Know Before You Go
Hours
Open daily
Admission from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Zoo closes at 5 p.m.
Early building closures
May 17: Arctic Encounter closing at 4 p.m.
May 18: Aquarium closing at 4 p.m.
May 22: Tiger Terrace closing at 3:30 p.m.
May 24: Aquarium closing at 4 p.m.
Member Morning on May 18
Arctic and Africa! exhibits will open at 10 a.m. Parking in the Anthony Wayne Trail lot available.
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.
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Dart Frog Dash
Sat, May 18
Hop to it and register today for our competitive 5k race, relaxed 5k walk, a Kids’ Fun Run and non-competitive Zoo For All Walk.
Birding Day Trips
Experience the magic of migration alongside the Zoo's Ornithologist! Throughout these trips, find beautiful birds such as Warblers and Orioles, shorebirds and much more. Every day during this time of year is different and magnificent!
Summer kick-off celebration
Sat, May 25 & Sun, May 26
Enjoy a train ride, cool off at the splash pad, feed a giraffe, challenge yourself on our new climbing wall or zipline across Africa during our summer kick-off weekend. Explore more with animal feeds, Keeper talks, character meet & greets and more!
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!
Garden Tours & Workshops
Now - July
As the weather brightens and flowers bloom, it's an ideal time to explore our zoo's horticultural happenings. Enjoy stunning tulips or taste staff-favorite edible plants on our tailored tours and workshops, perfect for gardening enthusiasts.
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