The Ohio State University Alumni Association

Ohio State Day at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Saturday, June 3, 2023
Columbus, OH

Ohio State Day at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

Saturday, June 3

8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065

Parking

A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

Tickets include

  • Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
  • Parking ($10 value)
  • Catered lunch
  • Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
  • Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!

Advanced registration is required.

Cost

  • Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
  • Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) with zoo membership – $12
  • Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
  • Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
  • Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) without membership – $19
  • Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) without membership – $20
  • Attendee (10-59) without membership – $22

Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.

Registration

Please register by clicking below or calling 800-762-5646.

Get tickets

Questions?

Please contact us by email at advancementevents@osu.edu or call 800-762-5646.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium map

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium map
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Schedule of events

Ohio State Day at the Zoo, Saturday, June 3, 2023; 8 a.m. - Early Access to heart of Africa, North America and Polar Frontier; 9 a.m. - Animal Encounter (pre-registration required) at Adventure Cove; 10:15-11:15 a.m. - Brutus and Ohio State Spirit at Water's Edge Events Park; 11 a.m. - The Ohio State University Marching Band Performance at Water's Edge Events Park; 11 a.m.-1 p.m. - Lunch at Water's Edge Events Park; 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. - Face painting at Water's Edge Events Park; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. - Giraffe Feeding (weather pending) in Heart of Aftica; 6 p.m. - Park Closes; **Water's Edge Events Park is located just behind the Grand Carousel
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