It was a beautiful day in Columbus where my husband and I were there for the NCTE conference. We decided to check out the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
Because we were there in November, some parts of the zoo were typically closed for winter such as the African animal section but opted to open a portion of these areas because the weather was so nice. It turned out to be the best day ever to view the big animals! Here’s the video that I made:
The biggest surprise was the ostrich enclosure where we found a couple during mating. My husband supplies the commentary :).
The relaxed atmosphere, including the demeanor of the animals, and the natural enclosures made this one of the best zoo experiences of my life. There is a great variety of animals and they were actively engaged and easy to spot.
I highly recommend the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium! What are your favorite zoos? Thanks for sharing!
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What a fun outing!