Before opening Wildlight Wonderland at the Columbus Zoo' in 1988, the zoo typically saw as few as 1,000 visitors the first ...

Rev. Tim Ahrens is a retired pastor. When my young family moved here from Cleveland, we wanted to live close to the Columbus Zoo. It became important in our life together in central Ohio as our family ...

Get ready for the holidays, because Columbus lights up this weekend as the festive season gets underway. Why it matters: ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium welcomed three new manatees to its Manatee Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. Vora, Lilypad and Orchid made the trip north from the Cincinnati Zoo & ...

Three orphaned manatees have arrived at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium from the Cincinnati Zoo. The young manatees were all rescued from Florida waters and are in a rehabilitation program. They join ...

Six young manatees being cared for at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium are preparing to return to Florida to complete their rehabilitation and eventual release back into the wild. Zoo officials announced ...

Central Ohio is offering a variety of festive activities for families to enjoy this Thanksgiving weekend, including holiday ...

Zoo officials recently revealed the name of their elephant calf: Rita Jean. “This name honors the late Rita Jean Wolfe, a beloved member of the Wolfe family—a family whose legacy has been deeply ...

Re "Columbus has a world-class zoo. I should know. Here's why voters should support it," Oct. 7: While many praise the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium for its entertainment and economic impact, we must ask: ...

Franklin County voters will decide on November 4 whether to renew a 10-year property tax levy to support the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. The 0.75 mill levy will not increase taxes but will continue ...