Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Tickets

Adventure Cove is the newest of Columbus Zoo and Aquarium exhibits that is themed like the rocky coast of Pacific Northwest for the sea lions and seals. It also features 50 different species of animals at Jack Hanna’s Animal Encounters Village and numerous stingrays at The Stingray Bay.

Explore Asia’s diverse habitats from the mighty Himalayas to the cold Amur River Valley and witness a plethora of endangered animals at the Asia Quest Zone. You can see Asian elephants, red pandas, Amur tigers, pythons, sloth bears and pheasants at the aviary with your Columbus Zoo and Aquarium tickets.

Embark on a journey through the lush forests of Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia at the Australia and the Islands zone. You can go on a thrilling Dinosaur Island Boat ride and encounter kangaroos, koalas, gibbons and orangutans on the way. You can also see colourful lorikeets at the Lorikeet Garden.

The Congo Expedition is one of the exciting Columbus Zoo and Aquarium exhibits that is themed like the African forest and houses animals like leopards, gorillas, bonobos, and the okapi. It also has several family-friendly attractions like The Congo Station and Wings ‘n Playthings Park with fun activities for kids and adults.

The largest region of Columbus Zoo, Heart of Africa is designed like the Mudiwa Village and Ajabu National Park and houses animals that call Africa their home. It offers unique experiences like giraffe feeding, camel riding, and cheetah run. You can walk through African savannas and see zebras, wildebeests and gazelles.

Enjoy a close contact with the wildlife native to the Arctic region like Alaskan brown bears, polar bears, bald eagles and wolves at North America exhibit. The zone features My House in Habitat Hollow exhibit where you can see animal habitats like swamps, forests and deserts and also play with farm animals.

Discover and learn about the marine empire at the Shores and Aquarium exhibit where you can see several underwater species. You can spot manatees, penguins, Caribbean flamingo and play with a sea star at the touch pool. Visit the Reptile House and witness different reptiles like Aldabra giant tortoise and rattlesnakes.

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium tickets include access to many fun rides and attractions in each exhibit zone. Some of the rides in the park are Grand Carousel, Camel Encounter, Polar Playground, North American Train and Shores Play Park.

African Gray Parrot is the largest African parrot with a gray body, red tail, black bill and a yellow eye. Native to West and Central Africa, it is an endangered species whose population is decreasing due to habitat loss. African Grays are social and intelligent birds and feed on seeds, maize and nuts.

Encounter the majestic African Lions at the Heart of Africa zone in Columbus Zoo with the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium tickets. African lions are residents of grasslands, deserts, savannas and dry forests in Africa. They feed on hoof stock and swine in the jungles and are fed raw meat and bones at the zoo.

American Alligators, commonly found in freshwater swamps, marshes, rivers and small bodies of water, are temperate species. They are fostered in the Shores zone of Columbus Zoo and are fed fish, rats and mice. These animals are 150 million years old and are still protected to avoid extinction.

Bonobos, the smallest species of the great apes, are found in the Congo Expedition region of the Columbus Zoo. They feature slender bodies, rounded heads with long dark hair, white tail tufts and pink lips. They are herbivores and feed on fruits, vegetables, rice, oatmeal, honey and plants.

Widely found in low-lying forests, the Bornean Orangutans are omnivorous mammals that rely on dense jungles. They are found in the Australia and the Islands zone at the zoo and are fed fruits, vegetables and insects. The orangutans are critically endangered species due to the destruction of tropical forests.

Witness the California Sea Lions at the Adventure Cove zone with your Columbus Zoo and Aquarium tickets. They are inhabitants of sandy beaches and mainland shorelines of Vancouver Island, British Columbia and Baja California. They are carnivores and feed on fishes, squids, octopuses and anchovy, salmon and lamprey.

Manatees are aquatic, warm-blooded and herbivorous mammals that are found in rivers, estuaries and canals in Florida. They are nurtured in the Shores exhibit of Columbus Zoo where they are fed lettuce, carrots, apples, bananas and cabbage. They live in brackish or fresh waters and can process different salinity in their kidneys.

Zebra Shark or Leopard Shark is a type of carpet shark that feeds primarily on small fish and invertebrates. It dwells in the w tropical areas of the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean and is found close to coral reefs. It is classified as an endangered species due to deliberate capture.

Amur Tigers are inhabitants of climatic zones that have extremely cold temperatures and hence have thick layers of fur. They are commonly found in the oak and pine forests along the Amur River in Asia. The species is classified to be endangered owing to poaching and habitat loss due to logging.