The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium offers over 2,000 programs and reaches more than 300,000 participants annually.
Programming includes ZooKids preschool classes, summer camps, overnight programs, homeschool, and more. Since accessibility plays a large part in our mission to inspire the next generation of conservationists, scholarships are available for many of our educational programs. We also offer self-guided activities for field trips, activities for home or school use, and Girl Scout and Cub Scout self-guided activities for badges.
ZooKids
The ZooKids program is specially-designed for kids ages 3-5 and includes hands-on activities, Zoo walks, and a snack.
Home School
Join us on the wild side of science education! Homeschool Safaris are available for students aged 6-16.
Overnight Camp-Ins
Enjoy a special after-hours experience when you camp at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Bring your group of 15 or more!
Zoo School - Delaware Area Career Center
The Zoo School program is designed to give High School Juniors and Seniors a greater insight and understanding of the excitement and demands of science. Program curriculum is zoology driven, research focused, rich in the use of technology, and application based. Student qualities include self-motivated/directed learner, responsible, reliable and curious with a desire to produce high-quality work. Students spend 2.5 hours of each school day at the Zoo and earn high school credits in science, math and an elective. College credits are also available.
Request information:
Phone: (614) 724-3608
Website: www.DelawareAreaCC.org
Duration: School Year
Cost: $75 lab fee covers both semesters