2026 Season Hours

The hours listed here are regular Zoombezi Bay operating hours. Events like Water Park After Dark and Adventure Nights have extended hours into the evening. 

See Zoombezi Bay Event Schedule

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MAY 2026
DatesRegular HoursSpecial Events
MAY 16 - 1710:30am - 6pmOpening Weekend
MAY 18 - 21Closed 
MAY 221pm - 8pmSeason Pass Holder Day
MAY 23 - 2510:30am - 7pmMemorial Day Weekend
MAY 26 - 2810:30am - 6pm 
MAY 29 - 3110:30am - 7pm 
JUNE 2026
DatesRegular HoursSpecial Events
JUN 1 - 2510:30am - 7pm8/19: Water Park After Dark ($)
JUN 26 - 2710:30am - 10pmAdventure Nights
JUNE 28 - 3010:30am - 7pm 
JULY 2026
DatesRegular HoursSpecial Events
JUL 1 -2 10:30am - 7pm 
JUL 3 - 410:30am - 10pmAdventure Nights
JUL 5 - 910:30am - 8pm 
JUL 10 - 1110:30am - 10pmAdventure Nights
JUL 12 - 1610:30am - 8pm 
JUL 17 - 1810:30am - 10pmAdventure Nights
JUL 19 - 2310:30am - 8pm 
JUL 24 - 2510:30am - 10pmAdventure Nights
JUL 26 - 3110:30am - 8pm 
AUGUST 2026
DatesRegular HoursSpecial Events
AUG 1 - 210:30am - 8pm 
AUG 3 - 910:30am - 7pm8/7: Water Park After Dark ($)
AUG 10 - 1410:30am - 6pm 
AUG 15 - 1610:30am - 7pm 
AUG 1710:30am - 6pm 
AUG 18 - 21Closed8/21: Water Park After Dark ($)
AUG 22 - 2310:30am - 7pm 
AUG 24 - 26Closed 
AUG 27ClosedSeason Pass Holder Night 5pm - 9pm
AUG 28ClosedSensory-Friendly Night 5pm - 9pm
AUG 29 - 3010:30am - 6pmOktoberfest
SEPTEMBER 2026
DatesRegular HoursSpecial Events
SEP 1 - 3Closed 
SEP 4ClosedWater Park After Dark ($)
SEP 5 - 710:30am - 6pmOktoberfest

Looking for our Event Calendar?

Plan your Zoombezi Bay trip around one of our many events at the water park and next door at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium!

  • Adventure Nights
  • Water Park After Dark
  • Lantern Festival
  • Oktoberfest

Zoombezi Bay Event Calendar Columbus Zoo Event Calendar

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