52nd Annual AAZK National Conference

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Conference icebreaker zoombezi bay

Sunday, Aug 15

Our icebreaker will be held at our own waterpark, Zoombezi Bay! We will enjoy an evening by the water with a wavepool, slides, and a lazy river. We will have food and drinks available as well. Come check out the first of its kind waterslide, Conservation Tower, with double corkscrew slides! There will be something for everyone to relax and enjoy!

Register on March 1

Welcome to Ohio’s Largest Water Park!

Zoombezi Bay is a 22+ acre water park that features 19 state-of-the-art water attractions, including:

  • The award-winning Conservation Tower
  • Aquatic adventure areas
  • Themed water slides
  • A multi-level play structure
  • Interactive water playgrounds
  • An iconic wave pool
  • Two relaxing lazy rivers

Admission to Zoombezi Bay supports the Columbus Zoo’s mission of Empowering People. Saving Wildlife. 

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