Adventure Nights: Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay

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Friday & Saturday nights | June 26 – July 25, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

This summer, Columbus gets something brand new — and it’s exactly what our evenings have been missing. Adventure Nights is the Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay’s debut after-hours series in the Adventure Cove region, with music playing, movies rolling, rides lit up, and just enough going on to keep everyone happy until bedtime.

Adventure Nights is hosted exclusively in the Adventure Cove region, with the rest of the Zoo closing at 6 p.m.

And the best part? Admission to Adventure Nights at the Columbus Zoo is FREE. Guests who also wish to visit Zoombezi Bay can purchase discounted admission, while Gold Members and Zoombezi Bay Season Pass holders receive free entry to the waterpark.

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Fri, Jun 26 • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Sat, Jun 27 • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Fri, Jul 3 • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Sat, Jul 4 • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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Fri, Jul 17 • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Sat, Jul 18 • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Fri, Jul 24 • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Sat, Jul 25 • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium • 4850 West Powell Road, Powell 43065

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Friday & Saturday nights | June 26 – July 25, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. This summer, Columbus gets something brand new — and it’s exactly what our evenings have been missing. Adventure Nights is the Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay’s debut after-hours series in the Adventure Cove region, with music playing, movies rolling, rides lit up, and just enough going on to keep everyone happy until bedtime. Adventure Nights is hosted exclusively in the Adventure Cove region, with the rest of the Zoo closing at 6 p.m. And the best part? Admission to Adventure Nights at the Columbus Zoo is FREE. Guests who also wish to visit Zoombezi Bay can purchase discounted admission, while Gold Members and Zoombezi Bay Season Pass holders receive free entry to the waterpark.

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Other
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Full Service
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Full Service
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Other
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Full Service
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630 North High Street Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$
Central
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Ruby’s on Summit
1978 Summit Street Columbus, OH 43201 • $$$$$
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Granville Brewing Company
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Osteria Alla Romana
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Tue, Jun 9 • 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Thu, Jun 4 +more dates • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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