Everyone deserves a summer treat — zoo animals included!

Planning to visit the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium over the next few months? Don’t miss the opportunity to learn more about our forestry team’s work to keep your power on and see firsthand how it also benefits animals.

Some of the trees and branches our forestry crews regularly trim are donated and delivered to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and The Wilds as part of our Trim to TreatⓇ partnership. These fresh tree trimmings, also known as browse, are not only important to the animals’ diets but also beneficial for enrichment.

Complimentary Giraffe Feedings 🦒🌳
Join our forestry team at the Columbus Zoo on the following Fridays* from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. for the unique opportunity to share a treat with a giraffe and see just how much they enjoy snacking on fresh tree trimmings:

  • May 30, 2025
  • June 20, 2025
  • July 25, 2025
  • August 29, 2025

If you are at the Zoo on any of these days, just stop by our table at the Heart of Africa to ask us how you can help feed the giraffes. Feeding vouchers are available first come, first serve while supplies last. Fresh tree trimmings will only be available from 11:00 a.m. to noon on Forestry Fridays.

We hope to see you there!

Frequently Asked Questions

Vouchers can be redeemed anytime through October during scheduled giraffe feedings throughout the day, but fresh browse trimmed by our forestry crew is only available for feedings from 11 a.m. to noon on Forestry Fridays.

For the safety of zoogoers, our crews and the animals at the Zoo, Forestry Friday events may change. Return to this page or check our social channels for updates.

Our forestry team works year-round to trim and remove trees and branches around our power lines throughout Ohio. This helps prevent future outages that can be caused by trees or branches coming in contact with electric wires. Through the Trim to TreatⓇ partnership, some of these fresh trimmings are shared with the Zoo and The Wilds to benefit the animals.

Ask one of our team members while visiting our table at the Zoo on a Forestry Friday! You can also learn more about our forestry crews and their commitment to keeping your power on at AEPOhio.com/Trees.


*Admission to the Zoo is required to participate in the complimentary giraffe feedings. Dates of events and feedings are subject to change depending on the weather and other factors.

14 responses to “Feed Giraffes on Forestry Fridays at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium”

  6. I didn’t know about this!
    Thank you for sending me this in
    my email along with the dates and
    times of this event.
    This is a great idea.
    Fondly
    Mary

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    1. Thanks for your interest, Caralee. You can stop by the AEP Ohio table from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Forestry Fridays to pick up a complimentary feeding voucher while supplies last. The remaining Forestry Fridays are scheduled for June 20, July 25 and August 29, subject to change due to weather.

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    1. Hi Dana. Admission to the Zoo is required, but you can stop by the AEP Ohio table from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Forestry Fridays to pick up a complimentary feeding voucher while supplies last.

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  9. How much is it to go for all ages an what do u got to have to be involved with the AEP thing goin on I’d like to with my kids

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    1. Hey Kelly, this would be a great event for the kids! Admission to the Zoo is required, but you can stop by the AEP Ohio table from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Forestry Fridays to pick up a complimentary feeding voucher while supplies last. The remaining Forestry Fridays are scheduled for June 20, July 25 and August 29, subject to change due to weather.

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  11. We are really looking forward to feeding the giraffes. The aquarium is my favorite, a day marked in my calendar. Thank you for the invite.

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