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Columbus Zoo


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in Powell
Traveler Description:
This world-famous 400-acre zoo is among the city's top attractions, featuring 600 wildlife species housed in spacious natural habitats. Director...... more » This world-famous 400-acre zoo is among the city's top attractions, featuring 600 wildlife species housed in spacious natural habitats. Director Emeritus Jack Hanna brings the zoo's most unusual inhabitants to millions of viewers through his numerous TV appearances. « less
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Attraction type: Zoo, Other
Address: 9990 Riverside Drive Powell, OH 43065
Tel: 614-645-3550

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5 of 5 stars
mepsteele   1 contribution
maryland
Oct 8, 2009

The Columbus Zoo, is a great place for the whole family!! Jack's Jungl Landing is worth the money for a wrist band the kids can ride all day as well as other attractions in the zoo! The staff is engaging with their shows and their knowledge about the animals! The zoo is beautifully landscaped. The animals are in their natural... more

Nice Time
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4 of 5 stars
NancyMullins   1 contribution
Charleston, WV
Oct 8, 2009

We had a wonderful time at the Columbus Zoo. Just my husband and I went this time and it was very relaxing without the kids and grandkids. This zoo has everything. Nice restaurants and shopping. Some of the animals were very up close. more

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2 of 5 stars
nit11   1 contribution
columbus
Oct 8, 2009

it is not good. Please don't go there and waste money more

PERFECT!!
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5 of 5 stars
tgreist   1 contribution
Mooresville
Oct 8, 2009

so many animals...FANTASTIC!! I took my 4 year old daughter there and she had THE best time!!! more

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5 of 5 stars
h_and_nColumbus_OH   3 contributions
Columbus, OH
Sep 1, 2009

I currently live in Ohio so have went to the zoo several times, and I love it every time I go. There are a lot of animal displays, the park is layed out beautifully (very spread out and scenic), and there is even a little amusement park and water park. The gorilla exhibit is amazing. The indoor viewing is very... more

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4 of 5 stars
mugirlygirl   3 contributions
Barboursville, WV
Aug 27, 2009

Although I have never been here during the summer, I still had lots of fun. Expect lots of walking, however many benches are around to sit on. I have not had a chance to go to the water park yet. more

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5 of 5 stars
jenny8117   32 contributions
Aug 16, 2009

We chose the Columbus zoo after hearing great things about it. Being from Cleveland, I go to the Cleveland zoo every year and its great too. I think the Columbus zoo has the edge though. Though there is no rainforest here, the zoo is kept extremely clean and it easy to maneuver, even with huge crowds. The day we went... more

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5 of 5 stars
LLwL   6 contributions
Chicago, Illinois
Jul 27, 2009

We visitied the Zoo July 24, 2009. We heard it was one of the top US Zoos and Wow - totally spot on! What a beautifully done park. With our 2 year old we most enjoyed Beco the baby elephant, the young gorillas and the aquarium. The boat ride was a highlight as well. Great day, and afforadable! more

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4 of 5 stars
KentuckyTravelBug80   133 contributions
Kentucky
Jul 19, 2009

I don't know why--but I LOVE going to zoos. My mom and I went here for a quick weekend trip and to do something different. I don't think she liked it much, but I thought Columbus zoo was pretty interesting. It was neat to see the manatees and the orangatans. SOme of the animals had been taken off exhibit and... more

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5 of 5 stars
gsamx   26 contributions
Ashland, KY
Jul 13, 2009
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It had been 4 or 5 years since we'd gone to the zoo, it just didn't impress us all that much the last time we went. However, if you haven't been in a few years, you should give it a try. They have added an area of rides that are reasonably priced ($6 for a day armband, it also covers... more

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Columbus Zoo Address

9990 Riverside Drive, Powell, OH 43065
Tel: 614-645-3550