Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Location:
9990 Riverside Dr.
Powell, OH map
(614)645-3550
Directions:
From east of Columbus: Take Interstate 70 West to 270 North. Follow 270 North to Sawmill Road (Exit 20) and go North (or right) on Sawmill Road. Sawmill Road will become Sawmill Parkway. Continue on Sawmill Parkway until you reach Powell Road/SR 750. Turn left onto Powell Road/SR 750. The Zoo entrance is approximately 1 mile on the right.
From west of Columbus: Take Interstate 70 East to 270 North. Follow 270 North to Sawmill Road (Exit 20) and go North (or left) on Sawmill Road. Sawmill Road will become Sawmill Parkway. Continue on Sawmill Parkway until you reach Powell Road/SR 750. Turn left onto Powell Road/SR 750. The Zoo entrance is approximately 1 mile on the right.
From south of Columbus: Take Interstate 71 North to 270 West. Follow 270 West to Sawmill Road (Exit 20) and go North (or left) on Sawmill Road. Sawmill Road will become Sawmill Parkway. Continue on Sawmill Parkway until you reach Powell Road/SR 750. Turn left onto Powell Road/SR 750. The Zoo entrance is approximately 1 mile on the right.
From north of Columbus: Take Interstate 71 South to 270 West. Follow 270 West to Sawmill Road (Exit 20) and go North (or right) on Sawmill Road. Sawmill Road will become Sawmill Parkway. Continue on Sawmill Parkway until you reach Powell Road/SR 750. Turn left onto Powell Road/SR 750. The Zoo entrance is approximately 1 mile on the right.
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Description:
Watch sharks and electric colored fish swim in their 100,000 gallon saltwater tank they call home. Touch a starfish and explore the world of reptiles. Note: Aquarium and Zoo are together.
Price:
Franklin County Under 3: Free
Franklin County Ages 3-9: $9.99
Franklin County Ages 10-59: $14.99
Franklin County Ages 60+: $9.99
*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 pricing.
Outside of Franklin County Under 3: Free
Outside of Franklin County Ages 3-9: $14.99
Outside of Franklin County Ages 10-59: $19.99
Outside of Franklin County Ages 60+: $14.99
Parking $10.00 per car
Hours:
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is open every day of the year with the exception of Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Hours by month are as follows:
January & February - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
March - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
April - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
May 1-26 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
May 27 - September 4 - 9:00 am to 7 pm
September 5 & October - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm*
November - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
November 22-30 - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm*
December - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm*
*The Columbus Zoo has extended hours during Boo at the Zoo and Wildlights (the Zoo's seasonal light display) check website for details.
The Zoo is closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve (for Wildlights) and Christmas Day.
Plan Your Trip:
Go behind the scenes and learn about Zebra Shark Training!
If you need a place to stay check out one of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium partner hotels: Holiday Inn - Worthington, Cloverleaf Residence Suites, Cambria Suites, Holiday Inn Express Dublin or the Hampton Inn Dublin.