Know Before You Go
Hours
Open daily
Admission 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Zoo closes at 5 p.m.
Early building closures
Sept. 17 - 20: Carnivore Café closed
Sept. 19: Arctic Encounter closing at 4 p.m.
Sept. 20: Toledo Zoo closed for PNC ZOOtoDO
Sept. 21: Aquarium closing at 4 p.m.
Sept. 24: Aquarium closing at 3:30 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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Senior Discovery Days
Wednesdays in Sept. & Oct.
Seniors take advantage of FREE admission & activities every Wednesday!
Sun, Sept. 29
Ready, set, let’s roll! Bicycle riders can get glowing on a 1-mile kids ride (ages 3+) and 8-mile slow roll (ages 12+).
U at the Zoo
College Night
Thurs, Oct. 3
4-9 p.m.
Enjoy a wild night where students can unwind and roam the Toledo Zoo!
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!
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.
Don't miss these upcoming events!
Learn the layout of the must-do Zoo!
Enjoy. Inspire. Educate. Act.
Explore our conservation efforts and see what you can do to make a difference!