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Fall Family Fun at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium!

Looking for the best fall activities in Columbus, Ohio? The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is the ultimate destination for family-friendly outdoor adventures this autumn.

Enjoy crisp fall air, colorful leaves crunching underfoot, and animals who love the cooler temperatures of the season. From kid-friendly activities to special seasonal events, there’s something for everyone—whether you’re planning a family day trip near Columbus, a memorable outing with grandparents, or just love exploring the beauty of fall.

Highlights include:

Fall animal experiences

_{This YouTube video was produced by The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.}

A fun fact about our newest elephant calf: she loves to play in the sand!

But this isn’t just unique to her – all elephants love to coat themselves with sand. This behavior, called dusting, is a vital behavior where elephants use their trunks to spray dirt, dust, or mud all over their bodies to protect their skin from the sun, act as a natural sunscreen, and repel parasites and biting insects.

This is why you’ll often see Sunny spraying dust all over the calf and coating her