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

  • Overview As you stroll through the park you will be greeted ... more on lagoondeerpark.com
Lagoon Deer Park
1502 Martins Point Rd.
Sandusky, Ohio 44870

BCleveland Metroparks Zoo

Average Rating
4.5
33+ reviews
from 3 sources
Yelp
4.0
5+ reviews
Epinions.com
4.5
27+ reviews
Frommers
0.0
1+ reviews
  • 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, ... more on Tripadvisor
  • I had high hopes for the Sting Rays and Sharks exhibit at the Zoo, thinking it might compare to SeaWorld's ... more on Go City Kids
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
3900 Wildlife Way
Cleveland, OH44109

Estimated Price: From $2

CCincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Average Rating
4.5
60+ reviews
from 4 sources
Yelp
5.0
16+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
5.0
25+ reviews
Epinions.com
4.0
18+ reviews
  • Highlights: concessions-food available, gift shop… more
  • Great exhibits, healthy-looking animals, very ... 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 ... more on Tripadvisor
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
3400 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH45220

Estimated Price: From $2

DColumbus Zoo and Aquarium

Average Rating
4.5
3+ reviews
from 2 sources
Yahoo! Travel
5.0
2+ reviews
Yelp
3.0
1+ reviews
  • Highlights: gift shop, picnic tables, restrooms, … more
  • It is my favorite zoo to visit. The animals are well taken care of and the atmosphere ... 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 Col... more on Tripadvisor
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
9990 Riverside Drive
Powell,OH,43065

EToledo Zoological Gardens

Average Rating
5.0
16+ reviews
from 1 sources
Epinions.com
5.0
16+ reviews
  • Highlights: gift shop more
  • The Toledo Zoo has always been a favorite of our family, ... more on epinions.com
  • The Toledo Zoo is pretty nice, but I can't help ... more on epinions.com
Toledo Zoological Gardens
Toledo Zoological Gardens
2 Hippo Way
Toledo,OH,43601

FAkron Zoological Park

Average Rating
3.5
15+ reviews
from 3 sources
Yelp
3.5
3+ reviews
Epinions.com
3.0
6+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
4.0
6+ reviews
  • Highlights: gift shop more
  • The Akron Zoo is a small zoo. not manyof the major animals you are ... 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 ... more on Tripadvisor
Akron Zoological Park
Akron Zoological Park
500 Edgewood Avenue
Akron, OH, 44307-2199

GColumbus Zoo

Average Rating
5.0
4+ reviews
from 1 sources
Yelp
5.0
4+ reviews
  • Being from Ohio, we are certainly proud of our zoos and aquariums. That being said, ... more on yelp.com
  • I thought the zoo may not be crowded on Saturday because of the OSU game, boy was ... more on yelp.com
Columbus Zoo
9990 Riverside Dr
Columbus, OH 43085

HToledo Zoo

  • When I entered the Toledo Zoo gates i knew that this zoo is special. It has that certain touch that everyone can relate to. ... more on Tripadvisor
  • This past weekend we had the pleasure to renew our membership ... more on judysbook.com
Toledo Zoo
2700 Broadway St.
Toledo, OH 43609

IAfrican Safari Wildlife Park

Average Rating
4.0
6+ reviews
from 2 sources
Yelp
3.0
1+ reviews
Epinions.com
4.0
5+ reviews
  • 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 ... more on Tripadvisor
  • While planning our yearly vacation we found out that ... more on epinions.com
African Safari Wildlife Park
African Safari Wildlife Park
267 S Lightner Road
Port Clinton,OH,43452

JPetting Zoo

Average Rating
3.5
1+ reviews
from 1 sources
CitySearch
3.5
1+ reviews
Petting Zoo
5001 Monroe St
Toledo, OH 43623-3627