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10 a.m. - 5 p.m. May 1- Labor Day (September 1)
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Labor Day (September 2)-April 30

The Zoo is open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Visitors have one additional hour after the gates close to complete their visit. However, some animals may not be on exhibit after the gates close.

 
FREE ADMISSION
All Lucas County residents are admitted free into the Zoo every Monday between 10:00a.m. - Noon. You Must have a valid I.D. to take advantage of this offer, and it does NOT apply to holidays that fall on Mondays.

  $10.00 for Adults
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$7.00 for Children (2 yrs - 11 yrs) and Seniors (60+)
 • FREE for Members and Children under 2 years.
 • Group Rates Available
 • Military Discounts - Show your military ID at the admission gate and receive FREE admission. Immediate family members are eligible for the group rate discount. For family members of military personnel who are currently serving, please show your dependent card at the admission gate to be eligible for the group rate discount.

  

Parking
$5.00 per vehicle. Members must present a Toledo Zoo membership card to receive free parking in the Anthony Wayne Trail lot ONLY!

$10.00 for RV's, campers, motor coaches or any other vehicle that takes up more than one parking space. Please note that you may be asked to park in the rear of the parking lot.

Directions to overflow parking lot.


Order your Picnic-In-A-Basket and it will be ready when you arrive*. No Line, no waiting! Click here for more information.

Picnic-In-A-Basket will also be available prior to concerts during the Summer Concert Series and prior Music Under the Stars performances in July and August. Learn more...

Or, try one of our new Breakfast-In-A-Baskets!


*Please note: Orders for Picnic-In-A-Basket must be placed 24 in advance and Breakfast-In-A-Basket orders must be placed 48 hours in advance.


Click here for map and directions.

Click here for map of Zoo grounds.

Click here for a list of concession stands available.


Rental Fees  
Wagon $5.00
Stroller $3.50
Wheelchair $5.00*
Motorized Scooter $20.00*
(Visitors are encouraged to reserve a motorized scooter prior to your visit. Reservations can be made by phone at 419-389-6561. A limited number of scooters are available for rental.)

*In addition to the rental fee, an ID will be held until the wheelchair or scooter is returned.


Guest Policies
For the well-being of our animals and to help provide a safe, enjoyable and family-friendly experience for all Zoo guests, please observe the following policies:
•We ask that you please refrain from smoking while visiting.
However, we do provide designated smoking areas within the Zoo. Effective July 20, 2007, The Toledo Zoo became a smoke-free facility. Smoking will permitted outside Zoo gates. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but these steps will help protect our animals and our visitors.
• Please do not feed the animals. They are fed carefully balanced diets, and any additional food can make them sick.
• Solicitation for any purpose is not permitted.
• No dogs or pets are permitted on Zoo grounds with the exception of assistance dogs for physically challenged people.
• Alcoholic beverages cannot be brought on Zoo grounds due to state law.
• Shirts and footwear must be worn at all times.
• To prevent disease transmission, such as E. coli or Salmonella, from farm animals to humans, it is strongly recommended that visitors wash their hands after touching animals in the Children’s Zoo. Hand-washing stations are located at either entrance to the Children’s Zoo.
• Commercial photography or filming is prohibited without the prior consent of the Zoo’s Marketing department.
• The Toledo Zoo is NOT responsible for lost or stolen items.
• No rain checks or refunds will be issued.

The following are not permitted on Zoo grounds:
• Firearms
• Glass containers
• Grills and hibachis
• Laser pointers
• Drinking straws
• Balloons
• Skateboards, bicycles, scooters, roller skates, rollerblades,or wheeled sneakers or Heelys®.
• Climbing on barriers or walls
• Radios, CD players, etc.

 
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