NEW WEBSITES AND APP ENHANCE GUEST EXPERIENCE
In early spring, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, The Wilds, Zoombezi Bay, and Safari Golf Club unveiled new websites showcasing their conservation efforts and attractions with user-friendly features for planning visits. These sites offer detailed information about animals, events, conservation impact, and programs, engaging guests and highlighting unique experiences. Shortly after, the Zoo and Zoombezi Bay launched a mobile app enabling guests to plan their
visits, purchase tickets, map out their routes, and receive activity reminders. These platforms cater to individuals and families, offering various options for an unforgettable and tailored visit.
CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF SPLASH-TASTIC FUN
The biggest addition for 2023 was Pelican Point, a new attraction specifically targeted for young children. Families were able to experience new interactive features, fun aquatic animals, and small waterslides perfect for waterpark fans in training. The area around Pelican Point also featured new lounge chairs and additional shaded seating, rounding out a whole new experience for 2023. As Zoombezi Bay continues to grow and evolve, it was also time to say farewell to some events and experiences. 2023 saw the final year for ZOMBIEzi Bay, Central Ohio’s Ultimate Halloween Experience. But fear not! There is exciting change and new experiences on the horizon that Zoombezi Bay guests will be sure to enjoy.
Zoombezi Bay celebrated its 15th anniversary season in 2023! This milestone summer featured numerous events and additions to highlight 15 years of fun. The 15th Splash Bash party kicked off the summer season featuring appearances by Character Ambassadors, a DJ, and specialty food, drink, and merchandise. And, speaking of Character Ambassadors, Zoombezi Bay debuted its very own Ambassador in 2023
– Sam Pelican! This lovable pelican joins the Character Ambassador family of Manny Manatee, Tommy C. Turtle, Jama Giraffe, and more.
POLLINATOR INITIATIVE TAKES ROOT
This project was made possible by Safari Golf Club being a part of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf, an award-winning education and certification program that helps golf courses protect the environment and preserve the natural heritage of the game of golf.
In 2023, Safari Golf Club was awarded $25,000 by The FairWays Foundation for the creation of a new pollinator habitat to enhance lake buffering. The project commenced in late 2023 and will be completed in June 2024. It will replace invasive plants, such as thistles and honeysuckle, with native pollinator- preferred species. It will also provide an educational opportunity to share important messages with golfers, guests, and staff about ways to increase native plants and make the site aesthetically pleasing.
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