Imagination Station debuts its KeyBank Discovery Theater, a large-screen 4K experience where kids and families can watch educational films on subjects like nature, geography, art and adventure.
DINOSAUR ISLAND COLUMBUS ZOO 2021 FREE
SundaysĬost: $16.95 for adults, $13.95 for children ages 2-12, free for ages 1 and younger advance purchase is required Imagination Stationġ Discovery Way, Toledo 41 Mondays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. most days Soak City Water Park has different hoursĬost: $45 to $75 save money by buying tickets online Kids will enjoy the surprise appearances by Peanuts characters throughout their stay. Camp Cedar has family-friendly amenities such as swimming and an indoor/outdoor restaurant.
The resort features cottages and RV spaces on the grounds adjacent to the park. This season’s new attraction at Kings Island is Camp Cedar, an on-site lodging option that will allow families to stay the night or a weekend. most days Cedar Point Shores Waterpark has different hoursĬost: $39.99 to $79.99 save money by buying tickets online Kings IslandĦ300 Kings Island Drive, Mason 51 and Cedar Point Nights features special activities on the beach starting Aug. Families will want to try out the new Snake River Expedition boat ride attraction. The Celebrate 150 Spectacular parade each night commemorates benchmark moments throughout Cedar Point’s history with music, pyrotechnics and performances. More Summer Fun: Summer Fun is Back: Check out Some of Columbus’ Top Family Offerings AMUSEMENT PARKS Cedar Pointġ Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky 41 Ĭedar Point amusement park is celebrating its postponed 150th anniversary with events throughout the summer. A Spotify playlist has background music designed specifically for the exhibit.Ĭost: $14.50 to $26 for adults, $8.50 to $20 for children ages 2-12, free for ages 1 and younger reservations are required Kids of all ages can do the self-guided tour of Zoo Blooms and see thousands of plants and flowers as they follow along with the zoo’s horticulture expert on a downloadable app. This year, families can explore an expanded play space and ropes course in Roo Valley, the kangaroo walkabout exhibit. There is always something new to experience at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. The exhibit also features three red panda siblings (Lulu, Coco and Penny) and gibbons.Ĭost: $13 for adults, $10 for children ages 2-14, free for ages 1 and younger Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardenģ400 Vine St., Cincinnati 51
Families can catch a rare glimpse of three endangered species, including two Sumatran tigers, Eko and Diburu. The Akron Zoo opens the Lehner Family Foundation Wild Asia exhibit featuring animals from the jungles of Southeast Asia and the Himalayan forests. The zoo also has a new rhino habitat in the Asia Quest region and a new indoor orangutan environment. The new calf joins brother Beco, who attracted large crowds of admirers after his 2009 birth.
There’s a lot happening at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium this summer, including the birth of a baby elephant in mid-June to mom Phoebe. ZOOS Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and Zoombezi BayĤ850 Powell Road, Powell 61 and Most require online ticket purchases and have specific safety precautions in place, so be sure to visit the venue’s website for up-to-date policies and details before you go. Best of all, the destinations are close enough to make a day trip if you’d rather skip an overnight stay. The new offerings run the gamut from baby animals to exhibits to rides. Families itching to get out of the house for vacation don’t have to go far, with some of Ohio’s largest amusement parks, zoos and other attractions debuting new experiences this summer.