Concerned citizenLocal Guide · 58 reviews
Very organized also ride the train!
- Visited on: Weekend
- Wait time: No wait
- Reservation recommended: Yes
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Heart of Africa
Heart of Africa at a glance
Reviewers praise the Heart of Africa for its spacious habitats, giraffe feeding opportunities, and suitability for corporate events, noting good food and organized facilities. Recurring themes include the immersive open-air design and ample seating areas. However, criticisms highlight the requirement to install a mobile app for entry, long unshaded lines during summer, and limited animal visibility due to overgrown vegetation or construction.
- Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 414 reviews (84% five-star).
- Reviews on this page: 414 Google reviews (161 with written comments, 61 with photos).
- Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
- Most recent review: October 18, 2026.
- Service: Zoo serving Delaware, Ohio.
Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.
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Customer reviews
4.8
★★★★★414 reviews on Google
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Penny PlotnerLocal Guide · 101 reviews
Love the giraffes. My 25 yr old daughter is addicted
- Visited on: Weekend
- Wait time: No wait
- Reservation recommended: No
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rj newcombLocal Guide · 193 reviews
The Zoo is a great place to go. Young or old, the Zoo has something for everyone.
- Visited on: Weekend
- Wait time: Up to 10 min
- Reservation recommended: Yes
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Vincent LamLocal Guide · 1,806 reviews
The Africa area is huge with various Africa animals. Many kids playgrounds are here. It is also lovely to feed giraffes. But, most of animals are really far away.
- Visited on: Weekend
- Wait time: No wait
- Reservation recommended: Yes
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Jackie ReynoldsLocal Guide · 26 reviews
Best part of the zoo.
- Visited on: Weekday
- Wait time: No wait
- Reservation recommended: Yes
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Alissa IbarraLocal Guide · 23 reviews
I loved seeing all the animals in the open space just if they were out in the wild.
- Visited on: Weekend
- Wait time: No wait
- Reservation recommended: Yes
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Rk MooreLocal Guide · 111 reviews
Columbus Zoo Heart of Africa is a must see when you visit the zoo.
- Visited on: Weekday
- Wait time: No wait
- Reservation recommended: Yes
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Sean HughesLocal Guide · 127 reviews
This is such a great facility for events. The staff and food are fantastic.
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Beth BerkemerLocal Guide · 77 reviews
Loved the event space, the massive windows over looking the savannah and feeding the giraffes! Food was great, too.
- Visited on: Weekend
- Wait time: No wait
- Reservation recommended: No
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gaert gaert1 review
Always happy with their service.
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Business details
- Address: 4850 W Powell Rd, Powell, OH 43065
- Website: columbuszoo.org
- Service area: Delaware, OH