Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Common questions about Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

• Where is Columbus Zoo and Aquarium?

  Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is at 4850 W Powell Rd, Powell, OH 43065, Ohio. It sits along I-71, which makes it a natural stop on a Florida-bound family road trip.

• What are the hours at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium?

  Typical hours: 9am–5pm (seasonal). Hours can shift seasonally and on holidays — always confirm on the official site before you plan your visit.

• What's Columbus Zoo and Aquarium like to visit on a family road trip?

  Jack Hanna made this zoo famous and it delivers. The Heart of Africa exhibit lets you feed giraffes from a platform, the aquarium has sharks, and the manatee exhibit is one of only a handful in the country. About twenty minutes off I-71 north of Columbus. If you've got kids under ten and half a day to spare, this is one of the best zoos in the country. The waterpark in summer is a bonus. Your kids will be exhausted by 4pm. Mission accomplished.

• Is Columbus Zoo and Aquarium family-friendly?

  Yes — Columbus Zoo and Aquarium earns a 5/5 family-friendly rating in our database.

• How long should families plan to stay at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium?

  Most families spend an hour or two at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, depending on kid stamina and weather.