Zoombezi Bay

Zoombezi Bay
Previously known as Zoo Park (1936–1984)
Wyandot Lake (1984–2006)
LocationPowell, Ohio, United States
Coordinates40°09′18″N 83°07′12″W / 40.154896°N 83.119866°W / 40.154896; -83.119866
StatusOperating
Opened1937 (1937) (as Zoo Park)
24 May 1984 (1984-05-24) (as Wyandot Lake)
May 26, 2008; 16 years ago (2008-05-26) (as Zoombezi Bay)
OwnerColumbus Zoo and Aquarium
Operating seasonMay to September
Area22.7 acres (92,000 m2)
Attractions
Water rides17
Websitewww.zoombezibay.com

Zoombezi Bay (/zmˌbzi ˈb/) 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.