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. 24: Africa! Overlook closing at 4 p.m.
Sept. 26: Arctic Encounter and Aquarium closing at 4 p.m.
Sept. 27: Africa! Overlook closing at 3:30 p.m.
Oct. 3: Aquarium closing at 4 p.m.
Oct. 10: Aquarium and Africa! Overlook closing at 4 p.m.
Oct. 11: Africa! Overlook closing at 4 p.m.
Sept. 29 – Oct. 2: Polar bears off exhibit for routine Arctic Encounter maintenance.
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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Senior Discovery Days
Wednesdays in Sept. & Oct.
Seniors take advantage of FREE admission & activities every Wednesday!
U at the Zoo
College Night
Thurs, Oct. 9
Current college students can roam the Zoo to enjoy free food, exclusive discounts, animal encounters and more!
Oct. 23
Celebrate 125 years of the Toledo Zoo during this strolling soiree that features food and beverage stations, interactive entertainment, a silent auction, live music and ambassador animal encounters.
Fall Animal Demonstrations
Saturdays and Sundays in Sept. and Oct.
125 years of memories.
A year-long celebration.
Join us for special events and reflections this year as we celebrate a monumental milestone!
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