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Hours
Open daily
Mon. - Thurs.
Admission 10 a.m. – noon, Zoo closes at 2 p.m.
Fri. - Sun.
Admission 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Zoo closes at 5 p.m.
Museum closed on weekdays (Mon. - Thurs.) throughout the month of Feb.
Zoo closed Feb. 20
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
Indoor exhibits open Fri. - Sun.
Aquarium, Aviary, Arctic Encounter, Kingdom of the Apes, Nature's Neighborhood, ProMedica Museum of Natural History
Concessions open Fri. - Sun.
Monarch, Museum Café and Timberline Bakery
Gift shops open Fri. - Sun.
North Star, Bear Essentials, Curio and Treasure Cove
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.
The Reptile House is closed for renovations now - 2026.
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