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Experience up-close encounters with over
16,000+ animals representing 680+ species!

Plan your visit
Today's hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Zoo closes at 5 p.m.

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Hours

Open daily
Admission 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Zoo closes at 5 p.m.

North Star Trading Post Gift Shop closed Nov. 1 - 21

Early building closures
Nov. 8: Arctic Encounter closing at 4 p.m.
Nov. 9: Aquarium closing at 3:30 p.m.
Nov. 16: Aquarium closing at 3 p.m.

 

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

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.

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Thurs, Nov. 21

Get in the spirit of the holiday season! Bring your antlers, Santa hats and bright red noses to Brewdolph Bash!

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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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Zoo Babies

Celebrate our zoo babies!

We are welcoming many new members to our animal family, as well as continuing to celebrate the babies that are already here.

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Monthly happenings

Don't miss these upcoming events!

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Zoo map

Learn the layout of the must-do Zoo!

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Our mission

Enjoy. Inspire. Educate. Act.

Explore our conservation efforts and see what you can do to make a difference!

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