Please note: You must arrive at Zoombezi Bay by 9:30 am on Sunday, July 13 to pick up and/or purchase your passes.

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*The event opens at 7:45 a.m. The race starts at 8:30 a.m. Come early to enjoy the kids' games and crafts, and meet Waddles! Select water attractions open once the race has finished and prizes have been awarded.

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Join us for our 9th annual Zoom Duck Derby presented by Alluvial Private Wealth! We will dump 7,000 rubber ducks into the lazy river at Zoombezi Bay to raise money for people with developmental disabilities in central Ohio. The first three ducks to swim across the finish line WIN CASH UP TO $1,500! How to Participate:

Adopt a derby duck for $5. Or buy a package and get bonus ducks! Click here to buy your rubber ducks.
Ultimate Waddles Pass: $30
Duckling Waddles Pass: $20 - For kids ages 4-12. This pass does not include a duck entry. If you would like to participate in the race, please purchase a duck separately. Please note: kids 3 and under are free!

Your Waddles Pass includes:

One Duck Derby entry (Included with an Ultimate Waddles Pass).
All day entry into Zoombezi Bay and The Columbus Zoo & Aquarium.
Free Parking.
Goodie Bag filled with snacks, water, and sponsored trinkets.
Kids' Zone with crafts, games and prizes.
Enjoy 90-minutes in the wave pool and select water attractions before the park opens to the public!

Thanks to sponsors, Zoombezi Bay will open one of their restaurants so Zoom Duck Derby guests can purchase food and beverage during the event.

*IMPORTANT* Passes will not be mailed or emailed prior to the event day. Passes must be picked up at Zoombezi Bay by 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 13. Zoombezi Bay will not distribute event passes after this time.

Questions? Contact chelsieholmes@alphagroup.net

BUY A DUCK AND SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES!

Click here to view event information on our website.

Waddles Pass for The Zoom Duck Derby 2025

By The Alpha Group

Waddles Pass for The Zoom Duck Derby 2025