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HOOFit with OhioHealth Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

WebWelcome to the OhioHealth HOOFit Walking Tour! During your HOOFit walk at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, scan the QR code on HOOFit signs throughout the Zoo with your mobile device to learn a little bit about the animal or attraction you're visitingand learn some health tips from OhioHealth, too! Tag @columbuszoo and #hoofit in your selfies.

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Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Partners With Versiti Blood Center …

WebPowell, OH —This holiday season, you can give the gift of health! The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is partnering with Versiti Blood Center of Ohio to raise awareness about the need for lifesaving blood donations. As an official Zoo partner, Versiti will support the Gift of Health Blood Drive on Wednesday, December 1, 2021.

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Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and The Wilds Announce Major …

WebNOTE TO MEDIA: Photos and b-roll are available in this Dropbox link.Photo credits are contained in the file name (example: Grahm S. Jones, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium). Powell, Ohio – The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and The Wilds have announced a significant milestone in the organization’s transformative journey from being …

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Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Mobilizes a Special Team of Medical

WebPowell, OH — Six great apes with progressive heart disease – including, for the first time anywhere, two bonobos, a species that shares over 98 percent of the same DNA as humans – have been successfully implanted with insertable cardiac monitors (ICMs) at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to help extend their lives.. The Zoo brought together …

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Wings of Wellness: Caring for Bald Eagles at the Columbus Zoo

WebIn the world of wildlife conservation, every detail counts, even down to the well-being of individual animals under human care. At the Columbus Zoo, the recent well checks performed on our resident bald eagles shed light on the meticulous efforts undertaken to ensure the health and vitality of these majestic birds. Let’s delve into the …

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About Us Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Webleading the way. For more than 95 years, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has evolved to become a cornerstone of the community and a destination inspiring the appreciation and conservation of many of the earth's most amazing animals. Accredited by: …

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Columbus Zoo's Collaborative Care: Partnering with Human …

WebOne of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s top priorities is always animal health, and managing the care of more than 10,000 animals takes a significant amount of resources. Sometimes our veterinary team needs the help of a specialist to provide the animals with the best care. And that’s when we partner with human doctors.

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Animal Wellness Experience Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

WebDue to the location of tours within animal habitats and the disruptions external animals can cause, service animals are not permitted on this tour. Please call 614-645-3400 for further information. Or by phone at (614) 645-3400. Explore the heart of animal wellness at the Columbus Zoo with this exclusive tour!

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Sea Lion Vision Restoration: A Glimpse into Cataract Surgery at the

WebSea lions can be predisposed to a variety of eye diseases, so scheduled exams to ensure eye health is a very important part of their routine care at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. All of the sea lions in the Columbus Zoo’s professional care are trained to participate in voluntary eye examinations. For these exams, the Zoo works closely with …

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Animal Wellbeing Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

WebAnimal wellbeing is defined as an animal’s collective physical, mental, and emotional states over a period of time. Animals typically experience good wellbeing when they are healthy, comfortable, well-nourished, safe, and have the ability to develop and express species-typical relationships, behaviors, and cognitive abilities.

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A Successful Eye Surgery for a Beloved Fish

WebThe Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s resident long-spine porcupinefish, Dill Prickle, underwent surgery in January 2022 to treat a lens luxation, a condition where the lens becomes detached and free-floats inside the eye. If left untreated, lens luxation can result in impaired vision and glaucoma that could lead to the need to remove the eye …

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Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Partners with Versiti Blood Center of …

WebNOTE TO MEDIA: Images and a graphic are attached to this email. Photo credits are contained in the file name (example: Amanda Carberry, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium). Powell, OH — In honor of the spirit of giving, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and Versiti Blood Center of Ohio are teaming up this holiday season for a blood drive to …

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Family Access Membership Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

WebCost: $64.99. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is dedicating $5 of the cost of your membership (included in price) to support our local and global conservation efforts. We are committed to saving species worldwide through conservation action, education, science, becoming a trusted conservation resource to the community, and modeling …

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Dr. Joseph A. Smith Named New Vice President of The Wilds

WebCumberland, Ohio – With a commitment to making a positive impact on saving wild animals and wild places, veterinarian Joseph A. Smith, DVM, is the new vice president of The Wilds, one of North America's largest wildlife conservation centers. Located near Cumberland, Ohio, The Wilds is managed by the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium as …

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Wildlights 2024 Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

WebOne of Ohio's Favorite Holiday Traditions! With millions of LED lights, animated musical light shows, and other holiday festivities, the yuletide season comes alive at an experience that can only be found at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Admission to Wildlights is included with your Zoo admission or with your Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Membership.

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North American Center for Bison Conservation

WebThe Wilds is forging a path toward bison conservation excellence through the creation of the North American Center for Bison Conservation . This initiative will bring together the expertise of The Wilds staff, the Wildlife Restoration Foundation, federal and state natural resource agencies, and tribal entities to manage large-scale bison herds.

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Columbus Zoo Mourns Loss of Giraffe After Rare Cesarean Section

WebPowell, OH – The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is saddened to report the loss of Masai giraffe, Cami, four days after a Cesarean section. Cami, who was monitored around the clock by the Zoo's animal care experts, collapsed at approximately 1 a.m. and was unable to rise. The veterinary team immobilized her to assess her condition and provide fluids, but …

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Corporate Partners Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

WebEmpowering People. Saving Wildlife. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Corporate Partners for their invaluable support of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, where over two million guests annually experience our mission come to life. Keep scrolling to meet our corporate partners and to learn how YOUR organization can help support the Columbus …

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