Know Before You Go
Hours
Open daily
Admission 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. , Zoo closes at 5 p.m.
May 16: Arctic Encounter closing at 4 p.m.
May 17: Wild Wellness Walkers program unavailable for Dart Frog Dash 5K.
May 17: Arctic Encounter and Africa! exhibits open at 10 a.m. after the Zoo For All Walk.
May 21: Kodiak Ridge closing at 3:30 p.m.
Polar bears off exhibit until further notice for exhibit maintenance.
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.
The Reptile House is closed for renovations now - 2026.
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Sat, May 17
The Toledo Zoo’s Dart Frog Dash presented by Buckeye Broadband offers fun for all ages!
Sat, May 24 & Sun, May 25
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