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The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is a non-profit zoo located near Powell in Liberty Township, Delaware County, Ohio, United States, north of the city of Columbus. The land lies along the eastern banks of the O'Shaughnessy Reservoir on the Scioto River, at the intersection of Riverside Drive and Powell Road. It has a worldwide reputation, largely attributable to the efforts and promotion of director emeritus Jack Hanna. In 2009, it was named by the USA Travel Guide as the number one zoo in the United States. It was also ranked number one best zoo in 2012 by Besties Readers Choice.

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  • La Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (besroĝardeno kaj akcvario) estas neprofitdona zoo situanta en (/), ĝuste norde de Columbus. La teritorio kuŝas ĉe la orientaj bordoj de la akvorezervejo O'Shaughnessy ĉe la , ĉe la intersekco de Riverside Drive kaj Powell Road. Ĝi havas tutmondan reputacion, ege atribuata al la koplodoj fare de la jam emerita direktoro Jack Hanna. En 2009, ĝi estis nomita de la usona Travel Guide kiel nombro unua en Usono. Ĝi estis unuarangigita kiel plej bona zoo en 2012 fare de Besties Readers Choice. La Columbus Zoo estas hejmo al ĉirkaŭ 9,000 animaloj reprezentante ĉirkaŭ 700 speciojn kaj vidas ĉirkaŭ 2.3 milionojn da vizitantoj ĉiujare. La animala ekspozicio estas dividata en mondoregionoj, kaj la bestoĝardeno nune funkcias en ok tiaj regionoj. Krome estas golfejo, konata kiel Safari Golf Club. Krome estas akvoparko Zoombezi Bay kaj amuzparko Jungle Jack's Landing. Totale, la bestoĝardeno posefas 234 ha el kiu mal pli ol duono estas dediĉita al la zoo mem. La zoo funkciigas sian propran konservoprogramon, kaj donas monon al eksteraj programoj same kiel partoprenas en siaj propraj konservoklopodoj. Dum la pasintaj kvin jaroj la zoo kontributis je ĉirkaŭ 3.3 milionoj da usonaj dolaroj por pli ol 70 projektoj en 30 landoj. Columbus Zoo And Aquarium estas malfermitaj ĉiutage de 8:00 a.m. ĝis 6:00 p.m. (eo)
  • The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is a non-profit zoo located near Powell in Liberty Township, Delaware County, Ohio, United States, north of the city of Columbus. The land lies along the eastern banks of the O'Shaughnessy Reservoir on the Scioto River, at the intersection of Riverside Drive and Powell Road. It has a worldwide reputation, largely attributable to the efforts and promotion of director emeritus Jack Hanna. In 2009, it was named by the USA Travel Guide as the number one zoo in the United States. It was also ranked number one best zoo in 2012 by Besties Readers Choice. The Columbus Zoo is home to more than 7,000 animals representing over 800 species and sees over 2.3 million visitors annually. The animal exhibits are divided into regions of the world, with the zoo currently operating eight such regions. In addition the zoo owns an 18-hole golf course, known as the Safari Golf Club which encompasses 56.656 hectares (140 acres). The zoo also owns Zoombezi Bay which encompasses 9.187 hectares (22.70 acres). In total, the zoo owns 234 hectares (580 acres) of land, with 164.424 hectares (406.30 acres) dedicated to the zoo itself. The zoo operates its own conservation program, donating money to outside programs as well as participating in their own conservation efforts. Over the past five years the zoo has contributed over $3.3 million to more than 70 projects in 30 countries. The zoo also has a close working relationship with the Wilds, a 9,154-acre (37.04 km2) animal conservation center located in southeast Ohio and featured on the Columbus Zoo's website. Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, and by extension The Wilds, are prominently featured in the Nat Geo Wild series Secrets of the Zoo, a series focusing on various activities done with the animals in the zoo. (en)
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  • North America, Heart of Africa, Asia Quest, Shores & Aquarium, Polar Frontier, Australia and the Islands, Adventure Cove and Congo Expedition (en)
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  • The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is a non-profit zoo located near Powell in Liberty Township, Delaware County, Ohio, United States, north of the city of Columbus. The land lies along the eastern banks of the O'Shaughnessy Reservoir on the Scioto River, at the intersection of Riverside Drive and Powell Road. It has a worldwide reputation, largely attributable to the efforts and promotion of director emeritus Jack Hanna. In 2009, it was named by the USA Travel Guide as the number one zoo in the United States. It was also ranked number one best zoo in 2012 by Besties Readers Choice. (en)
  • La Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (besroĝardeno kaj akcvario) estas neprofitdona zoo situanta en (/), ĝuste norde de Columbus. La teritorio kuŝas ĉe la orientaj bordoj de la akvorezervejo O'Shaughnessy ĉe la , ĉe la intersekco de Riverside Drive kaj Powell Road. Ĝi havas tutmondan reputacion, ege atribuata al la koplodoj fare de la jam emerita direktoro Jack Hanna. En 2009, ĝi estis nomita de la usona Travel Guide kiel nombro unua en Usono. Ĝi estis unuarangigita kiel plej bona zoo en 2012 fare de Besties Readers Choice. (eo)
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