Know Before You Go
Hours
Open daily
Admission 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Zoo closes at 5 p.m.
Member Mornings, now through Oct. 31
9 - 10 a.m. Sat & Sun
Sept. 5: Arctic Encounter closing at 3 p.m.
Sept. 6: Africa! Overlook and Aquarium closing at 4 p.m.
Sept. 11: Aquarium closing at 3 p.m.
Sept. 13: Africa! Overlook closing at 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 19: Aquarium closing at 3:30 p.m.
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.
Nature's Neighborhood stream and beach closed.
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Breakfast with the Animals
Gardens and Turtles
Sept. 6
Kick off your weekend at an exclusive breakfast experience with the animals here at the Zoo!
Day of Honor
Sat, Sept. 6
Free admission for our heroes!
Senior Discovery Days
Wednesdays in Sept. & Oct.
Seniors take advantage of FREE admission & activities every Wednesday!
Fri, Sept. 26
Cheers to a wine-filled fall evening! Adults 21+ are invited to this exclusive, limited-attendance, wine tasting event!
Fall Animal Demonstrations
Saturdays and Sundays in Sept. and Oct.
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