The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is a 234-hectare zoo located near Powell, north of Columbus, Ohio, on the banks of the Scioto River's O'Shaughnessy Reservoir. Considered one of the best zoos in the country, Columbus Zoo provides home to over 7,000 animals from more than 800 species. The exhibits are organized by the world regions. There are currently eight regions, the 18-hole Safari Golf Club, Zoombezi Bay, and Jungle Jack's Landing. The most popular exhibits are North America, Asia Quest, Heart of Africa, Polar Frontier, Shores & Aquarium, Congo Expedition, and Australia and the Islands. The latest additions to the zoo are three polar bear cubs, born in November 2016.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 4850 Powell Rd, Powell, OH 43065, Phone: 614-645-3400

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