Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium - 580 Acres in Powell

580-acre zoo and aquarium in Powell, just north of Columbus. The zoo houses 10,000+ animals across regional habitats (Asia Quest, Australia and the Islands, Heart of Africa, North America) and operates the affiliated Wilds conservation site in southeastern Ohio.

Programs for Kids

Year-round education programming. Programs include:
- Summer day camps for ages 3 through rising 7th graders
- Winter break day camps (grades K-5)
- Preschool classes
- Overnight experiences
- Scholarships for many programs

What's Included

• Animal collection across regional habitats
• Aquarium exhibits in same campus
• Education staff with wildlife training
• Camps grouped by age band

Experience

Columbus families use the zoo for weekend visits and break-week camps. The Powell location is north of Columbus on Riverside Drive and reachable from Dublin, Worthington, and the I-270 corridor.