Nov. 22 - Dec. 31
During Lights, zoo opens daily at 3 p.m. The Zoo is not open during the daytime and is only open for Lights.
Opening Night - Fri, Nov. 22
Starting at 4 p.m., WTOL will broadcast live leading up to the Big Tree lighting ceremony around 6 p.m.
Guests at the Zoo can join our celebration with roaming special characters and performers, along with the jolly man in red himself—Santa!
Kick off the holiday season with caroling by Masterworks Chorale and the Rep’s Christmas Carol Dickens singers, an ice carving demo, seasonal concessions, cozy firepits and more!
Mon - Thurs
Open 3 - 8 p.m., Zoo closes at 9 p.m.
Fri - Sun
Open 3 - 9 p.m., Zoo closes at 10 p.m.
Thanksgiving Day
Open 3 - 8 p.m., Zoo closes at 9 p.m.
Christmas Eve
Open 3 - 8 p.m., Zoo closes at 9 p.m.
Christmas Day
Open 3 - 8 p.m., Zoo closes at 9 p.m.
New Year's Eve
Open 3 - 8 p.m., Zoo closes at 9 p.m.
With over one million twinkling lights, the award-winning Big Tree and 200+ illuminated animal images, the 2024 edition of the electrical spectacle is sure to be both merry and bright!
Ticket Pricing
Members
Reservations required.
Unlimited daily visits.
Non-members
Reservations required.
Adults
$32
Children (2-11) & Seniors (60+)
$29
For groups of 20+
Contact groupsales@toledozoo.org
Children under 2 are FREE
Experience the magic of the holiday season at the newly redesigned Winter Village sponsored by Kroger! Enjoy a festive beverage at Twinkle Tavern and shop seasonal merchandise at Enchanted Gifts. Cozy up by a firepit and roast a s'more from The Sweet Shoppe. Don't forget to visit with Santa and share your Christmas wish at Santa's Lodge!
Create timeless memories among twinkling lights! Find Winter Village at the south side of the Zoo in the Amphitheatre.
Visit with Santa
4-8 p.m. daily, Nov. 23- Dec. 23
On Nov. 22, Santa will be available at 6:45 p.m. following our tree lighting ceremony.
Ice Slide
Fly down on your own personal innertube!
Ice Slide
$3.50 per ride or ride bundles available!
Fly down on your own personal innertube!
Carousel
$3.50 per ride
Indoor African Carousel
Ice Carving Demo
Thursdays in Dec. at 6 p.m. in Main Plaza. Included with Zoo admission.
Reindeer Encounter
Visit our Reindeer in the Nancy L. & Martin Davidson Barnyard. Included with Zoo admission.
Holly Jolly Express
$3.50 per ride
Holiday train ride through Africa! Fri, Sat, Sun only. Weather permitting.
Swanton Model Train Railroad Club
Starting 5 p.m. daily in the Nature’s Neighborhood. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Included with Zoo admission.
Ride Bundles
4-Pass Bundle
Valid through Dec. 31, 2024
7-Pass Bundle
Valid through Dec. 31, 2024
Wild Pass
Unlimited rides. Valid on date of purchase
Enjoy seasonal beverages, hot snacks and an array of desserts at this popular concession spot!
Noon Year's Eve
Tues, Dec. 31
Ring in the NEW YEAR at the stroke of NOON!
Give the gift of the Toledo Zoo
Donate to the Giving Tree!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We can provide assistance for any date changes. When reaching out, please have a new date and time in mind for your updated visit. Please contact us at reservations@toledozoo.org or 419-385-5721 ext. 6000
Yes. We do ask that our members make a reservation for each visit to the Lights show. Reservations help to spread out the arrival time of our guests, speeds up the check-in process and makes for a better experience once inside the Zoo.
Every arrival time has a maximum number of reservations, which includes both Members and Non-Members. When the capacity for the time slot is reached, it will display “Sold Out” meaning no more reservations are available for that arrival time.
Military individuals, both Veteran and Active Duty, do not need reservations. They can present their military ID or proof of military service at the admission gates for entry any date and time that the Zoo is open. We do ask that other non-military guests in the group make a reservation for a specific date and time for their Zoo visit
Reservations can be made up to 7 days in advance. Reservations can be made online or via phone at 419-385-5721 ext. 6000.
Reservations can be made up to 7 days in advance. Reservations can be made online or via phone at 419-385-5721 ext. 6000.
Yes. Our admissions staff can look up reservations upon arrival at the Zoo. We simply need the name or email address for the reservation.
When making a reservation, our guests are selecting an hour window of time for their arrival. We ask that our guests make every effort to arrive within that selected hour of time. Earlier or later arrivals may not be accommodated. Once you are in the Zoo, you can stay as late as desired up until closing time.
Once you are in the Zoo, you can stay as late as desired up until closing. Monday through Thursday, the Zoo closes at 9 p.m. Friday through Sunday, the Zoo closes at 10 p.m.
Guests who have existing Zoo tickets do not need to make a reservation for a visit to the Lights show. You can arrive at any date and time that the Zoo is open and present the tickets at the admission gate for entry.
The Zoo is open in all weather conditions with the exception of a Level 3 Snow Emergency as proclaimed by Lucas County. Any current or upcoming Zoo closures will be announced on our website.
Once tickets are purchased, they are non-refundable. Lights tickets can be transferred to another date or time for a visit to the Lights or to general Zoo admission in 2025. Please call 419-385-5721 ext. 6000 or email reservations@toledozoo.org to transfer.
Presenting Sponsor
Winter Village Sponsor
Dancing Lights Sponsor
Dancing Northern Lights Sponsor
Media Sponsors
