COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is offering free admission to mothers and grandmothers today in celebration of Mother's Day.

Mothers and grandmothers who are accompanied by their children or grandchildren will receive free admission, regardless of child's or grandchild's age. 

"Mother's Day is the perfect time to spend with family outdoors and to enjoy watching some of the new mothers and animal families of the Zoo care for their young in various habitats in each region," zoo officials said on their website.

Admission rates for children and grandchildren will following the zoo's regular rules.

For more information, visit the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium's website at columbuszoo.org.