Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is an attraction in Powell, OH, part of the Columbus & Central Ohio guide. Cost: $25 to $50. Open every day of the year except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

4850 W Powell Rd · Powell, OH

Why you should go…

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium opened in 1927 near Powell, north of Columbus, and holds animals from over 800 species. The grounds are split into eight regions, among them Heart of Africa, Asia Quest, Congo Expedition, North America Trek and Shores & Aquarium. At Polar Frontier you watch polar bears in a 167,000-gallon pool. You can also ride a restored 1914 Mangels-Illions carousel. Parking is charged separately, and the zoo is cashless.

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