Not only do big cats and bears call zoos home. That s no exception at the Cincinnati Zoo and the Columbus Zoo, both within an easy drive and widely considered to be among the nation s finest zoos. The interior of the historic Elephant House has been reconfigured to allow four times more space for the animals.
Visitors now enter one side of the exhibit to get an up-close view of Asian elephants.
Likewise, this is an exciting time at the Columbus Zoo. Earlier this year, the Columbus Zoo became the first U.S. zoo in 14 years to feature the successful birth of a koala. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is one of only three zoos in the U.S. to offer guests the opportunity to observe and learn about Victoria koalas. At birth, a baby is the size of a nickel and weighs only slightly more. The Columbus Zoo is one of only three zoos in the United States to offer guests the opportunity to observe and learn about koalas.