Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Date opened	May 1905; 1927
Location	Powell, Ohio, USA
Land area	82 acres (250 acres after expansion)
Coordinates	40°9′22.557″N, 83°7′6.250″W
# of Animals	6,300
# of Species	793[1]
Accreditations/ Memberships	AZA
Major exhibits	African Forest, African Savanna (2010), Asia Quest, Australia, Islands of Southeast Asia, North America, Pachyderms, Polar Frontier (2008), Reptiles, Shores
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The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is a non-profit zoo located in Powell, Ohio (Liberty Township/Delaware County), just north of Columbus. It has a worldwide reputation, largely attributable to the efforts and promotion of director emeritus Jack Hanna. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Powell is a city in Delaware County, Ohio, United States. ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Cleveland Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²)  - Width 220 miles (355 km)  - Length 220 miles (355 km)  - % water 8. ... An acre is the name of a unit of area in a number of different systems, including Imperial units and United States customary units. ... In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biodiversity. ... The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (formerly the American Zoo and Aquarium Association), or AZA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of zoos and aquariums in the areas of conservation, education, science, and recreation. ... A non-profit organization (often called non-profit org or simply non-profit or not-for-profit) can be seen as an organization that doesnt have a goal to make a profit. ... Giraffes in Sydneys Taronga Zoo A zoological garden, zoological park, or zoo is a facility in which animals are confined within enclosures and displayed to the public, and in which they may also be bred. ... Powell is a city in Delaware County, Ohio, United States. ... Nickname: The Arch City The Discovery City Location in the state of Ohio, USA Coordinates: Country United States State Ohio Counties Franklin, Delaware, and Fairfield  - Mayor Michael B. Coleman (D) Area    - City  212. ... Monkeys on the Interstate, 1989, by Jack Hanna Jack Hanna (b. ...

The Columbus Zoo is home to over 6,000 animals representing over 700 species and sees over 1.5 million visitors annually. In addition the zoo owns an 18-hole golf course, known as Safari Golf Club, and a waterpark, known as Wyandot Lake. Both are located just south of the zoo. In total, the zoo owns 580 acres of land, with just under half dedicated to the zoo itself. Wyandot Lake is a water park located in Columbus, OH. It is owned by Six Flags, and host to over 45 rides and attractions. ...

The zoo also has a close working relationship with the Wilds, a 10,000 acre animal conservation center located in southeast Ohio.

History

The original Columbus Zoo was located in the north Columbus neighborhood of Beechwold in Clintonville. The zoo opened in May, 1905 but closed for unknown reasons only five months later in October, 1905. The former monkey house can still be seen on the property of 150 Beechwold Road where it is used as a barn. The zoo's original brick entranceway can also be seen on North High Street at Beechwold Road.^[2] Walhalla, a ravine in Clintonville Clintonville is an unincorporated neighborhood in north-central Columbus, Ohio, with around 28,000 residents. ... 1905 (MCMV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar). ... 1905 (MCMV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar). ...

The present Columbus Zoo opened in 1927 as the Columbus Zoological Gardens. The city of Columbus took over management of the Zoo in 1951, but later gave up ownership to the Zoological Park Association, Inc., a non-profit organization, in 1970. The city, however, continued providing funds from the city's General Fund until 1986.^[3] 1927 (MCMXXVII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar). ... 1951 (MCMLI) was a common year starting on Monday; see its calendar. ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday. ... 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Colo

On December 22, 1956, Colo, a Western lowland gorilla, became the world's first captive-born gorilla at the Columbus Zoo. She is one of the third oldest gorilla in captivity, and in 2006 celebrated her 50th birthday. Colo's family is now very extended, with three children, sixteen grandchildren, and six family members in the 4^th and 5^th generations. In total, 30 gorillas have been born at the Columbus Zoo and five currently reside there.^[4] December 22 is the 356th day of the year (357th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1956 (MCMLVI) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Colo was the first gorilla born in captivity, December 1956, at the Columbus Zoo. ... Trinomial name Gorilla gorilla gorilla (Savage, 1847) The Western Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) is a subspecies of the Western Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla) that lives in montane, primary, and secondary forests and lowland swamps throughout all or parts of Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo... Type species Troglodytes gorilla Savage, 1847 distribution of Gorilla Species Gorilla gorilla Gorilla beringei The gorilla, the largest of the living primates, is a ground-dwelling omnivore that inhabits the forests of Africa. ...

Jack Hanna

Jack Hanna became the director of the Columbus Zoo in 1978 and remained until 1993. The zoo benefited greatly from his zealous attitude towards animals, rising to national recognition during his tenure. Prior to his arrival, the zoo saw an average annual attendance of about 360,000. In addition, the zoo grounds were dirty and the animal facilities were in need of rennovation. Hanna put an extensive amount of effort into turning the Columbus Zoo into a model facility, including picking up trash after hours. Cage enclosures were also removed during his time and replaced with more natural looking habitats. His enthusiasm, along with his national television recognition, helped attract more visitors to the zoo, with over 1.4 million visitors annually by 1992.^[5] 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday. ... 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ...

Mangels-Illions Carousel

In the spring of 2000 the zoo added its restored 1914 Mangels-Illions carousel. This carousel had originally been built for the former Olentangy Park in Clintonville. When the park closed in 1938 the carousel was moved to Wyandotte Lake where it continued operating for sixty years, though in deteriorating condition. In 1999 the carousel was removed and underwent a million dollar restoration before being moved to a new location at the zoo. With 52 hand carved horses and 2 chariots this rare "grand carousel" in the Coney Island style is one of only a few manufactured by the William E. Mangels Company as a Mangels-Illiions carousel. It was ridden 42,000 times in its first month of operation at the zoo, and celebrated its one millionth rider on July 28, 2004.^[6] 1914 (MCMXIV) was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... A carousel in a summer festival in London, with traditional animal mounts, barley twist poles and fairy lights. ... Formerly located in Columbus, Ohio in the area of Clintonville,in the early years of the 20th century Olentangy Park was once the largest amusement park in the United States. ... Walhalla, a ravine in Clintonville Clintonville is an unincorporated neighborhood in north-central Columbus, Ohio, with around 28,000 residents. ... Binomial name Equus caballus Linnaeus, 1758 The horse (Equus caballus, sometimes seen as a subspecies of the Wild Horse, Equus ferus caballus) is a large odd-toed ungulate mammal, one of ten modern species of the genus Equus. ... Hittite chariot (drawing of an Egyptian relief) Approximate historical map of the spread of the chariot, 2000 –500 BC. A chariot is a two-wheeled, horse-drawn vehicle. ... Image of Coney Island, located in the middle left of the picture, taken by NASA. The peninsula to the right is Rockaway, Queens. ... July 28 is the 209th day (210th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 156 days remaining. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Recent Events

Expansion

In 2004 voters passed a measure that would raise an estimated $180 million to expand the zoo over the next 10 years. The 120 acre expansion is planned to include additional parking, Polar Frontier, an exhibit including polar bears and arctic foxes, as well as an African savannah. There is also a South American exhibit planned for the near future. To make room for these new exhibits, bordering Powell Road will also be relocated around the eastern and southern border of the zoo. A new entrance gate will also be constructed along the new roadway, and is expected to be in use by 2007. Long term plans include the possibility of a resort-style hotel to help intice tourists to visit the zoo as well as its neighboring outdoor water/amusement park, Wyandot Lake.^[7] 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the Anno Domini (common) era. ... Fun at a water park A water park is an amusement park that features waterplay areas, such as water slides, splash pads, spraygrounds (water playgrounds), lazy rivers, or other recreational bathing environments. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

Outside the Zoo

In June 2006, the Columbus Zoo announced that it would be purchasing Six Flags-operated Wyandot Lake. The zoo will take over the park beginning in 2007 although they may choose to contract with a third party to oversee day to day operations. Wyandot Lake will be closed all of 2007 due to renovations, but will open in 2008 with a new name and a zoo-themed atmosphere to compliment its next-door neighbor. ^[8] This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the Anno Domini (common) era. ...

Regions and attractions

The Columbus Zoo is divided into 8 regions (10 after the current expansion is complete), each housing animals from a particular region of the world. Food and souvenir shops are placed throughout the zoo, themed for the region the shop is in.

There are two modes of transportation through the zoo other than walking. These include a train which circles the North America region and a boat ride around the Islands of Southeast Asia region. World map showing North America A satellite composite image of North America. ...

North America

The North America region of the Columbus zoo is the largest and the oldest. It is currently located on the far east side of the zoo, but will become more central once expansion efforts are completed. In total, North America contains 13 large exhibits featuring a wetlands area and an 84,000 ft³ migratory songbird aviary containing over 40 species. In addition to the exhibits, the North America region contains the train ride which travels past the open plains exhibits.^[9]

The 13 exhibits and featured species:^[10]

• 4 large mammal exhibits (American Bison and Pronghorn, Moose, Brown Bear, Black Bear)
• 2 cat exhibits (Mountain Lion, Bobcat)
• 2 wolf exhibits (Mexican Wolf, Gray Wolf)
• 2 small mammal exhibits (Black Tailed Prairie Dog, Wolverine)
• 2 large bird habitats (Trumpeter Swan, Bald Eagle)
• 1 wetlands habitat (North American River Otter)

Binomial name Bison bison (Linnaeus, 1758) Subspecies B. b. ... Binomial name Antilocapra americana Ord, 1815 Subspecies The Pronghorn (Antilocapra americana) is the only surviving member of the family Antilocapridae, and the fastest mammal in North America running at speeds of 58 mph (90 km/h). ... Binomial name Alces alces (Linnaeus, 1758) Moose range map The moose (so named in North America) or elk (in Europe), Alces alces, is the largest member of the deer family Cervidae, distinguished from the others by the palmate antlers of its males. ... Binomial name Ursus arctos Linnaeus, 1758 Ursus arctos range map. ... Binomial name Ursus americanus The American Black Bear (Ursus americanus), also known as simply the black bear or cinnamon bear, is the most common bear in North America. ... Binomial name Puma concolor (Linnaeus, 1771) The puma (Puma concolor) is a type of large cat found in North, Central and South America. ... Binomial name Lynx rufus (Schreber, 1777) The Bobcat (Lynx rufus) is a wild cat native to North America. ... Trinomial name Canis lupus baileyi (Nelson & Goldman, 1929) Mexican wolf range The Mexican Wolf (Canis lupus baileyi) is the rarest, most genetically distinct subspecies of the Gray Wolf in North America. ... “Gray Wolves” redirects here. ... Species Cynomys gunnisoni Cynomys leucurus Cynomys ludovicianus Cynomys mexicanus Cynomys parvidens Prairie dogs are small stout-bodied burrowing rodents with shallow cheek pouches native to both North and Central America. ... Binomial name Gulo gulo (Linnaeus, 1758) Wolverine range The Wolverine (Gulo gulo) is the largest land-dwelling species of the Mustelidae or weasel family (the Giant Otter is largest overall), and is the only species currently classified in the genus Gulo (meaning glutton). It is also called the Glutton or... Binomial name Cygnus buccinator Richardson, 1832 The Trumpeter Swan (Cygnus buccinator) is the largest native North American swan. ... Binomial name Haliaeetus leucocephalus (Linnaeus, 1766) Subspecies (Linnaeus, 1766) Southern Bald Eagle Audubon, 1827) Northern Bald Eagle or Washingtons Eagle Synonyms Falco leucocephalus Linnaeus, 1766 The Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), also known in North America as the American Eagle, is a bird of prey found in North America, most... Binomial name Lontra canadensis (Schreber, 1777) A river otter in the pacific tide pools in Olympic National Park. ...

Pachyderms

The pachyderm region is the home of Asian Elephants and Black Rhinoceroses and is located just west of the North America region. It features a large outdoor habitat for both species, as well as a 41,000 ft² indoor facility which houses the animals during inclement weather. The indoor facility is the largest indoor exhibit of its kind in North America and the 2nd in the world, and can house 10 elepants and 3-4 rhinos simultaneously. ^[11] Pachyderm is a Greek word, consisting of the words pachy meaning fat (thick), and derma meaning skin. ... Binomial name Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 Asian Elephant range The Asian or Asiatic Elephant (Elephas maximus), sometimes known by the name of its nominate subspecies (the Indian Elephant), is one of the three living species of elephant, and the only living species of the genus Elephas. ... Binomial name Diceros bicornis Linnaeus, 1758 Black Rhinoceros range Subspecies Diceros bicornis michaeli Diceros bicornis longipes Diceros bicornis minor Diceros bicornis bicornis The Black Rhinoceros, Diceros bicornis also colloquially Black Rhino is a mammal in the order Perissodactyla, native to the eastern and central areas of Africa including Kenya, Tanzania...

Asia Quest

Asia Quest is the newest region at the Columbus Zoo, opening in two phases in 2006. The region is an attempt to more fully immerse visitors into the exhibits, not only building large and attractive exhibits, but also melding them together with the scenery. Doing so creates a miniature Asia, with the main path passing a waterfall, travelling through a cave, through a Chinese forest, and a pheasant aviary designed to look like an abandoned Asian garden. Instead of fences, habitats are either recessed and seperated via rock walls, or on ground level and seperated by the rock walls and glass. Asia Quest also promotes donations for animal conservation, as many of the region's animals are threatened in the wild.^[12] For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Genera Ithaginis Catreus Rheinartia Crossoptilon Lophura Argusianus Pucrasia Syrmaticus Chrysolophus Phasianus † See also partridge, quail Pheasants are a group of large birds in the order Galliformes. ...

Phase one opened on June 21, featuring 5 animal habitats and the aviary, and phase two opened November 3, completing the region with 3 more exhibits and 8 more species. June 21 is the 172nd day of the year (173rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 193 days remaining. ... November 3 is the 307th day of the year (308th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 58 days remaining. ...

Featured phase one species:

• sun bear
• red panda
• markhor
• pallas cat
• amur tiger
• pheasant aviary

Featured phase two species: Binomial name Ursus (Helarctos) malayanus (Raffles, 1821) The sun bear (Ursus malayanus), is found primarily in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. ... Binomial name Ailurus fulgens F. Cuvier, 1825 Red Panda range subspecies The Red Panda, Ailurus fulgens (shining cat, from a Latinized form of the Greek αιλουρος, ailouros, cat, and the participial form of the Latin fulgere, to shine) [1] is a mostly herbivorous mammal, slightly larger than a domestic cat (55... Binomial name Capra falconeri (Wagner, 1839) The Markhor (Capra falconeri) is a goat-antelope found in sparse woodland in the Western Himalayas. ... Binomial name Otocolobus manul Pallas, 1776 The Pallas Cat (Otocolobus manul, or Felis manul) or Manul is a small wild cat of Central Asia. ... Trinomial name Panthera tigris altaica Temminck, 1884 Distribution of the Amur Tiger (in red) A stretching Siberian tiger The Amur Tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) is a rare subspecies of tiger (). Also known as the Siberian, Korean, Manchurian, or North China Tiger, it is the largest natural animal in the feline...

• White-naped Crane
• Tufted Deer
• Red-crowned Crane
• Reeve's muntjac
• silvery lutung
• golden mantled flying fox
• Malayan Flying Fox
• Black water monitor

Beginning April 2007-September 2007, Kitty, the largest reticulated python in captivity will also be on display. Binomial name Grus vipio (Pallas, 1811) The White-naped Crane is a bird of the crane family. ... Binomial name Elaphodus cephalophus (Milne-Edwards, 1872) The Tufted Deer is a close relative of the muntjac, living somewhat further north over a wide area of central China and northeastern India and Myanmar. ... Binomial name Grus japonensis (Statius Muller, 1776) The Red-crowned Crane (Grus japonensis), also called the Japanese Crane and Manchurian Crane, is a large crane and is the second rarest crane in the world. ... Binomial name Trachypithecus cristatus , The Silvered Langur (Trachypithecus cristatus), also known as the silvered leaf monkey, is an Old World monkey with grey tips on dark brown or black fur, though the groin and ventral side of the tail are yellowish in color. ... Species Pteropus admiralitatum Pteropus aldabrensis Pteropus alecto Pteropus anetianus Pteropus aruensis Pteropus banakrisi Pteropus brunneus Pteropus caniceps Pteropus capistratus Pteropus chrysoproctus Pteropus cognatus Pteropus dasymallus Pteropus faunulus Pteropus fundatus Pteropus giganteus Pteropus gilliardorum Pteropus griseus Pteropus howensis Pteropus hypomelanus Pteropus insularis Pteropus intermedius Pteropus keyensis Pteropus leucopterus Pteropus livingstonii Pteropus...

Reptile habitat

The reptile habitat is the first building encountered heading west after exiting the tunnel under Riverside Drive and is located within the shores region. It is a fully indoor facility, containing numerous snakes, turtles and tortoises. The Columbus Zoo has also bred many threatened reptile species, including Jamaican Boas, Madagascar Ground Boas, yellow-spotted river turtles, and Eastern plains garter snakes.^[13] Subclasses Anapsida Diapsida Synonyms Reptilia Laurenti, 1768 Reptiles are tetrapods and amniotes, animals whose embryos are surrounded by an amniotic membrane, and members of the class Sauropsida. ... blue: sea snakes, black: land snakes Superfamilies and Families Henophidia Aniliidae Anomochilidae Boidae Bolyeriidae Cylindrophiidae Loxocemidae Pythonidae Tropidophiidae Uropeltidae Xenopeltidae Typhlopoidea Anomalepididae Leptotyphlopidae Typhlopidae Xenophidia Acrochordidae Atractaspididae Colubridae Elapidae Hydrophiidae Viperidae For other uses, see Snake (disambiguation). ... blue: sea turtles, black: land turtles Suborders Cryptodira Pleurodira See text for families. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... The Jamaican Boa Epicrates subflavus is a member of the genus Epicrates, and lives in the moist limestone forests of Jamaica and Goat Island. ... Binomial name Acrantophis madagascariensis Duméril & Bibron, 1844 The Madagascar Ground Boa (Acrantophis madagascariensis) is the largest snake species occurring on the island of Madagascar, and can be found in the Madagascar dry deciduous forests. ... Binomial name Podocnemis unifilis One of the larger South American river turtles, the Yellow-spotted river turtle can grow up to 45 cm long and weighing up to 8 kg. ... Species Many; see article. ...

Featured reptile species: ^[14]

• 20-23 snakes: burmese python, pine snake, king cobra, timber rattlesnake
• 12-15 shelled species: long necked turtle, pancake tortoise
• 10 lizards: chameleon, Chuckwalla, Chinese crocodile lizard, gila monster, Solomon Islands skink

Trinomial name Python molurus bivittatus Kuhl, 1820 The Burmese Python (Python molurus bivittatus) is a very large python native to southern Asia, and common in the exotic pet trade. ... Trinomial name Pituophis melanoleucus melanoleucus Daudin, 1803 Pine snakes (Pituophis melanoleucus) are a large species of non-venomous colubrid snakes native to the United States. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Trinomial name Crotalus horridus Linnaeus, 1758 Crotalus horridus is a venomous rattlesnake species commonly known as the timber rattlesnake. ... Binomial name Malacochersus tornieri The Pancake Tortoise, or Malacochersus tornieri, is a flat-shelled tortoise most commonly found in Tanzania and Kenya. ... Genera Bradypodion Calumma Chamaeleo Furcifer Kinyongia Nadzikambia Brookesia Rieppeleon Rhampholeon Chameleons (family Chamaeleonidae) are squamates that belong to one of the best-known lizard families. ... Species Sauromalus ater Sauromalus australis Sauromalus hispidus Sauromalus obesus Sauromalus slevini Sauromalus varius Chuckwallas (less commonly Chuckawallas) are large lizards found primarily in arid regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. ... The Chinese crocodile lizard(Shinisaurus Crocodilurus) is classed by ICUN as vulnerable. ... {{Taxobox | color = pink | POOP The Gila monster (pronounced HEE-la, IPA pronunciation: ) (Heloderma suspectum) is a species of venomous lizard that lives from southwest Utah to the southern Sonora and northern Sinaloa; extreme southwest New Mexico to southern Nevada and just into eastern California. ... Binomial name Corucia zebrata {{{author}}}, {{{date}}} The Solomon Islands skink (Corucia zebrata) is a territorial species of skink originating from the Solomon Islands. ...

Shores

The shores region is most well-known for the fish and manatee aquariums, known as "Discovery Reef" and "Manatee Coast". In addition to the indoor aquariums, the shores region also features exhibits of greater flamingos, American alligators, and humboldt penguins. Species Trichechus inunguis Trichechus manatus Trichechus senegalensis For the record label, see Manatee Records. ... Binomial name Phoenicopterus roseus Pallas, 1811 Synonyms Phoenicopterus antiquorum The Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) is the most widespread species of the flamingo family. ... Binomial name Alligator mississippiensis (Daudin, 1801) American Alligator range map The American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) is one of the two living species of Alligator, a genus within the family Alligatoridae. ... Binomial name Spheniscus humboldti Meyen, 1834 The Humboldt Penguin (Spheniscus humboldti) is a South American penguin, breeding in coastal Peru and Chile. ...

Discovery Reef is a 85,000-gallon saltwater aquarium and houses numerous species of fish, sting rays, sharks and sea turtles. It also houses a live coral exhibit, one of the largest in the United States although the coral in the largest tank is synthetic.

Manatee Coast, which opened in 1999, is the cornerstone of the region, supporting the endangered West Indian Manatees in a 190,000 gallon indoor habitat. This habitat is one of only three outside of Florida to keep manatees, making it an especially popular exhibit. The building is also covered by a retractable roof, which creates an outdoor environment for up to 5 manatees during warm weather.^[15][16] 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... Binomial name Trichechus manatus Linnaeus, 1758 A group of three West Indian manatees. ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Largest metro area Miami Area  Ranked 22nd  - Total 65,795[1] sq mi (170,304[1] km²)  - Width 361 miles (582 km)  - Length 447 miles (721 km)  - % water 17. ...

African Forest

The African Forest region opened in 2000 and showcases animals from the Central African rainforest, which includes numerous primates, hooved mammals, large cats, and many birds housed in an aviary. The highlight of the region is the primate area featuring three generations of Western Lowland Gorillas, the progeny of Colo.^[17] Families 15, See classification A primate (L. prima, first) is any member of the biological order Primates, the group that contains all the species commonly related to the lemurs, monkeys, and apes, with the latter category including humans. ... Trinomial name Gorilla gorilla gorilla (Savage, 1847) The Western Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) is a subspecies of the Western Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla) that lives in montane, primary, and secondary forests and lowland swamps throughout all or parts of Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo...

The Columbus Zoo has a rapidly expanding group of bonobos, also known as pygmy chimpanzees. Bonobos are the closest living relative to humans and are only found at six U.S. zoos and about a dozen worldwide zoos outside their native Democratic Republic of the Congo, where they are critically endangered. For other uses, see Bonobo (disambiguation). ... An endangered species is a species whose population is so small that it is in danger of becoming extinct. ...

Featured African mammals:^[18]

• Primates: Western Lowland Gorillas, bonobos, Angola Colobus Monkeys, Drills
• Hooved mammals: Okapi, Red-flanked Duiker
• Cats: Leopards
• Pigs: Red River Hogs

Binomial name Colobus angolensis P. Sclater, 1860 The Angola Colobus (Colobus angolensis) is an arboreal Old World monkey belonging to the Colobus genus. ... Binomial name Mandrillus leucophaeus Linnaeus, 1758 The Drill (Mandrillus leucophaeus) is a primate of the Cercopithecidae (Old-world Monkeys) family, closely related to the baboons and even more closely to the Mandrill. ... | color = pink | name = Okapi | status = LR/nt | trend = stable | image = Okapi2. ... Binomial name Cephalophus rufilatus Gray, 1846 The Red-flanked Duiker (Cephalophus rufilatus), is a tiny antelope found in western and central Africa. ... Binomial name Panthera pardus Linnaeus, 1758 Synonyms Felis pardus Linnaeus, 1758 The Leopard (Panthera pardus) is one of the four big cats of the genus Panthera. ... Binomial name Potamochoerus porcus (Linnaeus, 1758) The Red River Hog (Potamochoerus porcus) is a wild member of the pig family that lives in the rainforests, mountains and brushes of Africa. ...

Australia

The Australia region is located on the far west side of the zoo, lying along the east bank of the Scioto River. Its feature habitat is the walkthrough kangaroo exhibit, which houses red kangaroos. The habitat is at ground-level, which allows visitors to walk through the actual habitat along with the kangaroos. Also included in the region is a [[lorikeet] garden, koala exhibit, a tropical aviary housing over 30 Australian bird species, and the "Roadhouse", an indoor facility displaying Australia's nocturnal species.^[19] Perspective view looking upstream of Scioto River valley near Portsmouth, Ohio. ... Binomial name Macropus rufus Desmarest, 1822 The Red Kangaroo (Macropus rufus) is the largest of all kangaroos and the largest surviving marsupial. ... Binomial name Phascolarctos cinereus (Goldfuss, 1817) The Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) is a thickset arboreal marsupial herbivore native to Australia, and the only extant representative of the family Phascolarctidae. ...

Featured Australian species:^[20]

• Western Gray Kangaroo
• Koala
• Lesser Malayan Chevrotain
• Brown Kiwi
• Fishing Cat
• Prevost's Squirrel
• Tiger Quoll
• Banded Palm Civet
• Lesser Dog-faced Fruit Bat
• Feathertail Glider
• Rainbow Lorikeet

Binomial name Macropus fuliginosus Desmarest, 1817 The Western Grey Kangaroo (Macropus fuliginosis or alternately Macropus fuliginosus) is a large and very common macropod, found across almost the entire southern part of Australia, from just south of Shark Bay to coastal South Australia, western Victoria, and the entire Murray-Darling Basin... Binomial name Phascolarctos cinereus (Goldfuss, 1817) The Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) is a thickset arboreal marsupial herbivore native to Australia, and the only extant representative of the family Phascolarctidae. ... Species n. ... Binomial name Prionailurus viverrinus or Felis viverrina (Bennett, 1833) The Fishing Cat (Prionailurus viverrinus or Felis viverrina) is a medium-sized cat of Asia. ... Binomial name Dasyurus maculatus Kerr, 1792 Range of the Tiger Quoll: D.m. ... Binomial name Hemigalus derbyanus (Gray, 1837) The Banded Palm Civet (Hemigalus derbyanus) is a civet. ... Binomial name Acrobates pygmaeus (Shaw, 1793) The Feathertail Glider (Acrobates pygmaeus) is the worlds smallest gliding mammal. ... Binomial name Trichoglossus haematodus (Linnaeus, 1771) The Rainbow lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus) is a bird common to the eastern seaboard of Australia, ranging though to South Australia. ...

Islands of Southeast Asia

The Islands of Southeast Asia region, opening in 2003, was the newest region at the Columbus Zoo until Asia Quest opened. Similarly to Asia Quest, Islands of Southeast Asia attempts to be more immersive, melding the exhibits and scenery to create the feeling that the visitor is walking through one continuous exhibit. This is done mostly with man-made scenery and vegitation. Included in the man-made scenery is a waterway that flows around the region and carries the boat ride from which visitors can view the region's exhibits.^[21] Man-Made is the eigth album by British alternative rock band Teenage Fanclub, released in 2005. ...

Featured Southeast Asian species:^[22]

• Orangutan
• Komodo Dragon
• Siamang
• Oriental Small-clawed Otter
• Black Swan
• Lesser Whistling Duck
• Cattle Egret
• Gibbon

Type species Simia pygmaeus Linnaeus, 1760 Orangutan distribution Species Pongo pygmaeus Pongo abelii The orangutans are two species of great apes with long arms and reddish, sometimes brown, hair native to Indonesia and Malaysia . ... Binomial name Varanus komodoensis Ouwens, 1912 Komodo dragon distribution The Komodo Dragon, also known as the Komodo Monitor, Komodo Island Monitor, Ora (to the natives of Komodo[2]), or simply Komodo (Varanus komodoensis), is the largest living species of lizard, growing to an average length of 2-3 meters (approximately... Binomial name Symphalangus syndactylus (Raffles, 1821) The Siamang (Symphalangus syndactylus) is an arboreal, black furred gibbon native to the forests of Malaysia, Thailand, and Sumatra. ... Binomial name Amblonyx cinereus (Illiger, 1815) Oriental Small-clawed Otters, (aka Asian Small-Clawed Otters) are the smallest otters in the world. ... Binomial name Cygnus atratus Latham, 1790 Subspecies Black Swan New Zealand Swan (extinct) Synonyms Anas atrata Latham, 1790 Chenopis atratus The Black Swan, Cygnus atratus is a large non-migratory waterbird which breeds mainly in the southeast and southwest of Australia. ... Binomial name Dendrocygna javanica Horsfield, 1821 The Lesser Whistling Duck, or Indian Whistling Duck, Dendrocygna javanica, is a small whistling duck which breeds in India and southeast Asia. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ...

Polar Frontier (2008)

The Polar Frontier region will be an extension of the North America region and will feature animals native to colder climates including dall sheep and arctic foxes. The region will also mark the return of polar bears to the zoo, whose habitat will include an underwater viewing area. Binomial name Ovis dalli Nelson, 1884 The Dall Sheep (originally Dalls Sheep, sometimes called Thinhorn Sheep), Ovis dalli, is a wild sheep of the mountainous regions of northwest North America, ranging from white to slate brown and having curved yellowish brown horns. ... Binomial name Alopex lagopus (Linnaeus, 1758) The arctic fox (Alopex lagopus), also known as the polar fox, is a small fox native to cold Arctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere. ...

African Savannah (2010)

The African Savannah region will be located to the west and east of the zoo land as it sits today. The area will encompass 70 acres of land, and will feature many African plains animals. Returning will be zebras and giraffes, who were moved in order to accomodate Asia Quest. Additionally, antelope, hyenas, and hippos will be added to the zoo's species list. Species Equus zebra Equus quagga Equus grevyi See Equus for other species. ... Binomial name Giraffa camelopardalis Linnaeus, 1758 The Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) is an even-toed ungulate mammal and the tallest of all land living animal species. ... Genera Aepyceros Alcelaphus Antidorcas Antilope Cephalophus Connochaetes Damaliscus Gazella Hippotragus Kobus Madoqua Neotragus Oreotragus Oryx Ourebia Pantholops Procapra Sylvicapra Taurotragus Tragelaphus and others Antelope are herbivorous mammals of the family Bovidae, often noted for their horns. ... Subfamilies and Genera Hyaeninae Crocuta Hyaena Parahyaena Protelinae Proteles Hyenas or Hyænas are moderately large terrestrial carnivores native to Africa, Arabia, Asia and the Indian subcontinent. ... Hippo can mean: Short for hippopotamus. ...

Following the design of recent exhibits such as the Islands of Southeast Asia, the African Savannah will attempt to merge habitats and scenery to make visitors feel as if they are on the plains. Included in this will be a simulated Zambezi River, which will contain a paddle boat ride for visitors to travel the region. A rail line will also provide alternate transportation around the region.^[23] Zambezi River in North Western Zambia The Zambezi (also spelled Zambesi) is a river in Southern Africa. ...

Conservation

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium runs a conservation program which funds multiple projects outside of the zoo. In the 2005-2006 fiscal year, the zoo provided $690,641 worth of grants to fifteen separate projects and over $3.3 million over the past five years.^[24] The majority of these funds come directly from the zoo's operating budget, but they also come from gift shop proceeds and visitor donations.^[25] Projects the zoo supports include the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, the International Elephant Foundation, and the Ohio Wildlife Center.^[26] Grants are funds given to tax-exempt nonprofit organizations or local governments by foundations, corporations, governments, small business and individuals. ... Dian Fossey (January 16, 1932 – [[December 27 ]], 1985) was an American Zoologist who completed an extended study of several gorilla groups. ...

In an effort to increase funding for, and public awareness of the conservation projects around the world, the Columbus Zoo has in recent years incorporated information about threatened and endangered species into exhibits. In addition to helping visitors become more aware, the zoo has also added donation boxes which help fund the many projects the Columbus Zoo supports. Threatened species refers to animal and plant species under a serious, but perhaps not imminent, threat of extinction. ... The critically endangered Siberian Tiger, a rare subspecies of tiger. ...

The Columbus Zoo is also involved in conservation programs internally. Manatee Coast, while built as an exhibit, is also a rehabilitation facility for injured manatees. Due to the threatened status of manatees in the wild, Manatee Coast attempts to inform its visitors of the manatee's situation, with an entire room dedicated to manatee conservation. This room includes a video describing the manatee's natural habitat and what can be done to protect them. As of 2003, the zoo has successfully rehabilitated and reintroduced three manatees into the wild.^[27] Wildlife rehabilitation is the process of removing from the wild and caring for: injured, orphaned, or sick wild animals. ...

The Columbus Zoo also runs a breeding program for Mexican Wolves. This program has the goal of having a population of at least 100 wolves living in what was once their natural range. Mexican wolves became extinct in the wild in the mid 20^th century due to being trapped, poisoned, and shot. Since the zoo became involved in 1992, 29 pups have been born at their facility.^[28] In biology and ecology, extinction is the ceasing of existence of a species or group of species. ... (19th century - 20th century - 21st century - more centuries) Decades: 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s As a means of recording the passage of time, the 20th century was that century which lasted from 1901–2000 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar (1900–1999...

References

1. ^ World Association of Zoos and Aquariums
2. ^ Clintonville History: The Columbus Zoo
3. ^ 2004 Columbus Zoo Annual Report
4. ^ Colo
5. ^ Jack Hanna
6. ^ The Columbus Zoo Carousel Spins its One Millionth Rider
7. ^ Out with the old, in with THE MEGAZOO
8. ^ Zoo to keep Wyandot Lake afloat, Marla Matzer Rose. Columbus Dispatch, June 13, 2006.
9. ^ North America Quick Tour
10. ^ North America Animal List
11. ^ Pachyderms Quick Tour
12. ^ Asia Quest Quick Tour
13. ^ Reptiles Quick Tour
14. ^ Columbus Zoo Reptiles
15. ^ Shores Quick Tour
16. ^ Columbus Zoo Shores
17. ^ African Quick Tour
18. ^ African Forest Animal List
19. ^ Australia Quick Tour
20. ^ Australia Species List
21. ^ Islands of Southeast Asia Quick Tour
22. ^ Islands of Southeast Asia Animal List
23. ^ The Future of Your Zoo
24. ^ 2005-2006 Conservation Report
25. ^ Conservation Funds
26. ^ Projects Funded by the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
27. ^ Today's Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
28. ^ Mexican Wolf Captive Management

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External links

• http://www.columbuszoo.org
• Columbus Zoo bonobo site
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