The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has officially named its newest bonobo after a longtime member of its conservation team. The ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium announced the name for a baby elephant that was recently born at the zoo. The zoo named the elephant Rita Jean Wolfe in honor of a beloved member of the ...

Don Winstel began his career at the Columbus Zoo in March 1972 and played a pivotal role in establishing the zoo’s bonobo ...

The bonobo, a boy, was named after Don Winstel, who worked at the zoo for more than 36 years before retiring as the assistant ...

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and AEP Ohio are celebrating a significant milestone together in their trim and treat ...

NBC4 sports director Joe Nugent sits down with widow Meredith Gaudreau, who talks about honoring the legacy of Johnny and Matthew as the Blue Jackets begin their 2025-26 season. Students at South High ...

Dog lovers and Jack Hanna fans, grab your tissue boxes before you check out Abby's List, a Dogumentary. The independent "dogumentary" by Columbus native Mark Sutherland follows him and his beloved ...

POWELL, Ohio — As the bird flu epidemic ravages farms across the nation, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is taking precautionary measures to ensure its animals stay safe. That means some exhibits may be ...

Two orphaned black bear cubs have quickly become fan favorites on their first day at the Columbus Zoo. Named after Disney villains, Ursula and Yzma made their debut in the Ohio capital on Tuesday to ...

Columbus Zoo staff employ various methods to keep animals cool during summer heat, including ice treats, shade and pools. An Animal Observations Program helps staff understand animal behavior and ...

POWELL, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus Zoo veterinarians and Nationwide Children’s Hospital doctors teamed up for a surgery on a mandrill in early September. It may seem like an unlikely pairing, but the ...

Zoo officials recently revealed the name of their elephant calf: Rita Jean. “This name honors the late Rita Jean Wolfe, a beloved member of the Wolfe family—a family whose legacy has been deeply ...