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Columbus Zoo Announces Vision for the John F. Wolfe Aquarium
The free-standing aquarium will span more than 100,000 square feet and house 10,000 aquatic animals across 27 exhibits.
- On Friday, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium announced plans for the $175 million John F. Wolfe Aquarium, funded by a $50 million gift from the Wolfe Foundation.
- The Wolfe family, which helped establish the zoo in 1926, provided the largest philanthropic gift in the organization's history, described by President and CEO Tom Schmid as a "once-in-a-generation opportunity."
- Spanning more than 100,000 square feet, the standalone site will house more than 10,000 aquatic animals across 27 immersive exhibits, including the Amazon River Basin and the Scioto River.
- Set to open in 2029, the Wolfe Aquarium will operate independently from the main zoo, requiring visitors to purchase separate tickets for entry.
- Zoo officials plan to prioritize sustainability in construction while relocating current aquarium species, aiming to "strengthen our conservation impact" and position the project as a regional conservation landmark.
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Columbus Zoo announces vision for the John F. Wolfe aquarium
POWELL – The Columbus Zoo unveiled plans Friday for the John F. Wolfe Aquarium, a monumental new destination that will redefine aquatic wildlife experiences in the Midwest and mark the most ambitious project in the organization’s history. Made possible by a historic $50 million gift from The Robert F. Wolfe and Edgar T. Wolfe Foundation
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