Hours

Open daily
Mon. - Wed., Sat., Sun: Admission 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Zoo closes at 5 p.m.
Thurs. & Fri.: Admission 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Zoo closes at 9 p.m.

Please note
On Thursday and Friday evenings, some animals may be off exhibit and some buildings are closed, which include special events taking place on those evenings.

Closed during Harvest Fest evenings - Arctic Encounter, Kingdom of the Apes, Aviary, indoors of Nature’s Neighborhood and Primate Forest.

The train is temporarily closed.

Early building closures
Oct. 4: Aquarium closing at 4 p.m.
Oct. 5: Aquarium closing at 3:30 p.m.
Oct. 11: Aquarium closing at 4 p.m.
Oct. 12: Africa! Overlook closing at 4 p.m.
Oct. 19: 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

On Thursday and Friday evenings, some animals may be off exhibit and some buildings are closed, which include special events taking place on those evenings.

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.