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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.

May 2: Africa! Overlook closing at 4 p.m.
May 3: Aquarium closing at 3 p.m.
May 8: Africa! Overlook 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.

Polar bears off exhibit until further notice for exhibit maintenance.

Pedestrian Bridge ramps closed for maintenance now – mid-May. Pedestrian Bridge stairs will remain open. Elevator access is available in the tunnel for guests with strollers, wagons and wheelchairs.

 

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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Party for the Planet

Sat, April 26

Join the Toledo Zoo in celebrating Earth Day and our mission of being advocates for wildlife and conserving the natural world during Party for the Planet!

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Tequila and Tapas

Fri, May 2

Celebrate the taste of Cinco de Mayo at the Toledo Zoo!

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Sat, May 17

The Toledo Zoo’s Dart Frog Dash presented by Buckeye Broadband offers fun for all ages!

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Educational Zoo Camps

Join us for Camp for a Day and Summer Safari Camps!

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Monthly happenings

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Zoo map

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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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