Columbus Zoo Adventure with The Ohio State University Alumni Association
Mark your calendars for our annual Day at the Zoo, featuring food, entertainment and Buckeye spirit!

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 W Powell Road
Powell, OH 43065
Directions
Event description
Registration is now closed
Join The Ohio State University Alumni Association for our annual Day at the Zoo at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on Saturday, June 15. This exclusive offer includes:
- A discounted admission ticket rate, including both the Zoo and Aquarium, with exclusive early access to certain areas (Heart of Africa, North America, and Polar Frontier).
- A picnic-style lunch buffet.
- An early morning animal show (capacity is limited).
- Face painters and caricature artists.
- Special Buckeye giveaways, festivities and spirit.
Be sure to buy your ticket for this event soon. We look forward to seeing you at the Zoo!
Map
Download a copy of the park map.

Schedule of events
- Registration begins at 8 a.m., with early access to certain Zoo areas
- Animal Adventure Show begins at 9 a.m. – SOLD OUT
- Face painters and caricature artists starting at 10 a.m.
- Brutus from 10–10:30 a.m. at Water’s Edge
- TBDBITL Performance at 10:10 a.m. at Water’s Edge
- Picnic-style buffet lunch available from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
Cost
- Adult Non-Member Attendee (Ages 10–59): $22
- Adult Attendee with a Membership (Ages 10–59): $14
- Senior Non-Member Attendee (Ages 60 and older): $20
- Senior Attendee with a Membership (Ages 60 and older): $13
- Child Non-Member Attendee (Ages 3–9): $19
- Child Attendee with a Membership (Ages 3–9): $12
- Child Attendee with a Membership or Non-Member (Ages 0–2): Complimentary
- 9 a.m. Adventure Cove Animal Show Add On (Capacity Limited): Complimentary
FAQs
More information is available here!
Parking passes will be provided closer to the event.
Registration begins around 8 a.m. for the day, and the festivities conclude around 12:30 p.m., but your ticket includes all-day access to the Zoo and Aquarium until it closes at 6 p.m.
Yes! This event is perfect for kids and families.
Questions
Please contact The Ohio State University Alumni Association at osuaa@osu.edu or 800-762-5646.