Columbus zoo 2010 » Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

21-05-2010

blospz, I agree with geomorph: going on a weekday isn't going to save you on this one.

I've been ~10 times now and honestly, most of the animals I haven't seen have been because it was too crowded or I gave up on bothering, not the animals themselves. Last summer when we went, I gave up on viewing the whole entire Asia Quest area after waiting for almost an hour to get around the line to see the baby elephant, the food services line conveniently right next to it and to get into the indoor exhibit. For me, too many people is just too much when it's that bad. Best of luck, I've never been much a fan of the zoo but look forward to hearing another opinion on it!!!!

24-05-2010

Headed out to Columbus today; a few words on Polar Bear Frontier. Well one word is enough: eh.

I couldn't get any photos (people...people...people + heat) but the polar bear part really failed in my mind. Two smaller areas for the bears and an underground viewing that looked way better in videos. I will give them a lot of credit that there is GRASS and LAND in the exhibit as opposed to fake rock but...they're on the smallish side. I'm hoping heading again next weekend will give me a different view.

The brown bears, however, look great. Three viewing areas from three different angles of the exhibit, a nice pool with fresh fish (though I am told Brutus is a poor fisher :P) and real land. Nice upgrade for the bears.

The foxes, well....smaller chicken wire kind of exhibit. Poor lighting in the early morning so I can't really judge but I did expect more.


Anyone else have thoughts on it? I'll be sure to send photos next week!

24-05-2010

Oh that's sad to hear! It looked incredible in the photos! Well I'm use to the Buffalo Zoo so I'm sure its definitely an upgrade! Yeah I would like to hear others thoughts on it too.