This personalized tour will allow you to visit with the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium's Animal Ambassadors. You may even meet some stars from Secrets of the Zoo! From sloths to penguins, discover where these animals are from and what they eat, and get up close with these amazing outreach ambassadors and their care team.

The Jack Hanna Animal Programs Building at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is a behind-the-scenes location. Animals who make appearances during the tour will vary for each experience. Please note, animals will be selected by the staff based on what is best for the animals and each group setting. Cameras are permitted in this behind-the-scenes location.

Admission to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is required and NOT included. All guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Please note that once you have booked a tour, you have secured your exclusive reservation. If you do not attend on your scheduled date or cancel within 48 hours of your tour date, no refunds will be issued.

Due to the location of tours within animal habitats and the disruptions external animals can cause, service animals are not permitted on this tour. Please call 614-645-3400 for further information.

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