Columbus Zoo’s New $50M Aquarium

Columbus Zoo is building its most ambitious project yet: a 100,000-square-foot, standalone aquarium named the John F. Wolfe Aquarium, set to open in 2029. Powered by a historic $50 million donation, the facility will feature five immersive galleries showcasing global aquatic ecosystems—including a groundbreaking Scioto River exhibit—and house over 10,000 species across 27 exhibits. Construction begins in 2027, with a new conservation center paving the way. Designed to inspire conservation, the aquarium will welcome back sharks and relocate current zoo animals, all while offering a ticketed experience separate from the zoo. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ddfaa749703ec810