Hours

Open daily
Admission 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. , Zoo closes at 5 p.m.

April 12: Africa! Overlook closing at 4 p.m.
April 15: Aquarium closing at 3:30 p.m.
May 2: Africa! Overlook closing at 4 p.m.
May 3: Aquarium closing at 3 p.m.

Polar bears off exhibit until further notice for exhibit maintenance.

Orangutan indoor and outdoor viewing at Kingdom of the Apes closed for maintenance until mid-May.

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.