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The Columbus Zoo is the one zoo that regularly tops national rankings — 580 acres holding 10,000+ animals across themed regions: Heart of Africa's savanna with giraffe feedings, Polar Frontier's underwater bear viewing, the Shores' manatee aquarium, and Asia Quest's tigers. The adjacent Zoombezi Bay water park bundles for summer combo days.

4850 W Powell Rd, Powell, OH 43065 The top-ranked US zoo — gorilla habitat, polar bears and the water park combo.

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Plan your visit

Suggested time

4–6 hours

Best time

Morning for active animals; shoulder season for thin crowds

Official website

www.columbuszoo.org ↗

Must-see spots

Heart of Africa
Giraffe feeding
Polar bear underwater view
Manatee aquarium

Suggested itinerary · Zoo day

Know before you go

Heart of Africa — hand-feed giraffes across the savanna overlook.
Polar Frontier's underwater viewing puts swimming bears at eye level.
The manatee aquarium in the Shores region is a rare sight inland.

Tips for group trips

Group rates at 15+ with advance purchase — combo tickets add Zoombezi Bay.
Coach parking in the dedicated bus lot at the main entrance.
Heart of Africa's giraffe feeding and the polar bear underwater view are the anchors.

Frequently asked questions

Admission?

About $30 adult gate price — online and group rates (15+) lower.

In Columbus?

Powell, 20 minutes north — coach parking at the entrance lot.

Time needed?

Half a day minimum; a full day with the water park.

Recommended Vehicles

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Bus Companies in Columbus, OH

1ST Advanced Ems LLC

A Black Tie Event Limousine

Blackhawk Charters LLC

Center For Disability Services

Cgi Transport INC

Critical Care Transport INC

The Ride Columbus

Urban Express Charter

Xtreme Limo LLC

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