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2024 dates and times

May 18 & May 19 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Weekends Only
May 24 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. Season Pass Holder Appreciation Day
May 25 - July 4 10:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Daily
  June 6 Only CLOSED for private event
July 5 - July 28 10:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Daily
July 29 - August 4 10:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Daily
August 5 - August 9 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Daily
August 10 & August 11 10:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Daily
August 12 - September 2 10:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Weekends Only (Back to School Hours)
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Day Pass 

  Adult Child/Senior
Online Price Starting at $34.99 Starting at $31.99
Gate Price $45.99 $42.99
  • Admission for one (1) for any day during the normal Zoombezi Bay operating season.
  • Includes free admission to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium next door.

Day Passes will be on sale soon!

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Season Pass 

  • Unlimited visits to Zoombezi Bay between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend.
  • Complimentary visits to the Columbus Zoo during Zoombezi Bay's normal operating season.
  • Free parking and an exclusive park entrance just for Season Pass holders!

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Ride and slide

NEW for 2024: Ride and Slide Pass 

Adult $49.99
Child/Senior $46.99
  • Includes a Zoombezi Bay Day Pass and a one-day ZooMore ride wristband for all Adventure Cove and Columbus Zoo rides.
  • Rides are open during Columbus Zoo and Aquarium operating hours, enjoy them as much as you want in that time!

Ride and Slide Passes will be on sale soon! 

Parking Rates

Rates apply to both Zoombezi Bay and Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.

  • CAR: $10.00
  • BUS: Free 

Hint: Season Pass holders receive free parking all season long! 

Day Pass Discounts

Zoombezi Bay will occasionally share discounts on Day Passes throughout the season, and you can find them here when offered.

Military

To thank active and non-active duty military personnel for their service, Zoombezi Bay offers service members a $6 discount on up to 6 day passes ($39.99 for adults and $33.99 for children/seniors after the discount) when they show a valid military ID.  

Day passes must be purchased at the Zoombezi Bay front gate.

Empowering People. Saving Wildlife.

For each admission ticket sold, $1 of the purchase price is dedicated to support the Zoo’s local and global conservation efforts. We thank you for helping to support our mission, together we continue working to protect the future of wildlife. Thank you for making a difference.

Learn More about Zoo Conservation Efforts

Zoombezi Bay Mobile App

Plan your visit in the palm of your hands!  The free Zoombezi Bay app allows you to map out your visit ahead of time, find lunch options throughout the water park, and so much more.  You'll love it! 

Download the Zoombezi Bay mobile app


Other Discounts and Promotions

To remain inclusive and accessible to our community during the operating season, Zoombezi Bay offers several promotional events and discounts.

2-Day Pass for the Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay

Want to spend a full day at each park? We have an option for that! 

Two-Day Passes will be available closer to the opening date of Zoombezi Bay. 

AAA members

AAA members receive a $1 discount off the purchase of their ticket when they present a valid membership card. Tickets must be purchased at the Zoombezi Bay front gate.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Members

Already a member of the Columbus Zoo? You receive a discount on season passes to Zoombezi Bay!

This season pass is good for one (1) named individual to Zoombezi Bay, and discounted rates for children ages 3 - 9 are available.

Zoo Member Price: $129.99 Regular Price: $139.99

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     Learn more about the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, and find the membership plan that's right for you today. ZOO MEMBERSHIPS

    Group Discounts (Day-of Visit)
    • Minimum 25 guests
    • $ 34.99 each

    Tickets can be purchased at the entry gate.

    Seniors

    Seniors ages 60+ received discounted admission to Zoombezi Bay.

    • $3 off/$ 42.99 at the Zoombezi Bay front gate.

    Please note that online prices above are lower than gate prices.