The Toledo Zoo - Nature's Neighborhood

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Nature's Neighborhood

Nature’s Neighborhood is the year-round children’s zoo experience that’s 100% explore-able and 100% fun! No matter what the weather is like, your family will discover exciting activities, encounter awesome animals, and engage in the natural world in a whole new way.

New in the Neighborhood
What animal will make the best pet for you? Find out as you play an interactive and informative game in the Home Sweet Home!

Get an up-close peek at the Zoo’s leafcutter ants with awesome Ant-Cameras in the Forest!

Enter a whole new world in Jumpin’ Junction, the new green screen studio inside Nature’s Neighborhood. You never know where in the world this amazing feature will take you!

The video above shows various locations throughout Nature's Neighborhood, at different times of the year.

All Year Round, Nature’s Neighborhood Has Something to Explore!

	The Play Stream Open by Memorial Day Weekend through October 1. Splash, build and play in an actual stream as Zoo staffers guide activity and keep things safe. You’ll dig into the sand, make tracks on the beach and maybe even dig for fossils. The Play Stream opens after the last frost in May.		The Forest Fun every day— all year long! Start the day building a giant bird nest right alongside cool colorful birds. In the afternoon meet some spiders and discover what they like to eat. There’s even a waterless play pond for the littlest visitors to Nature’s Neighborhood.
	Jumpin' Junction Have you ever wanted to be on TV? Visit Jumpin' Junction and you can see yourself on a large TV screen with a scene from the natural world behind you! Animal costumes and animal puppets can also become part of this fun experience as you become the show and part of nature!		The Goat Yard Open every day Memorial Day through Labor Day and on warmer days Help Zoo staff brush and care for African pygmy goats and watch the goats in action. It’s a great perspective on animal care, and it’s sure to provide your child with a connection to the natural world!
	Tree House and Climbing Wall Open every day April through December and on warmer days Get a bird’s-eye view of Nature’s Neighborhood from the tree house or test your skills on the rock climbing wall!		Workshops Fun every day— all year long! Each day in Nature’s Neighborhood, you can stop in and explore through interactive play. Look for daily activities, in which Zoo staffers will help you build, play and meet some of our animals!
	Fisher-Price Amphitheater and Special Animal Demos Open during the warmer months Look for daily performances featuring Toledo Zoo animals at 12 noon and 2 p.m. each day. The animals and topics may change, but the fun stays the same. See you there!		The Backyard Become a backyard detective as you take part in animal tracking activities, spy for birds, find some messy culprits and identify dangerous plants. You can also just watch the birds at the feeder!

Nature’s Neighborhood has even more:

KC’s Corner Store:
With lots of great Zoo gear, including many greener options, this is one cool corner store. In the Build-a-Conservation-Animal area, you can even build a snuggly version of a species that the Zoo is helping save in the wild! Click here to learn more or order your own Build-A-Conservation_Animal Online!

Eats on the Patio:
Get your Zoo-liciousness here, and enjoy a special assortment of kid-friendly healthy selections to boot!

Open during the warmer months

Donor Tile Program:
You and your family can create a tile that will adorn The Toledo Zoo's new children's zoo, Nature's Neighborhood. Click here to learn how you can be a part of this exciting new chapter in the Zoo's history.

Pet Care:
At The Toledo Zoo we take great care of our animals, so let us share our animal expertise with you so you can care for your pets. Click here to get information today!

Interested in a special program for your school group? The Nature’s Neighborhood Workshop now offers programs aligned with Ohio Curriculum Standards and led by one of our teaching staff. Toledo Zoo animals will even pay a visit and meet your class! Click here for Nature’s Neighborhood Workshops and book yours today. You can also call (419) 385-5721, ext. 2042 for more details!