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Hours
Open daily:
Mon – Sun: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Zoo closes at 2 p.m.
Select buildings are open in Jan. and are subject to availability. They include the Aquarium, Arctic Encounter, Kingdom of the Apes, Primate Forest and ProMedica Museum of Natural History.
Members Mornings 9 a.m. entry returns weekends in March, 2026.
Fri, Jan. 23 - Mon, Jan. 26: Zoo CLOSED due to cold weather conditions.
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.
Reptile House currently closed for renovations.
Nature's Neighborhood stream and beach closed.
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Happy Hearts Day
Sat, Feb. 14
Watch your favorite animals enjoy their Valentine’s Day treats!
Sat, Feb. 21
Stomp, chomp & chew, our little dino is two!
Join us for a two-rassic occasion as we celebrate Kirkja’s birthday! Watch Kirkja stomp into the fun with special enrichment surprises and a chomp-worthy birthday cake.
Wine Tastings
Jan. - June
Un-wine-d and let your taste buds roar at a wine tasting! Each event is spent at a different scenic space at the Zoo. Guests will enjoy a delectable mix of wines from around the world, hors d'oeuvres, live music and animal encounters.
Unwind and recharge with either an hour-long yoga session led by Diana Spiess of Essence Mind Body Studio or an hour-long Pure Barre class led by Ellie Kaufman of Pure Barre Toledo and Perrysburg.
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