The Toledo Zoo - Zoo Policies

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Zoo Policies

Admission, Group Rates and Zoo Hours

Zoo Hours:
The zoo is open every day of the year except
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. May 1st - Labor Day
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Day after Labor Day - April 30
Visitors have one hour after the gates close
to complete their visit.

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Admission:
$11.00 for Adults
$8.00 for Children (2 yrs - 11 yrs) and Seniors (60+)
FREE for Zoo Members and Children under 2 years.
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Group Rate Discounts
Available for groups of 20 or more when purchased in advance. We also work with motorcoach tour groups! Please contact the Group Sales Department at (419) 385-5721, ext. 3092 for details.

Lucas County Residents
Lucas County residents receive free admission every Monday (except holidays) from 10:00 a.m. until noon. ID showing proof of residency is required.

Military Discounts
Active military personnel and veterans 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.

Please note: At times, some of the animal exhibits may be closed for maintenance or to meet the varying needs of Zoo animals. We apologize for any inconvenience.