Zoombezi Bay
Zoombezi Bay 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 town it belongs to is Liberty Township. Recorded visits for 2024 came to 440K.
A theme park inside Liberty Township
Open May to September
Zoombezi Bay is a seasonal theme park: open May to September. Check its calendar for the days and hours. When to go ↓
Dublin is the nearest base
Dublin is 3 miles southwest, with 25 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Aug and Sep
May, June, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 74–83°. When to go ↓
Open since 1937
Zoombezi Bay opened in 1937, 89 years ago. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Open May to September
Typical highs and lows in Liberty Township. Gray months it’s closed. Green months are open and mild.
Zoombezi Bay
Zoombezi Bay 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, which was purchased by the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in 2006. Zoombezi Bay opened to the public on May 26, 2008, and currently ranks as one of the Midwest's most popular water parks, attracting more than 400,000 visitors annually.
- Type
- Theme park
- Season
- May to September
- Opened
- 1937
- Area
- 23 acres
- Owner
- Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
- Wikipedia readers
- 8K a year
Staying near Zoombezi Bay
The nearest towns with places to stay are Liberty Township (3) and Columbus (245).
- 1Ohio Stadium
- 2Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
- 3Historic Crew Stadium
- 4ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
- 5Value City Arena
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Zoombezi Bay | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Township | in town | — | 3 1 hotel · 2 campgrounds | 40,625 | $578K | — |
| Columbus | 14 mi southeast | 20 min | 245 206 hotels · 16 motels · 12 inns & B&Bs · 7 lodges & cabins · 2 hostels · 2 campgrounds | 938,396 | $253K | D |
| Dublin | 3 mi southwest | 5 min | 25 24 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 49,094 | $564K | B+ |
| Washington Township | 4 mi south | 5 min | 25 24 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 51,915 | $537K | — |
| Norwich Township | 8 mi south | 10 min | 9 8 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 39,547 | $377K | — |
| Hilliard | 9 mi south | 15 min | 9 8 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 38,898 | $385K | B |
| Delaware | 9 mi north | 15 min | 9 3 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 campgrounds | 46,636 | $318K | B |
| Marysville | 13 mi west | 20 min | 8 6 hotels · 2 lodges & cabins | 30,190 | $301K | B |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More near Zoombezi Bay
More places people know lie within 59 miles.
Big draw112 mi Stadium & arenaOhio Stadium
2in town Zoo & aquariumColumbus Zoo and Aquarium
312 mi Stadium & arenaHistoric Crew Stadium
414 mi Stadium & arenaScottsMiracle-Gro Field
58 mi MuseumNational Museum of the United States Air Force1.0M visitors a year
54 mi MuseumOhio State Reformatory
511 mi Stadium & arenaValue City Arena
35 mi MountainCampbell HillPhoto credits
Ohio Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Columbus Zoo and Aquarium: Adolphus79 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Historic Crew Stadium: Rick Dikeman, CC BY-SA 3.0 · ScottsMiracle-Gro Field: Nova Crystallis, CC BY-SA 4.0 · National Museum of the United States Air Force: No machine-readable author provided. Rogerd assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ohio State Reformatory: Niagara66, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Value City Arena: Nick81aku at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Campbell Hill: Analogue Kid (talk)., CC BY-SA 3.0
Visiting Zoombezi Bay: the answers
When is Zoombezi Bay open?
May to September. Check its calendar for the days and hours, which change through the season.
Is Zoombezi Bay in Liberty Township?
Yes. It’s inside Liberty Township, OH.
When is the best time to visit Zoombezi Bay?
April, May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 64–83°.
How many people visit Zoombezi Bay each year?
440,000 in 2024, according to Wikidata.
What is the closest airport to Zoombezi Bay?
John Glenn Columbus (CMH), about 16 miles away.
Where should I stay near Zoombezi Bay?
Columbus (14 mi, 245 places to stay), Dublin (3 mi, 25 places to stay) and Washington Township (4 mi, 25 places to stay).
Tips for visiting, from Liberty Township
People in Liberty Township have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.