Previously known as Zoo Park (1936–1984) Wyandot Lake (1984–2006) | |
Location | Powell, Ohio, United States |
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Coordinates | 40°09′18″N 83°07′12″W / 40.154896°N 83.119866°W |
Status | Operating |
Opened | 1937 24 May 1984 (as Wyandot Lake) May 26, 2008 (as Zoombezi Bay) | (as Zoo Park)
Owner | Columbus Zoo and Aquarium |
Operating season | May to September |
Area | 22.7 acres (92,000 m2) |
Attractions | |
Water rides | 17 |
Website | www.zoombezibay.com |
Zoombezi Bay (/zuːmˌbiːzi ˈbeɪ/) is a 22.7-acre (9.2 ha) water park owned by the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium near Powell, Ohio just north of Columbus. The park sits on the site of the former Wyandot Lake Adventure Park, which was purchased by the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in 2006. Zoombezi Bay opened to the public on May 26, 2008, and currently ranks as one of the Midwest's most popular water parks, attracting more than 400,000 visitors annually.