Zoos and Aquariums in Ohio

Who hasn't been awed by the site of a lumbering elephant or shivered while watching a long gliding shark? The world's forests, jungles, and oceans are filled with fascinating creatures. Whether you are a curious adult or an enthusiastic child, viewing these animals never gets old. So, let UpTake help you find the best zoo or aquarium to visit on your trip in Ohio and spend a day marveling at interesting wildlife.

Top Locations for Zoos and Aquariums in Ohio

Best Regions
  1. Cuyahoga Valley

Best Results for Ohio Zoos and Aquariums

ALagoon Deer Park

  • 1502 Martins Point Rd.
    Sandusky, Ohio 44870
  • +1 419 684 5701
  • Overview As you stroll through the park you will be greeted by animals of all nations. more on Lagoondeerpark.com/

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Lagoon Deer Park
1502 Martins Point Rd.
Sandusky, Ohio 44870

BCleveland Metroparks Zoo

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
  • 3900 Wildlife Way
    Cleveland, OH44109
  • +1 216 661 6500
4.5
33+ reviews, 3 sources
  • Highlights: concessions-food available, gift shop… more
  • my husband and i enjoy zoos and we are trying to visit as many as possible and give them reviews. This one got a 3 out of 4 stars. The zoo had a lot of exhibits, and a lot of primates which are our favs. The zoo is layed out in groups of animals and then you have to walk to get to each group. Som... more on TripAdvisor
  • I had high hopes for the Sting Rays and Sharks exhibit at the Zoo, thinking it might compare to SeaWorld's former stingray pool, but it isn't nearly as good. If you're going to the zoo anyway, it's definitely worth waiting in line for, but I don't think it's worth a whole trip. The line can be pr... more on GoCityKids.com

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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
3900 Wildlife Way
Cleveland, OH44109

CCincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
  • 3400 Vine Street
    Cincinnati, OH45220
  • +1 513 281 4700
4.5
60+ reviews, 4 sources
  • Highlights: concessions-food available, gift shop… more
  • Great exhibits, healthy-looking animals, very nice and clean enclosures (as compared with the DC zoo where I feel badly for the animals). The gorillas are a fun place to spend ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • I recently took a trip to the Cincy zoo and was having a great time with my family when we got extremely thirsty and went to find something to drink only to find out that all the drink places close at 3:45. If it was posted and we knew this we would have made prior arrrangements. It was a very ho... more on TripAdvisor

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Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
3400 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH45220

DColumbus Zoo and Aquarium

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
  • 9990 Riverside Drive
    Powell,OH,43065
  • 6146453550
4.5
3+ reviews, 2 sources
  • Highlights: gift shop, picnic tables, restrooms, … more
  • It is my favorite zoo to visit. The animals are well taken care of and the atmosphere is friendly. Make sure to check ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • HI, you can find many of my zoo reviews posted around. I like to be honest about the many zoos I've been to, so you the public, can experience the best zoos have to offer. I enjoy zoos, and the Columbus zoo is very unique. The manatee exibit, and other aqaurium exhibits are very nice, but lack va... more on TripAdvisor

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Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
9990 Riverside Drive
Powell,OH,43065

EToledo Zoological Gardens

Toledo Zoological Gardens
  • 2 Hippo Way
    Toledo,OH,43601
  • 4193855721
5.0
16+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Highlights: gift shop more
  • The Toledo Zoo has always been a favorite of our family, and it just keeps getting better and better. Recently, the entrance was completely upgraded and revised to make it easier and safer. Previously, ... more on Epinions.com
  • The Toledo Zoo is pretty nice, but I can't help but expect more from a Zoo in such a large city as ours. I have been to the Cincinnati Zoo, the Indianapolis Zoo, and the Cleveland Zoo. ... more on Epinions.com

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Toledo Zoological Gardens
2 Hippo Way
Toledo,OH,43601

FAkron Zoological Park

Akron Zoological Park
  • 500 Edgewood Avenue
    Akron, OH, 44307-2199
  • 3303752525
3.5
15+ reviews, 3 sources
  • Highlights: gift shop more
  • The Akron Zoo is a small zoo. not manyof the major animals you are used to seeing. It takes about an hour or less to see and do all that it offers. the Gift shop is the largest attraction.If you are looking for a activity just for anhour then thats ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Akron Zoo has made huge expansions to the park in the last year or two. While you can still probably view the whole park in 3 hours or so, they have taken great care to make it visitor-friendly as well as animal-friendly. You are far more up close and personal with the animals than at larger zoos... more on TripAdvisor

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Akron Zoological Park
500 Edgewood Avenue
Akron, OH, 44307-2199

GColumbus Zoo

  • 9990 Riverside Dr
    Columbus, OH 43085
  • 6146453550
5.0
4+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Being from Ohio, we are certainly proud of our zoos and aquariums. That being said, I have visited Zoos far and wide (Japan, California, Florida, etc..). ... more on Yelp
  • I thought the zoo may not be crowded on Saturday because of the OSU game, boy was I wrong, the place was packed. But it didn't take away from the enjoyment ... more on Yelp

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Columbus Zoo
9990 Riverside Dr
Columbus, OH 43085

HToledo Zoo

  • 2700 Broadway St.
    Toledo, OH 43609
  • +1 419 385 5721
  • When I entered the Toledo Zoo gates i knew that this zoo is special. It has that certain touch that everyone can relate to. No matter what age you are, the Toledo Zoo is the BEST! They have an African Elephant Calf, a baby Cape Clawless Otter (the only in the U.S.A.) a baby Orangutan. It was one ... more on TripAdvisor
  • This past weekend we had the pleasure to renew our membership at the Toledo Zoo and spend the day an... more on OpenList.com

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Toledo Zoo
2700 Broadway St.
Toledo, OH 43609

IAfrican Safari Wildlife Park

African Safari Wildlife Park
  • 267 S Lightner Road
    Port Clinton,OH,43452
  • +1 419 732 3606
4.0
6+ reviews, 2 sources
  • Highlights: concessions-food available, visitor c… more
  • This place is mainly for children I guess. We went on a day that was so hot! The animals, there were only what looked like water buffalo and deer, would stick thier head right in the car so we hurried and rolled up the window! They slobbered and licked my windows and some tried to grab the food c... more on TripAdvisor
  • While planning our yearly vacation we found out that our membership with our local zoo, entitled us to admission to the African Safari Wildlife Park. Well, being a family of animal lovers ... more on Epinions.com

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African Safari Wildlife Park
267 S Lightner Road
Port Clinton,OH,43452

JPetting Zoo

  • 5001 Monroe St
    Toledo, OH 43623-3627
  • +1 419 472 0907
3.5
1+ reviews, 1 sources

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Petting Zoo
5001 Monroe St
Toledo, OH 43623-3627