Prepare to be amazed! The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is a recreational and educational complex home to over 10,000 animals, many rides and other attractions. Join members and guests of the ACE Eastern Great Lakes region for a unique day to experience all the zoo has to offer. The highlight of the event includes, Sea Dragon, which will be receiving its designation as an ACE Roller Coaster Landmark. Also at the Columbus Zoo is Tidal Twist, a Zamperla Spinning Coaster. Both coasters are included in an hour of ERT! The zoo is also home to the historic 1914 Mangels-Illions Grand Carousel, originally located in the now-closed Olentangy Park in nearby Clintonville. All while learning about animals from around the world.To learn more about all the zoo has to offer during your visit, please visit https://www.columbuszoo.org.
Event Schedule:
8:00 am -9:30 am: Check-in and Packet Distribution ***
***THIS IS OFFSITE REGISTRATION. No packets will be mailed out prior to the event. Location of registration is TO BE DETERMINED.
9:00 am -6:00 pm: Zoo and all attractions are open to the participants and the public.
10:30 am: Zoombezi Bay (waterpark) opens to participants and the public.
10:15 am ACE Roller Coaster Landmark Plaque Presentation - Sea Dragon
10:30 - 11:00: organized rides for media footage (members of the public are also able to attend)
1:30 pm: ITOT on The Grand Carousel--The Shores Region
2:30 pm: ITOT on The Island Boat Ride--Australia and The Islands Region
3:30 pm: ITOT on The North American Train Ride--North America region
4:30 pm: ITOT on Falcon Fall--Adventure Cove rides area
5:00 pm: ITOT on Mission Macaw--Adventure Cove rides area
5:45 pm: Group Photo in front of the Sea Dragon roller coaster
6:00 pm-7:00 pm: ERT on Sea Dragon and Tidal Twist (NEW for 2021).
7:00 pm Event ends
NOTE: This schedule is tentative and subject to change.
Registration Options:
Zoo Gold Member Individual Registration: $18
60+ or Age 3-9 Registration (no waterpark): $37
Zoo Member Registration: $28
Zoo Admission: $42
Zoo Admission + Zoombezi Bay (waterpark) Admission (all ages): $52
REGISTRATION CLOSES: Sunday, July 10th at 9 pm.
CLICK HERE to register.
Non-member registration is an additional $5. All non-members must attend as a guest of an ACE Member and provide that member's name during registration.
Registration includes parking, access to all rides, ERT and a meal voucher. The meal voucher is good for an entree item, a side, and a single serve beverage. Look for the “Dining Pass Icon” on menus throughout the park. There is no organized meal with this event.
Don't miss this rare opportunity to see the first ACE Roller Coaster Landmark dedication in Central Ohio!
All attendees (including non-members and guests) are expected to follow the ACE Code of Conduct, which can be found at aceonline.org/conduct, including all park mandates related to COVID-19. ACE members will be held responsible for the actions of any of their guests
To learn more about all the zoo has to offer during your visit, please visit https://www.columbuszoo.org.