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Congo Expedition

4.9 ★★★★★ · 85 Google reviews · 24 photos
Zoo · Delaware, OH

Congo Expedition at a glance

Visitors consistently highlight the immersive, naturalistic habitats and well-designed enclosures for gorillas, hippos, and primates. Reviewers note that staff members and guides provide informative interactions, enhancing the viewing experience, while the adjacent food court offers quick service and varied dining options. One minor criticism mentions an expectation for more Congo River-themed elements, though overall sentiment remains positive regarding animal activity and enclosure quality.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 85 reviews (89% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 85 Google reviews (47 with written comments, 10 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: December 2, 2024.
  • Service: Zoo serving Delaware, Ohio.

Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.

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4.9
★★★★★
85 reviews on Google
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Danielle Avery Evangelista7 reviews
★★★★★

Brown Bear Habitat

  • Visited on: Weekday
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M MLocal Guide · 9 reviews
★★★★★

The Congo Expedition at the Columbus Zoo is amazing! It’s like stepping into an African rainforest, with lush, immersive habitats for the animals. The enclosures are well-designed, offering great views of the gorillas, hippos, and other wildlife. It’s a fantastic experience that really brings you up close to these incredible creatures in a naturalistic setting.

  • Visited on: Weekday
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Joy GreshamLocal Guide · 185 reviews
★★★★★

The day center program took us to the Columbus Zoo and we had a great time at the zoo

  • Visited on: Weekday
  • Wait time: 10–30 min
  • Reservation recommended: Yes
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Tj MansfieldLocal Guide · 501 reviews
★★★★★

7/08/2024. This is a great area of the zoo. Awesome enclosures.

  • Visited on: Weekday
  • Wait time: No wait
  • Reservation recommended: Yes
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Nick SchaerLocal Guide · 1,132 reviews
★★★★★

Legendary monkey and ape facilities.

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ahmad tokeyLocal Guide · 120 reviews
★★★★★

Liked this part too. Expected more congos though, but its okay.

  • Visited on: Weekend
  • Wait time: No wait
  • Reservation recommended: No
  • Price for adult entry: $1–5
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Kennith Barnes3 reviews
★★★★★

love it

  • Visited on: Weekend
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Alivia DavidsonLocal Guide · 25 reviews
★★★★★

So many animals.

  • Visited on: Weekday
  • Wait time: No wait
  • Reservation recommended: Yes
  • Price for adult entry: $31+
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Marianne SalyerLocal Guide · 76 reviews
★★★★★

Its a great food court right outside the gorilla section of the zoo! Lots of good food options and fast service.

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Andrew JonesLocal Guide · 632 reviews
★★★★★

Another great section of the zoo. The animals have a lot of space and seemed pretty active, despite the cold.

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