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Zoombezi Bay (/ z uː m ˌ b iː z i ˈ b eɪ /) is a 22.7-acre (9.2 ha) water park owned by the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium near Powell, Ohio just north of Columbus.The park sits on the site of the former Wyandot Lake Adventure Park, [1] which was purchased by the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in 2006.
The water park became known as Zoombezi Bay while the dry ride area became Jungle Jack's Landing. The amusement park was named after zoo director emeritus Jack Hanna and opened on May 26, 2008. It debuted with 14 rides and attractions, several of which were retained from the former Wyandot Lake.
And while you are there, head on over to Zoombezi Bay water park to cool down. Hocking Hills. Old Man's Cave, ... 330 Huntington Park Lane, Columbus. For the sports-minded folks, ...
Soak City Water Park at Kings Island offers more than 50 activities, including 36 waterslides. ... Part of the Columbus Zoo family of parks, Zoombezi Bay offers a host of waterslides like the ...
A new entrance was constructed along the new roadway, which opened in early 2008. Long-term plans include the possibility of a resort-style hotel to attract tourists along with its outdoor water-amusement park, Zoombezi Bay. [16] On June 28, 2009, Jeff Swanagan, the executive director of the zoo, died suddenly at the age of 51. [17]
Cheerful, family-friendly Zoombezi Bay near Columbus has just over a dozen slides and attractions, putting it among the smaller water parks on this list, but it also comes with a smaller price tag ...
This water-forward park has two locations to enjoy the fun including the Pleasant Hill location at 3431 Ohio 95 in Perrysville and the Atwood Lake location at 9500 Lakeview Road, Mineral City.
In 1851, Dr. Lincoln Goodale donated 40 acres to the City of Columbus for use as a park. That site became Goodale Park. In 1867, the city acquired property for what would become Schiller Park in what is now German Village. [4] In 1895, the Franklin Park Conservatory opened to the public and was owned and operated by the department until 1989. [5]