Know Before You Go
Hours
Open daily, Sun. - Sat.
Admission 10 a.m. – noon, Zoo closes at 2 p.m.
Zoo closed Jan. 19 - 22
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
Open indoor exhibits in January:
Aquarium, Aviary, Arctic Encounter, ProMedica Museum of Natural History
Open concessions:
Museum Café on Saturdays and Sundays
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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Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
Feb. 7 — 23
Escape the gray skies and step into a world blooming with beauty at the Toledo Zoo Orchid Show!
Blooms & Bubbly
Sat, Feb. 8 & Thurs, Feb. 13
Experience the Orchid Show in the most elegant way, as you sip champagne and savor expertly-paired small plates while you stroll through the orchid displays!
Happy Hearts Day
Sat, Feb. 15
Watch your favorite animals enjoy their Valentine’s Day treats!
Meet our African elephant calf, Kirkja!
Kirkja was born Feb. 17, 2024 at the Toledo Zoo. You can meet her and the rest of our elephant herd daily in Tembo Trail!
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