Best places: Zoos & Aquariums in Ohio

Long-standing regional zoo housing 800 species of animals, plus a zip-line & modern aquarium.

Working farm that's also home to hundreds of exotic animals, plus a produce stand & gift shop.

Famously intense thrill ride turning passengers through 2 vertical loops & a zero-gravity roll.

Park showcasing land & sea life with a hands-on tide pool, reptile house, kangaroo walkabout & more.

Animal exhibits, a simulated rainforest, an interactive kids section, a gift shop & restaurants.

👍 Went to zoo lights. Fantastic event!

👍👍 We loved, loved, loved this park! We stopped by to see 'The Troll That Hatched an Egg' exhibit. It's VERY affordable, but if you have a membership to the Cincinnati Nature Center, it's free! We went on a weekend after we had a ton of rain, so it was to be expected, but the trails were SUPER muddy. L...

Archaeological park & all-ages science museum with a planetarium, live animals, fossils & more.

Hands-on, educational children's science museum with permanent exhibits, programs & summer camps.

Large amusement & water park with a wave pool & roller coasters, plus dining, entertainment & more.

Animal park & conservatory with 3,000+ plant species, wildlife exhibits, rides & a 4D theater.

Destination for animal exhibits, live concerts, holiday lights & other seasonal events.

👍👍 We had a lot of fun hiking a couple trails and visiting the rescue and release animals. Great day!

This 8,000-seat arena hosts a variety of events, from concerts to football to ice hockey.

Stark County historical society emphasizing William McKinley's history, plus planetarium shows.

👍👍 The best part of the zoo for me!

This castle, built in the '20s, features an extensive sword collection & riverside picnic areas.

A scenic outdoor area with a lake, river, picnic shelters & a playground, plus hiking trails.

👍👍 Planet Snoopy has a ton of rides for kids of various ages. We started taking our now 3 year old last year (under 36”) and there are still things for her to enjoy riding. My now 5 year old (46”) was able to ride majority if not all the rides (some still accompanied by an adult). Overall recommendatio...

👍 My recent visit to Blooms & Berries Farm Market was a truly delightful experience, filled with sunflowers, pumpkins, and an amazing corn maze. However, there was one minor inconvenience that I feel is worth mentioning—the farm only offers portable toilets (portapotties) and no other restroom facilit...