The Columbus Zoo is open daily 10 AM to 5 PM in October (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas). Several Adventure Cove rides run weekends only this time of year.
About Rides at Adventure Cove (Columbus Zoo)
Adventure Cove is the ride and play area between the Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay, with the Sea Dragon and Tidal Twist coasters, the Grand Carousel and a stack of kiddie rides. Rides cost extra on top of zoo admission. A ZooMore wristband covers unlimited rides for the day and is the best deal if your kids want more than a few.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Zoo admission, ages 10–59, online | $34.95 | 2026 · starting price, non-Franklin County |
| Zoo admission, ages 3–9, online | $27.95 | 2026 · starting price, non-Franklin County |
| Zoo admission, ages 60+, online | $32.95 | 2026 · starting price |
| Zoo admission, Franklin County adult | $24.95 | 2026 · ID with county address required |
Under 3 are free. Rides are paid separately, per ride or with a ZooMore wristband sold at Guest Service kiosks. The zoo is cashless.
Buy on the official siteDeals we found
County residents pay $24.95 for adults and $18.95 for kids 3–9 online, about $10 less than everyone else.
See the dealOne wristband covers unlimited rides for the day, including Tidal Twist, Sea Dragon, the Grand Carousel and the 4-D Theater.
See the dealPromo codes
Coupon sites list codes for the Columbus Zoo, but none we found are real. Resident pricing and the ZooMore wristband are the real savings.
Good to know
- Address
- 4850 W Powell Rd, Powell, OH 43065
- Hours
- October hours 10 AM–5 PM daily; many rides weekends only in fall.
- Parking
- $12 per car
- Phone
- +1-614-645-3400
- Type
- Amusement park
- Official site
- columbuszoo.org
Don't miss
- Sea Dragon roller coaster
- Tidal Twist roller coaster
- The Grand Carousel
- Dinosaur Island boat ride
- 4-D Theater
- Columbus Zoo train ride
Little ways to save
Do the math before buying single rides. If kids want more than three or four rides, the ZooMore wristband usually wins.
Franklin County residents should buy online with a county billing address to get the lower price.
In fall, plan rides for a weekend. Many kiddie rides like Sea Dragon and Jack's Tea Party run weekends only.
Parking is $12, so a zoo membership pays off fast if you go a few times a year.
Questions people ask us
Are rides included with Columbus Zoo admission?
No. Rides cost extra, either per ride or with a ZooMore wristband for unlimited rides that day.
How much is Columbus Zoo admission?
Online prices start at $34.95 for ages 10–59 and $27.95 for ages 3–9 in 2026. Under 3 are free.
How much is parking?
$12 per car, bought online or at the booth.
Which rides are at Adventure Cove?
The Sea Dragon and Tidal Twist coasters, the Grand Carousel and several kiddie rides, plus mini golf and the sea lion tunnel nearby.
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Where these prices come from: Official hours and rates, Official rides page, Columbus Zoo Adventure Nights 2026 release. Prices checked October 2026 by John Foster. Prices change, so confirm on the park's site before you go.