Know Before You Go
Hours
Open daily
Admission 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Zoo closes at 5 p.m.
Early building closures
Aug. 31: Africa! Overlook closing at 4 p.m.
Sept. 1: Aquarium closing at 4 p.m.
Sept. 5: Garden closed 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Sept. 12: Garden closed 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Sept. 20: Toledo Zoo closed for PNC ZOOtoDO
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
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.
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Senior Discovery Days
Wednesdays in Sept. & Oct.
Seniors take advantage of FREE admission & activities every Wednesday!
Day of Honor
Sat, Sept. 7
Free admission for our heroes!
The zoo is paying tribute to the men and women who keep us safe all year long by offering free admission for all police, firefighters, EMTs, military personnel and hospital staff, when they show their professional ID or badge.
Sun, Sept. 29
Ready, set, let’s roll! Bicycle riders can get glowing on a 1-mile kids ride (ages 3+) and 8-mile slow roll (ages 12+).
Meet our African elephant calf, Kirkja!
Kirkja was born Feb. 17, 2024 at the Toledo Zoo. You can meet her and the rest of our elephant herd daily in Tembo Trail!
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