Here are some tips to make sure youâre prepared for your adventure at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
Directions
We are located at:
4850 West Powell Rd.
Powell OH 43065Â
What To Bring to the Zoo
Food and retail options are available throughout the Zoo. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express at most of our locations. Some food and retail carts may not have credit card capabilities, but there are several ATMs throughout the the park for your convenience.
There's a lot of ground to cover at the Zoo! Wear comfortable clothes that are appropriate for the weather and sturdy walking shoes. Small children may appreciate a stroller for part of their adventure... there's a lot of ground to cover! Wagons and strollers are permitted at the Zoo but please obey stroller parking signs at designated locations. Sunscreen is suggested, and sunglasses just look cool.Â
COTA Bus Service
Taking the Zoo's COTA bus will ensure a safe, convenient ride and will lower your admission cost to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to $3... or $10 off admission to Zoombezi Bay. The number of days per week that the Zoo Bus operates depends upon the time of year.
May 13-28, 2023: Weekend service
May 29-September 3: 7-day service
September 8-October 29: Weekend service
Check back this spring for the full COTA bus schedule.Â
COTA Zoo Bus schedule:
COTA's Zoo Bus leaves from the Statehouse at 8:14 AM, 9:44 AM, 2:45Â PM, 4:30 PM, and 6:00 PM, making stops at High & Broad; W. Spring Street and N. Front Street; Griggs Dam Park & Ride (Riverside Dr. and Nottingham Rd.); and Dublin Park & Ride before it gets to the Zoo.
COTA's Zoo Bus leaves from the Zoo at 8:59 AM, 10:29 AM, 3:45 PM, 5:15 PM, and 7:15 PM, making stops at Dublin Park & Ride; and Griggs Dam Park & Ride (Riverside Dr. and Nottingham Rd.); before it arrives at the Statehouse & High.
COTA Zoo Bus Rider Discount:
When COTA Zoo Bus customers make a reservation, they can receive a voucher for $3 Zoo admission, per person. To register, go to the "Make Your Reservation" button below and click on the orange âTicketsâ tab. Under âDaily Tickets,â click the button that says âBus Registration.â After your registration is confirmed, please be sure to follow the instructions on how to redeem the voucher at the Zooâs ticket window.
COTA's Zoo Bus service is supported by the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Please click here for more information about COTA's Zoo Bus.
Getting Around The Zoo
Wheelchairs, electric scooters, and strollers are available to rent, while supplies last.
You may exit and re-enter the park in the same day, just be sure to receive a hand-stamp on your way out. If you do not receive a hand-stamp you will not be permitted back into the park.
We offer nursing stations and family restrooms throughout the park. To view the park map click here.
