COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium announced the name for a baby elephant that was recently born at the zoo. The zoo named the elephant Rita Jean Wolfe in honor of a beloved member of the ...

After much anticipation, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium's new baby Asian elephant has a name. The littlest largest land mammal at the zoo has been dubbed Rita Jean. She's named for the late Rita Jean ...

He joins a herd of elephants at the zoo that includes two half-siblings of his.

An undeniably adorable baby elephant had her coming-out party at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Aug. 4 to the delight of hordes of humans there to snag a look. Born July 23, the 230-pound "cutest ...

The bonobo, a boy, was named after Don Winstel, who worked at the zoo for more than 36 years before retiring as the assistant director.

Spread the loveThe Columbus Zoo and Aquarium welcomed a baby Asian elephant six days ago. At 10:41 p.m. on October 21, 2025, ...

POWELL, Ohio — As the bird flu epidemic ravages farms across the nation, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is taking precautionary measures to ensure its animals stay safe. That means some exhibits may be ...

Dog lovers and Jack Hanna fans, grab your tissue boxes before you check out Abby's List, a Dogumentary. The independent "dogumentary" by Columbus native Mark Sutherland follows him and his beloved ...

POWELL, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus Zoo veterinarians and Nationwide Children’s Hospital doctors teamed up for a surgery on a mandrill in early September. It may seem like an unlikely pairing, but the ...

The Columbus Zoo named its newborn bonobo Winstel in honor of Don Winstel's contributions and leadership. COLUMBUS, Ohio — ...

Zoo officials recently revealed the name of their elephant calf: Rita Jean. “This name honors the late Rita Jean Wolfe, a beloved member of the Wolfe family—a family whose legacy has been deeply ...