Giant pumpkin carvings: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Here are some of my favorite pumpkin carvings at the Columbus Zoo. The Zoo animals have helped guide my inspiration.

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Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Pumpkins

Fairs, Festivals and Farms

Circleville Pumpkin Show

Boo at the Zoo, Jack Hanna’s Fall Fest & Jack Hanna’s Pumpkin Carving Championship

Squashcarver Gus Smithhisler 'Baby Elephant Frankie' giant pumpkin carving Columbus Zoo, Boo at the Zoo
Squashcarver Gus Smithhisler 'Koala mamma and baby' giant pumpkin carving Columbus Zoo. Boo at the Zoo. Halloween
Squashcarver's Bob Ross Tribute “The Joy of Pumpkin Carving” on a 557-pound giant pumpkin at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Boo at the Zoo.
Squashcarver 'Giraffe and Lion' Heart of Africa giant pumpkin carving Columbus Zoo side 1
Squashcarver 'Giraffe and Lion' Heart of Africa giant pumpkin carving Columbus Zoo side 2
Squashcarver ‘Tasmanian Devil’ giant green squash sculpture at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Boo at the Zoo. Columbus, Ohio
Squashcarver ‘Gorilla’ giant pumpkin carving at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Columbus, Ohio
Squashcarver ‘Jungle Jack Hanna with Snake’ giant pumpkin sculpture at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Jack Hanna Fall Fest. Columbus, Ohio
Squashcarver 'Eagle' giant pumpkin carving at Jack Hanna’s Pumpkin Carving Championship. Columbus Zoo & Aquarium. Jack Hanna's Choice award.
Squashcarver ‘Baby sea lion Lennie’ giant pumpkin carving. Columbus Zoo, Boo at the Zoo
Squashcarver ‘Flying Fox Bat’ giant pumpkin sculpture at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Boo at the Zoo. Columbus, Ohio
Squashcarver 'Stegosaurus Dinosaur' giant pumpkin carving at Boo at the Zoo Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Columbus, Ohio
Squashcarver 'Mama Giraffe and Baby' carving on a giant pumpkin for Boo at the Zoo Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Squashcarver ‘Smoky Bear with Shovel’ giant pumpkin sculpture at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Jack Hanna Fall Fest. Columbus, Ohio
Squashcarver ‘Hocking Hills Bridge’ giant pumpkin carving Jack Hanna’s Pumpkin Carving Championship at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Columbus, Ohio
Squashcarver ‘Lion’ giant pumpkin sculpture at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Boo at the Zoo. Columbus, Ohio
Squashcarver 'Coiled Snake’ giant pumpkin carving Boo at the Zoo Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Ohio
Squashcarver 'Mama Gorilla and Baby' giant pumpkin carving at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Columbus, Ohio
Squashcarver 'Michelangelo's David' giant pumpkin carving. Jack Hanna’s Pumpkin Carving Championship at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Columbus, Ohio