Category: Digest

We’re not saying your summer plans just got twice as fun…

Okay, yes we are.

This feel-good video takes you on a whirlwind tour of two brand-new, wild attractions at the Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay!

One moment you’re strolling through the sweeping landscapes of North America Trek—spotting wolves, otters, and black bears—and the next you’re spiraling down Conservation Tower, the world-first slide tower at Zoombezi Bay, inspired by the Zoo’s local wildlife conservation efforts.

It’s the kind of summer switcheroo you didn’t know you needed… but now can’t stop

At the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Dr. Priya is helping revolutionize giraffe care through training – what may seem like a simple task but is incredibly complex for such tall and lanky creatures.

In 2017, Dr. Priya and our Animal Care team co-founded a giraffe plasma bank with Cheyenne Mountain Zoo—a lifesaving national resource. What once started as curiosity about plasma needed for giraffes turned into the Columbus Zoo becoming recognized as a leader in giraffe veterinary care and professional training, hosting workshops for experts from around the world.

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