to the Columbus Zoo
Zoombezi Bay, the 22.7 acre water park owned by the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium near Powell, Ohio just north of Columbus, has recently sent out surveys to zoo members asking for opinions on several proposed future attractions. I was able...
Continue reading...See the Incredible 2016 Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo
Last Thursday night (11/17) we got a preview of Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo and this year it’s bigger and better than ever, with new attractions and traditional favorites. “Wildlights is a fantastic time to visit the Zoo because you get...
Continue reading...Soundsurfer and more fun debut at Zoombezi Bay and the Columbus Zoo
On May 21, Zoombezi Bay became the first water park in America to feature an outdoor slide with built-in light shows and a personalized sound system when it unveiled the SoundSurfer. Dubbed “The King of Beats,” the SoundSurfer is a modified version...
Continue reading...Columbus Zoo adding 4D Theater and Interactive Park for 2016
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium continues to add to its impressive lineup of non-animal attractions with the addition of a 4D theater to open in 2016. If you count Jungle Jack’s Landing, which is free to enter with zoo admission...
Continue reading...Pirate Island Boat Ride at the Columbus Zoo
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is one of the best themed zoos in the country. That’s why a record breaking 2.47 million people visited in 2014. Attendance was driven upwards by the new Heart of Africa section that opened last...
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