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Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

9990 Riverside Drive, Powell, Ohio

3.5

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001-614-645-3400, 001-614-645-34

Website:

www.columbuszoo.org

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is a world of adventure that does a world of good. The Zoo is home to more than 8,800 animals representing 650 species from around the globe. Watch a polar bear swim above your head, meet the world famous ... more on Experiencecolumbus.com

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26 reviews

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Equally impressive is the attention to landscaping and architectural detail. more on CitySearch

The animals are well taken care of and the atmosphere is friendly. more on Yahoo! Travel

Food court and snacks were available but many of the drink kiosks were closed forcing us to walk long distances to find a place selling cold drinks. more on Yahoo! Travel

The best exhibit we saw was the kangaroo exhibit, which allowed you to get very close to many kangaroos, with only a very short fence in between you and the kangaroo. more on TripAdvisor

The region is an attempt to more fully immerse visitors into the exhibits not only building larger and more attractive exhibits but also melding them together with the scenery. more on Yahoo! Travel

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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

This was the best zoo I've ever been to. I really like the layout which takes you through different parts of the world as you tour the zoo. The animals are truly impressive, and seem healthy and happy as opposed to some other zoos ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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What an enjoyable ay to spend an afternoon. With the seasonal emphases, this is an amazing recreation and entertainment bargain. Wild Lights is a must do part of our Christmas. We take our out of town ... more on TripAdvisor

There is a reason this zoo has been rated as one of the best in the nation. The wildlife housed here is amazing and it creates an amazing family atmosphere that i've never seen with other zoos ... more on TripAdvisor

while we enjoy the zoo, a real zoo needs hippos, giraffes, zebras...I'm sure there are other animals they're missing. Also, be sure not to leave anything lying around...once, we attended Boo at the Zo ... more on TripAdvisor

I've been a Columbus Zoo member for years and support them even though I don't go every year. They have done a great job of managing the Zoo, keeping the ... more on TripAdvisor

It's a bit outside of the city center, but close to the northwest suburbs and not far from the popular shopping areas. There often ... more on TripAdvisor