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-donuts 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.
Cheetah enrichment, Africa!
11 a.m.
Dingo enrichment & Keeper talk, Tiger Terrace
11:30 a.m.
Watch Divers at work, Aquarium
Noon
Meet an animal, ProMedica Museum of Natural History
1:30 p.m.
Reptile feed, Reptile House
Elephant enrichment, Tembo Trail
2 p.m.
Primate enrichment, Primate Forest
Otter feed, Tembo Trail
2:30 p.m.
Sea lion training demo, Arctic Encounter®
3 p.m.
Flamingo Keeper talk, Flamingo Key
3:30 p.m.
Garden Highlights, Ziems Conservatory
Sept. 2
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. 9
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.
Sept. 16
60+ Safari: Toledo Zoo and the Area Office on Aging of Northwest Ohio offer a fun day focused on seniors, including health screenings, safety tips and Zoo exploration! As an optional extra, enjoy lunch and entertainment in the Malawi Event Center; purchase lunch tickets in advance by contacting the Area Office on Aging at 419-382-0624 or areaofficeonaging.com/events.
Sept. 23
Closed for renovations for a year and a half, tour our reimagined, WPA-era Reptile House with our Herpetology team. The building underwent modern enhancements and immersive guest experiences, featuring expanded exhibits, a new underwater viewing for Baru, our giant saltwater crocodile and diverse new residents. Meet at the Reptile House 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 Great Hall of the ProMedica Museum of Natural History.
Sept. 30
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. 7
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. 14
Fall brings a bounty of activity in the gardens! Come learn about some our 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.
Oct. 21
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. 28
Explore the mysteries beneath the waves in our majestic, WPA-era Aquarium. Immerse yourself in the wonder of 3,000+ aquatic animals in 178,000 gallons of water during a Keeper talk and Q & A with the Aquarium staff. Meet in the Aquarium at 11 a.m.
Note: Caregivers who are directly responsible for assisting seniors during Senior Discovery Days are eligible for free Zoo admission. Please pre-register with the Zoo’s Visitor Services Department by calling 419-389-6561 before your visit. This applies only to professional caregivers; regular admission rates apply for volunteers and relatives of visiting seniors.
Wheelchairs & motorized scooters are available to rent on a first come first serve basis.
