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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 |
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.
- Prices are subject to change.
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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 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!
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!
Tickets to Zoombezi Bay after 4:00 p.m. are only $19.99! Purchase them online or head to the main gate to purchase yours upon arrival.
Parking is an additional $10.
Want to spend a full day at each park? We have an option for that!
Zoombezi Bay will occasionally share discounts on Day Passes throughout the season, and you can find them here when offered.
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.
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!
Other Discounts and Promotions
To remain inclusive and accessible to our community during the operating season, Zoombezi Bay offers several promotional events and discounts.
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.
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 |
Learn more about the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, and find the membership plan that's right for you today. ZOO MEMBERSHIPS
Arrive at the Zoo in style (and save money, too)!
Riders on COTA's ZooBus will receive:
- $10 off general admission to Zoombezi Bay
- $5 admission to the nextdoor Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Saturday and Sunday Only | May 8 - May 27 |
Seven Days a Week | May 27 - September 2 |
Friday, Saturday, Sunday only | September 2 - October 31 |
Receiving Your Discount
Once you arrive at the Zoo, head to the admission window at the Zoo or Zoombezi Bay, where you will be asked to verify eligibility to receive your COTA Zoo Bus discount. If you are a Mainstream customer, show your COTA-issued Mainstream ID card instead. It's that easy!
- Minimum 25 guests
- $ 34.99 each
Tickets can be purchased at the entry gate.
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.