Zoombezi Bay Now Open for the Summer!

There's no better way to dive into the summer than by spending a day at Zoombezi Bay! Located in Powell, Ohio, and owned by the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Zoombezi Bay is a popular outdoor water park for Central Ohio residents and visitors. It borders the Columbus Zoo as well as Jungle Jack's Landing, an amusement park opened alongside Zoombezi Bay in 2008.

Zoombezi Bay has something for everyone. Attractions include a lazy river, a wave pool, Baboon Lagoon Children's Play Area, and multiple water slides. Guests can also rent cabanas and spend the day relaxing under the sun. Additionally, the park hosts special events, such as Education Days and Dive-in movies.

What you need to know to plan your visit:

Admission: For Columbus Zoo members, general admission is $23 (children under 2 are free). For non-members, the price ranges from $22-$29, plus $8 parking. ZoomPasses cost an additional $10-$20, depending on zoo membership and type of ZoomPass. The water park also offers discounted 2-day tickets, as well as season passes that range from $85-110.

Hours: The park is typically open from 10:30am to 7pm, although there are exceptions. Be sure to check online or call ahead to inquire about a specific day.

Location: Zoombezi Bay is located near the intersection of W. Powell Road and Riverside Drive, as shown below:

Want additional information? Check out Zoombezibay.com !

"Wicked" Playing in Columbus-Don’t Miss Out!

June is an exciting month in Columbus. With the weather finally turning nicer, residents can enjoy a variety of both indoor and outdoor activities. The Columbus Zoo is always a great place to spend an afternoon. Plus, the waterpark Zoombezi Bay is right next door! While these two destinations will be open to the public all summer, the Broadway play Wicked is playing in Columbus this month only. Don’t miss the opportunity to see it—it’s a very entertaining show!

Synopsis: Wicked tells the untold past of  the Wicked Witch of the West (Elphaba) and Glinda the Good. Glinda and Elphaba both attend Chiz University in the land of Oz, where they initially loathe each other. Despite their rough start, the girls develop a powerful friendship that defies all odds and blurs the lines between good and evil. Wicked features music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and is based on Gregory Maguire's books.

Showing Information: Wicked is playing now until June 23^rd at the Ohio Theater. Show times are as follows:

Mondays:        no performance

Tuesdays:       8pm

Wednesdays:  8pm

Thursdays:      8pm

Fridays:           8pm

Saturdays:       2:00 and 8:00

Sundays:         1:00 and 6:30

Ticket Information: Ticket prices range from $55 to $190, based on when you see the show and where you sit. An interactive seat map allows you to select your own seat at the time you purchase your tickets.