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The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has announced that the it will be continuing its tradition of free admission on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

This year’s holiday will be on January 18.

The offer will be valid during regular operating hours (10 AM to 4 PM).

Open year round, the Columbus Zoo has much to see even in the winter months. From the comfort of indoor areas,guests can enjoy the gorillas in Congo Expedition; the wombat and other nocturnal animals in the Australian amd islands region; iguanas, snakes, and turtles in the Reptile Building; manatees, stingrays, and sharks in Manatee Coast and the Discovery Reef; langur monkeys and the sloth bear in Asia Quest; and more.

Additionally, the animals living in the Noarth America regional are particularly active during the colder months.

Dated/timed tickets are not required, but the number of tickets available are limited due to COVID-19 protocols.

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