Hours

Open daily
Mon. - Wed., Sat., Sun admission 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Zoo closes at 5 p.m.
Thurs. & Fri. admission 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Zoo closes at 9 p.m.
Zoo closing at 5 p.m. on Thurs, Oct. 23.

Member Mornings, now through Oct. 31
9 - 10 a.m. Sat & Sun

Oct. 23: Main Plaza closing at 1 p.m., Aquarium and Museum closing at 3 p.m., no Harvest Fest evening hours as Zoo will close at 5 p.m.
Oct. 25: Africa! Overlook closing at 4 p.m.
Nov. 1: Aquarium closing at 3:30 p.m.
Nov. 13: Aquarium closing at 3 p.m.

Tropical greenhouse at the Museum temporarily closed.

Parking

The Zoo has two parking areas for visitor use. Anthony Wayne Trail parking lot (2 Hippo Way, Toledo, OH 43609) and Broadway parking lot (2683 Broadway St. Toledo, OH 43609).

Click here for route to Anthony Wayne Trail lot.
Click here for route to Broadway lot.

Free parking available for all members at the Anthony Wayne Trail parking lot only. President’s Circle members can park for free in the Broadway parking lot; all other membership categories must pay for parking in the Broadway parking lot.

Please Note

Concessions and gift shop availability subject to weather.

The Toledo Zoo has transitioned to a cashless payment system. Click here for more information.

Outside food, beverages and coolers not permitted inside the Zoo. Picnic tables are available at Anthony Wayne Trail parking lot and Walbridge Park. Exceptions are permitted for medical items, dietary restrictions, baby formula and pre-registered school groups visiting the Zoo.

The Toledo Zoo has implemented a non-contact security screening and visual bag inspection upon entering the Zoo. Click here for more information.

The Reptile House is closed for renovations now - 2026.
Nature's Neighborhood stream and beach closed.