The Columbus Zoo didn't make USA TODAY's 10BEST list, but the Cincinnati Zoo and The Wilds ranked among the best in the nation.

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium celebrates its first puggle, a baby short-beaked echidna, born in December 2025.

From animals and augmented reality to special exhibits, explore our guide to 10 local hot spots, including museums, science centers and the zoo.

The Ohio Attorney General announced Thursday an investigation into the use of zoo assets by two executives of the Columbus Zoo, one of the nation’s largest zoos. Ohio AG David Yost said the ...

A developing dispute between the Columbus Zoo and Liberty Township trustees continues as zoo leaders appeal a court ruling ...

POWELL, Ohio — A second elephant calf born at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium this year made his debut on Friday. Phoebe gave birth to the male Asian elephant on Oct. 21 and weighed in at 222 pounds.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- After more than 40 years at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Jack Hanna will officially retire at the end of 2020. The Columbus Zoo said in a statement Thursday that after serving ...

A developing dispute between the Columbus Zoo and Liberty Township trustees continues as zoo leaders appeal a court ruling ...