Columbus Zoo

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is a zoo located in Powell, Ohio, just north of Columbus. It has a worldwide reputation, largely attributable to the efforts and promotion of director emeritus Jack Hanna. The Columbus Zoo has over 6,000 animals and sees over 1.5 million visitors annually.

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Zoo - Powell, Ohio - Columbus - Jack Hanna

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The original Columbus Zoo was located in the north-end Columbus neighborhood of Beechwold, and only open for four months in 1905. Several buildings still survive, including the former monkey house, which is now a private residence.

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The present Columbus Zoo opened in 1927 as the Columbus Zoological Gardens. The city of Columbus took over management of the Zoo in 1951.

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1927 - 1951

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In 1956, Colo, the world's first captive-born gorilla, was born at the Columbus Zoo.

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1956 - Captive-born - Gorilla

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The Columbus Zoo became one of only three institutions outside of Florida to keep endangered manatees when Manatee Coast opened in 1993, a large indoor facility with a retractable roof.

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Florida - Manatee - 1993

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