Wednesdays in Sept. & Oct.
Seniors take advantage of FREE admission & activities every Wednesday!
Mondays - Fridays in September & October, seniors 60 and better enjoy…
- Free parking in the Anthony Wayne Trail & Broadway parking lots
- Free small coffee & mini-muffin at the Timberline Bakery (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
- 15% discount on merchandise in our gift shops
- 20% discount on Memberships, when purchased at the Membership Sales window
- $1 off either individual or family baskets at our Giraffe feed deck
- Free admission on Wednesdays
Wednesday Animal Demo Schedule
10:15 a.m.
Polar bear enrichment, Arctic Encounter®
10:30 a.m.
Rhinoceros hornbill Keeper talk, Aviary
11 a.m.
Otter enrichment, Tembo Trail
11:30 a.m.
Elephant enrichment, Tembo Trail
Noon
Meet an animal, ProMedica Museum of Natural History
12:30 p.m.
Meet an animal, ProMedica Museum of Natural History
1:30 p.m.
Meet an animal, ProMedica Museum of Natural History
2 p.m.
Primate enrichment, Primate Forest
2:30 p.m.
Hippo feed, Tembo Trail
Sept. 4
Join our Wild Toledo biologist as they discuss native landscaping and release migratory Monarch butterflies for their journey to over-wintering grounds in Mexico. Meet at the Conservatory in the gardens at 11 a.m.
Sept. 11
60+ Safari: Toledo Zoo and the Area Office on Aging of Northwest Ohio offer a fun day focused on seniors, including health screenings, entertainment, safety tips and Zoo exploration! As an optional extra, enjoy lunch in the Malawi Event Center; purchase lunch tickets in advance by contacting the Area Office on Aging at 419-382-0624.
Sept. 18
Win great “ZOO-venirs” as we present BINGO with a Zoo twist! Games in the Malawi Event Center, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Limited capacity, first come, first serve.
Plus, our partners from Medical Mutual/Paramount will be amplifying the day with special giveaways and experiences as part of their Senior Appreciation Tour!
Sept. 25
Enjoy a guided tour of the Zoo’s WPA Reptile House. Get a special behind the scenes, close-up view of the Zoo’s vast reptile collection. Meet in the Reptile House at 11 a.m.
Oct. 2
Fall brings a bounty of activity in the gardens! Come learn about some out favorite autumnal plant highlights and what it takes for the horticulture staff to get the gardens ready for winter. Meet at the Conservatory in the gardens at 11 a.m.
Also, enjoy the delightful melodies of Sweet Adelines International Pride of Toledo Chorus as they serenade us at noon in the ProMedica Museum’s Great Hall and then stroll Zoo grounds.
Oct. 9
Check out the big band sounds of Jeff McDonald’s Swingmania Orchestra. Concert from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Malawi Event Center.
Oct. 16
Join us for a guided tour of the award-winning Aviary, home to birds from across the world, tamarins, sloths and more! Meet in the Aviary at 11 a.m.
Oct. 23
Another chance to win great “ZOO-venirs” as we present BINGO with a Zoo twist! Games in the Malawi Event Center, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Limited capacity, first come, first serve.
Oct. 30
Explore the mysteries beneath the water in the renovated WPA-era Aquarium during a Keeper talk and Q & A with the Aquarium staff. Meet in the Aquarium at 11 a.m.
Wheelchairs & motorized scooters available to rent on a first come first serve basis.
Note: Caregivers who are directly responsible for assisting seniors during Senior Discovery Days are eligible for free Zoo admission. For groups of 10 or more, please pre-register with the Zoo's Visitor's Services Department by calling 419-389-6561 prior to your visit. This applies only to professional caregivers; regular admission rates will apply for volunteers and relatives of visiting seniors.
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