The Toledo Zoo - Senior Discovery Days

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Senior Discovery Days

On weekdays through September and October, seniors will receive FREE parking in the Anthony Wayne Trail lot, FREE fresh-brewed coffee and a mini-muffin at the Timberline Bakery, a 10% discount on memberships, and a special senior-only discount in the North Star Trading Post® gift shop. Seniors will also receive FREE admission on Tuesdays. It's a great way to reconnect with your Toledo Zoo!

Complimentary Health Screenings Each Tuesday
Health Screenings by MedCorp will be taking place in the Arctic Encounter® each Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (with the exception of Senior Safari on Sept. 22, where screenings will be in the Nairobi Pavilion)

September 8
Seniors receive FREE admission.
The Zoo presents a classic movie—Something to Sing About, starring James Cagney. Indoor Theatre 10:30 a.m.

September 15
Seniors receive FREE admission.
Win great ZOO-venirs as we present Bingo with a Zoo twist! African Lodge from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

September 22 -- SENIOR SAFARI
Seniors receive FREE admission.
Join The Toledo Zoo and Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio for a fun day focused on seniors including health screens, exercise, safety tips and Zoo exploration! Lunch will be provided in the Nairobi Pavilion and tickets to the lunch may be purchased in advance by calling the Area Office on Aging at (419) 382-0624.

September 29
Seniors receive FREE admission.
Hear the UT Jazz Ensemble directed by Gunnar Mossblad, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Indoor Theatre. Plus, be sure to join us for a guided tour of the Aquarium. This remarkable WPA-era building houses a diverse collection of underwater creatures and is among the largest zoo aquariums in the Midwest.

October 6
Seniors receive FREE admission.
The Zoo presents a classic movie—Africa Screams, starring Abbott and Costello. Indoor Theatre 10:30 a.m.

October 13
Seniors receive FREE admission.
Check out the big band sounds of Jeff McDonald’s Big Band Revival Orchestra from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Nairobi Pavilion!

October 20
Seniors receive FREE admission.
The fourth stop on the WPA building tour, the Aviary was renovated in 1998. Its three walk-through habitats—the African Grasslands, Sonoran Desert and Australian Outback—are an experience all their own.

October 27
Seniors receive FREE admission.
Listen for the Bowsher High School Rebelaires Show Choir as they roam the Zoo from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Reptile House is the last stop on our guided WPA tour. Learn about the history of the building while getting a close up view of the Zoo’s reptile collection.

Guided Tour Schedule:
To reserve a spot for a specific tour, please call (419) 385-5721, ext. 2110. Tours will meet in the Main Plaza, near the Zoo PAL Board at 10:45 a.m., with all tours beginning at 11:00 a.m. Each tour will last between 30 and 60 minutes.

Wheelchairs & Motorized Scooters are available to rent.
Wheelchairs are $5.00, Motorized Scooters are $20.00.
*Motorized Scooters must be reserved in advance by calling 419-389-6561. In addition to the rental fee, an ID will be held until the wheelchair or scooter is returned.