Zoombezi Bay Park Map 2026
Find Conservation Tower, Otter Banks, Coral Kitchen and the main entrance. Zoombezi Bay is closed for the season as of September 13, 2026; use this guide for layout and future-visit planning.
The operator’s September 2026 calendar marks September 13 as closed for the season. Check the official calendar before planning a future waterpark visit.
Archived Zoombezi Bay map image retained from this guide. Open the current operator map image for attraction names, service symbols and entrances. The official download is a PNG image.
Read the current Zoombezi Bay layout
The operator’s June 2026 map names individual attractions and shows parking access, zoo access and the services around the park. The waterpark’s 2026 season has ended.
Conservation Tower has three specific slides. The Hive, Mussel Mayhem and Captina Falls share the tower near Soundsurfer and Cyclone. Big Boa Falls and Python Plunge are separate attractions near the parking entrance, across the park from Conservation Tower.
Choose a pool or river by its actual name. Wild Tides is the wave pool. Baboon Lagoon is a multilevel water-play structure. Roaring Rapids is the action river, while Croctail Creek and The Sandbar are restricted to guests ages 21 and older with valid ID.
Check the season before buying or traveling. The official calendar lists September 13, 2026 as closed for the season, after the September 12 adults-only bonus day. Daily ticket sales have concluded. Use the operator’s hours page for future dates and ticket availability.
Zoombezi Bay area navigator
These cards combine two archived map details with recent photographs of Conservation Tower and the Coral Kitchen sign. Follow the attraction names on the full map to connect the slides, dining landmarks and services.
Otter Banks and nearby slides
This archived detail shows Sandpiper Splash, Sea Challenge and Sand Dollar Shores in Otter Banks, beside the separate Sea Snakes, Sea Tubes and Slippery Seals slide complex. Sandpiper Splash is a drop-slide attraction for strong swimmers at least 48 inches tall.
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Cyclone and Conservation Tower
The archived crop shows Cyclone’s funnel and the orange Soundsurfer slide beside Conservation Tower. The tower’s labeled slides are The Hive, Mussel Mayhem and Captina Falls. Use the current operator map to distinguish these neighboring complexes before choosing a ride.
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Coral Kitchen
The photograph shows Coral Kitchen’s round orange sign on a turquoise exterior wall. The current map places the restaurant near Baboon Lagoon and Pelican Point, above Croctail Creek. First aid and the nursing station are behind Coral Kitchen, making this a useful service-area landmark.
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Conservation Tower
This aerial photograph shows Conservation Tower’s blue-roofed platform and the intertwined routes of The Hive, Mussel Mayhem and Captina Falls. The orange Soundsurfer slide is visible beside it. Compare the photograph with the current map to see why these slides are separate from Big Boa Falls and Python Plunge near the entrance.
See on park mapThe full map labels each attraction directly. Its key uses separate symbols for restrooms, first aid, nursing, lockers, life jackets and premium seating. Read those symbols alongside the attraction names when choosing a meeting place or looking for a service.
Zoombezi Bay parking and directions
Zoombezi Bay is next to the Columbus Zoo at 4850 West Powell Road, Powell, Ohio 43065. The location map includes the waterpark and visitor parking; use the operator’s driving-directions link for your route.
Zoombezi Bay, the visitor parking lots and the West Powell Road approach. View larger map.
Where to find guest services
The current map and visitor pages help distinguish the entrance services from the facilities behind Coral Kitchen.
Match the rides to your group
Use the published height and age requirements while planning. Confirm current restrictions and operational availability before a future visit.
Conservation Tower has different ride formats
The Hive and Mussel Mayhem use tubes and allow guests from 42 inches with a supervising companion, or 48 inches to ride alone. Captina Falls is a head-first mat racer with a 42-inch minimum. Check the tower page for weight limits and other requirements.
Otter Banks includes active challenges
Sandpiper Splash requires strong swimming ability and a minimum height of 48 inches. Sea Challenge has a 44 to 74-inch height range and excludes guests ages six and younger. Sand Dollar Shores is a separate leisure pool with its own supervision and life-jacket rules.
Keep the adults-only river separate
Croctail Creek and The Sandbar require guests to be 21 or older with valid ID. Roaring Rapids is a different action river with multiple entrances shown on the map. Check each attraction’s rules when planning a route for a mixed-age group.
Connect the entrance, slides and service areas
Use the named landmarks on the map to plan a route for the next operating season.
From the parking entrance, Big Boa Falls and Python Plunge are close to the entry-side edge of the action river. The central island contains Sea Star Sundries and food outlets. Wild Tides Wave Pool is on the left side of the illustrated sheet, with Otter Banks above it.
Conservation Tower, Cyclone and Soundsurfer occupy the upper-right slide area on the sheet. Baboon Lagoon and Pelican Point are below that cluster. Coral Kitchen provides a distinct dining landmark near the first-aid and nursing facilities.
Save the operator’s current PNG map image to your phone before a future visit. The official mobile app also offers walking directions and attraction information. Follow on-site signs and current operating notices if a route, attraction or service differs from the saved map.
Zoombezi Bay map: frequently asked questions
Where do I get the official Zoombezi Bay map?
The official Park Map page links a downloadable PNG map image. Use the Current official park map or Download current map image buttons on this guide. The large image and retained detail crops here are archived references.
Is Zoombezi Bay open now?
The official September 2026 calendar marks September 13 as closed for the season, following the September 12 adults-only bonus day. Check the operator’s hours page for future operating dates and ticket availability.
Which slides are on Conservation Tower?
The Hive, Mussel Mayhem and Captina Falls share Conservation Tower. Big Boa Falls and Python Plunge are separate attractions near the parking entrance, on a different part of the map.
Does a Zoombezi Bay day ticket include the Columbus Zoo?
The posted regular-season Zoombezi Bay day pass includes Columbus Zoo admission. The ZooMore combo adds a zoo rides wristband. The operator says 2026 waterpark ticket sales have concluded; check future-season terms before purchasing.
Where are first aid and the nursing station?
The operator locates the nursing station beside the EMS office behind Coral Kitchen. Ask the EMS team for access. The current map shows first-aid and nursing symbols in this area near Pelican Point and Croctail Creek.
Official maps and park information
Check the current official map and operator website for daily closures, seasonal operations and accessible routes. The area photos show landmarks that help you plan your route.
- Season status, hours and admission
- Arrival, guest amenities and re-entry
- Current attraction directory
- Conservation Tower slides and requirements
- Otter Banks attractions and requirements
- Croctail Creek and The Sandbar age rules
- Dining landmarks, lockers and changing facilities
- Accessibility, nursing and EMS location
- Cabanas, seating and other rentals
- Current official park map
- Download the current2026 map image