Know Before You Go
Hours
Open Daily: 10 a.m. — 4 p.m., Zoo closes at 5 p.m.
Free admission for Lucas County residents on non-holiday Mondays from 10 a.m. - noon with valid proof of residency. Normal parking fees apply.
Sept. 22: Aquarium closing at 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 23: Aquarium closing at 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 30: Africa closing at 4 p.m.; Aquarium closing at 3:30 p.m.
Oct. 3: Reptile House closing at 3:30 p.m.
Oct. 6: Aquarium closing at 4 p.m.; Museum closing at 4 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.
Please Note
The Toledo Zoo has transitioned to a cashless payment system. We accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express credit cards and most debit cards. We also accept Apple Pay and Google Pay. Kiosks that convert cash to prepaid VISA debit cards are available throughout the park. 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.
U at the Zoo College Night
Oct. 5
A night of activities and special discounts for college students!
Zootoberfest
Oct. 6
A beer tasting event with a fall twist that will feature a variety of craft brews from over a dozen local and regional breweries.
Little Boo
Oct. 19 & 20
Halloween fun for the little ones that delights without the fright!
Pumpkin Stomp & Chomp
Oct. 28
Halloween fun for our animals as they discover pumpkins in their exhibits!
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