Know Before You Go
Hours
Open daily
Admission 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Zoo closes at 5 p.m.
North Star Trading Post Gift Shop closed Nov. 1 - 21
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
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.
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Meet our African elephant calf, Kirkja!
Kirkja was born Feb. 17, 2024 at the Toledo Zoo. You can meet her and the rest of our elephant herd daily in Tembo Trail!
Experience our new climbing wall!
Explore our brand new 24' wall with two different climbing sides. Challenge yourself by choosing a specific route to the top!
Visit the Komminsk Family Kodiak Ridge
Adventure has never been closer!
Visit the new home for our three rescued Brown bears.
Free Lucas County Admission on Mondays
Lucas County residents receive free Zoo admission each non-holiday Monday from 10 a.m. - noon with valid proof of residency.