A faulty door at the Columbus Zoo allowed incompatible lions to mix, leading to a fatal attack. The USDA cited the zoo, which has since reinforced enclosures.

Shortly after the Zoo's opening of the North America Trek, two black bear cubs are introduced into the region.

"Untamed: An Evening of Conservation" on Sept. 19 will raise funds for the Columbus Zoo and The Wilds’ conservation ...

A faulty door at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium's lion enclosure led to the death of a lioness and injuries to a male lion in April. The zoo determined a window in the door created a structural ...

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is hosting the Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival from July 31 to October 5, 2025, featuring ...

A USDA report revealed a faulty door led to a fatal lion incident at the Columbus Zoo. One lioness was euthanized, and two ...

Columbus Zoo staff knew the zoo’s male lion, Roary, and one of the lionesses, Asali, did not get along. Staff believe one of ...

More than a thousand people ran in the second annual Run Wild 5k at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on Sunday morning. “It’s a great way to end the July 4th weekend. It’s a great celebration of the ...

A zoo in Ohio has been cited by the U.S. Department of Agriculture after the agency investigated the death of a female lion at the park. According to the USDA report, the Columbus Zoo self-reported an ...

The zoo provides shade, ice treats, ice bath, fans and other cooling methods to protect the animal from the heat base on their differing needs.

Last spring, the zoo reached a settlement with its former president and CEO Tom Stalf under which he agreed to repay $400,000 due to questionable perks provided to him and family members.