What’s Up: Family-friendly Columbus events and activities to participate in this weekend

Though this weekend’s headline event may be the Buckeye Football and Family Tailgate — which closed registration Aug. 21 — just ahead of Ohio State…

What’s Up: Holiday festivities

There’s no place like home for the holidays, but Columbus might be a close second. See what the city has to offer this week — from light shows to t…

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium denied accreditation appeal

After denying the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium accreditation in early October, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums upheld its decision despite an appeal by the zoo. The zoo will remain open and the accreditation denial will have no impact on guest experiences, according to the zoo’s website.

Wildlights returns to the Columbus Zoo with something for everyone

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is putting on its annual Wildlights event from Friday through Jan. 2, 2022. Opening at 5 p.m. every night, Wildlights will feature roughly 3 million lights throughout the zoo.

Ohio State alumnus-turned-squash-carver returns to Circleville Pumpkin Show

Gus “Squashcarver” Smithhisler, a 1994 Ohio State alumnus, has been carving pumpkins professionally for more than 19 years.

Buckeye Donuts, Out-R-Inn and Chris Olave: Best of OSU 2021

From Thompson Library to the Columbus Zoo, Buckeye Donuts to Out-R-Inn, Chris Olave to Barstool OSU and everything in between, here's what Buckeyes had to say about their favorite people and places on and around campus.

ZOMBIEzi Bay, Boo at the Zoo bring Halloween fun for all to Columbus

Whether guests prefer spooky thrills and chills or family-friendly fun without the fright, there’s Halloween entertainment waiting at the Columbus Zoo.

New animals born to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium aid in global conservation efforts

By visiting adorable new animals at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, guests have a window into the zoo’s broader conservation efforts around the world.

Jack Hanna, former Columbus Zoo director, diagnosed with dementia

“Jungle” Jack Hanna of the Columbus Zoo was diagnosed with dementia and possibly Alzheimer’s disease and will be stepping away from the public, according to a letter from the Hanna family Wednesday. 

Lantern readers embrace their wild side by voting Columbus Zoo and Aquarium best place to spend a Saturday

Land and sea animals are not the only creatures that can be found at the Columbus Zoo on a Saturday afternoon. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium was voted best place to spend a Saturday this year by Lantern readers.