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Become a member
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Membership Benefits
A membership to the open year-round Must Do Zoo pays for itself in just two visits!
Standard Membership
Unlimited year-round admission during regular Zoo hours
Valid in the Anthony Wayne Trail lot for one vehicle - a savings of $8 per visit! Members also receive a $2 discount for parking in the Broadway lot.
50% discounted admission to over 150 zoos and aquariums nationwide. A photo ID is required for each adult listed on the Membership card. Click here for a complete list of reciprocal zoos.
Enjoy Toledo's premier holiday event time and again with one FREE weekend visit (Friday-Sunday) and unlimited weekday visits (Monday-Thursday).
Exclusive pre-sale for members to purchase concert tickets. Restrictions apply and a working email address must be on file with the Zoo to recieve the announcement.
Members enjoy a subscription to our quarterly Safari magazine and weekly e-newsletter, The Feed (working email address must be supplied).
Discount on ride passes for our train and carousel; 10% discount at all gift shops; discounts on educational classes and camps. Click here for more information on educational programs.
Discounted tickets to our annual fundraiser, Rock N Roar, Zoo wine tastings, and our annual Zoo Brew.
Click here for list of year long monthly benefits.
President’s Circle Membership
Includes all of the Standard Membership benefits plus the following benefits:
| 20 GUEST PRIVILEGES PER YEAR |
| PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE PICNIC |
| LIGHTS BEFORE CHRISTMAS PARTY |
| UNLIMITED LIGHTS BEFORE CHRISTMAS VISITS |
| RECOGNITION ON THE PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE RECOGNITION BOARD |
| RECOGNITION IN THE TOLEDO ZOO’S ANNUAL REPORT |
| ZOO DONOR TOUR OPPORTUNITIES |
Quick Access
Below are some helpful links to more information about the Zoo’s membership opportunities.
Access your membership online
Click below to login to your Toledo Zoo portal, where you can access your digital membership card and much more!
Not interested in a membership?
We offer a basic annual pass that only covers admission and parking.
Lose your card?
Card replacement is contingent on expiration date verification.
View your digital card and more at https://connect.toledozoo.org.
Only one physical card is issued. Lost cards can be replaced for $8 through any of the following methods:
Online
Replacement cards can only be issued for current enrollments. Transactions for replacement card requests on expired enrollments will be refunded.
By Mail
Toledo Zoo
ATTN: Membership Department
P.O. Box 140130
Toledo, Ohio 43614-0130
Replacements will be processed within 10 to 14 days.
At the Zoo
Replacements will be processed within 10 to 14 days.
Access your membership online
Click below to access your digital membership card and more.
2019 Events
Member Mornings
June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
July 6, 13, 20, 27
Members receive 9 a.m. entrance to the ProMedica Museum of Natural History
Zoo Friends Night
Friday, August 9, 2019
5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
25 Year Member Appreciation Day
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Continental Breakfast 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Malawi Event Center
Membership Means More
See below for the year-round offerings with your membership at the Toledo Zoo!
June
Member Mornings: Exclusive 9 a.m. admission to the ProMedica Museum of Natural History!
Buy one food item, get one half price at the Museum Café
July
Member Mornings: Exclusive 9 a.m. admission to the ProMedica Museum of Natural History!
Buy One entrée, get one half price at The Beastro.
August
Buy one combo meal, get one half price at the Carnivore Café
September
Exclusive pricing on a soup & sandwich combo at the Carnivore Café.
October
15% off all gift memberships.
November
20% discount at all Zoo gift shops.
December
Free Fries Friday in the Carnivore Café with the purchase of another item & free hot chocolate with the purchase of a specialty pastry in the Carnivore Café.
Today at the Zoo
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Hours & Parking
Tickets
Standard Membership Options
Choose the right membership category for you and your family!
Family
$111
LUCAS COUNTY RESIDENTS
$119
NON-LUCAS COUNTY RESIDENTS
Admits two named adults living in the same household and your unmarried children and/or grandchildren under the age of 21.
Add guests to your membership!
Only available for Dual, One Adult Family, Senior Grandparent, and Family categories.
Plus 1 Guest
Add to your membership unlimited free admission for one additional unnamed guest.
+$38
LUCAS COUNTY RESIDENTS
+$42
NON-LUCAS COUNTY RESIDENTS
Plus 2 Guests
Add to your membership unlimited free admission for two additional unnamed guests.
+$76
LUCAS COUNTY RESIDENTS
+$84
NON-LUCAS COUNTY RESIDENTS
One Adult Family
$101
LUCAS COUNTY RESIDENTS
$109
NON-LUCAS COUNTY RESIDENTS
Admits one named adult and your unmarried children and/or grandchildren under the age of 21.
Dual
(formerly individual plus)
$92
LUCAS COUNTY RESIDENTS
$100
NON-LUCAS COUNTY RESIDENTS
Admits two people: one named adult and one guest OR two named adults living in the same household.*
Senior Grandparent
$104
LUCAS COUNTY RESIDENTS
$112
NON-LUCAS COUNTY RESIDENTS
Admits two named grandparents living in the same household and unmarried grandchildren under the age of 21.
Single
$59
LUCAS COUNTY RESIDENTS
$67
NON-LUCAS COUNTY RESIDENTS
Admits one named adult.
Guest add-ons are not available for single memberships
*Limited to only one of the listed options – if you name two adults living in the same household, the membership is limited to their use only; if you list only one adult the second person can be a guest of your choosing on each visit.
President's Circle Membership Options
As a President's Circle member, you will receive all of the standard benefits listed above as well as the following benefits from the category you choose below.
You will recieve all of the standard benefits listed in the previous section above, as well as the following benefits:
- 20 guest privileges per year
- President's Circle picnic invitation
- Lights Before Christmas party invitation
- Unlimited Lights Before Christmas admission
- Recognition on the President's Circle recognition board and annual report
You will recieve all of the standard benefits listed in the previous section above, as well as the following benefits:
- One Zoo Donor Tour
- 20 guest privileges per year
- President's Circle picnic invitation
- Lights Before Christmas party invitation
- Unlimited Lights Before Christmas admission
- Recognition on the President's Circle recognition board and annual report
You will recieve all of the standard benefits listed in the previous section above, as well as the following benefits:
- Two Zoo Donor Tours
- 20 guest privileges per year
- President's Circle picnic invitation
- Lights Before Christmas party invitation
- Unlimited Lights Before Christmas admission
- Recognition on the President's Circle recognition board and annual report
You will recieve all of the standard benefits listed in the previous section above, as well as the following benefits:
- Three Zoo Donor Tours
- 20 guest privileges per year
- President's Circle picnic invitation
- Lights Before Christmas party invitation
- Unlimited Lights Before Christmas admission
- Recognition on the President's Circle recognition board and annual report
You will recieve all of the standard benefits listed in the previous section above, as well as the following benefits:
- Four Zoo Donor Tours
- 20 guest privileges per year
- President's Circle picnic invitation
- Lights Before Christmas party invitation
- Unlimited Lights Before Christmas admission
- Recognition on the President's Circle recognition board and annual report
Director’s Circle member donations directly support the Zoo’s conservation efforts. You will receive all of the standard benefits listed in the previous section above, as well as the following benefits:
- Four Zoo Donor Tours
- President's Circle dinner invitation
- Unlimited Lights Before Christmas visits
- 20 guest privileges per year
- Lights Before Christmas party invitation
- Recognition on the President's Circle recognition board and annual report
- Access to one premium, behind-the-scenes experience with an opportunity to hear Zoo insights from Zoo staff
- Access to Conservation Events throughout the year
- Opportunities to participate in field work with the Zoo's Wild Toledo conservation team
You will receive all of the standard benefits listed in the previous section above, as well as the following benefits:
- 20 guest privileges per year
- President's Circle picnic invitation
- Lights Before Christmas party invitation
- Unlimited Lights Before Christmas admission
- Recognition on the President's Circle recognition board and annual report
You will receive all of the standard benefits listed in the previous section above, as well as the following benefits:
- One Zoo Donor Tour
- 20 guest privileges per year
- President's Circle picnic invitation
- Lights Before Christmas party invitation
- Unlimited Lights Before Christmas admission
- Recognition on the President's Circle recognition board and annual report
You will receive all of the standard benefits listed in the previous section above, as well as the following benefits:
- Two Zoo Donor Tours
- 20 guest privileges per year
- President's Circle picnic invitation
- Lights Before Christmas party invitation
- Unlimited Lights Before Christmas admission
- Recognition on the President's Circle recognition board and annual report
You will receive all of the standard benefits listed in the previous section above, as well as the following benefits:
- Three Zoo Donor Tours
- 20 guest privileges per year
- President's Circle picnic invitation
- Lights Before Christmas party invitation
- Unlimited Lights Before Christmas admission
- Recognition on the President's Circle recognition board and annual report
You will receive all of the standard benefits listed in the previous section above, as well as the following benefits:
- Four Zoo Donor Tours
- 20 guest privileges per year
- President's Circle picnic invitation
- Lights Before Christmas party invitation
- Unlimited Lights Before Christmas admission
- Recognition on the President's Circle recognition board and annual report
You will receive all of the standard benefits listed in the previous section above, as well as the following benefits:
- Four Zoo Donor Tours
- President's Circle picnic invitation
- Unlimited Lights Before Christmas visits
- 20 guest privileges per year
- Lights Before Christmas party invitation
- Recognition on the President's Circle recognition board and annual report
- Access to one premium, behind-the-scenes experience with an opportunity to hear Zoo insights from Zoo staff
- Access to Conservation Events throughout the year
- Access to private Facebook group where you can get live feeds from the field as conservation work is being done
- Opportunities to participate in field work
- Go out with Wild Toledo on a local trip (included)
- Eco Tour (additional cost)
2019 Events
President’s Circle Dinner
Thursday, May 23, 2019
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Malawi Event Center
Zoo Donor Lights Before Christmas Party
Monday, November 25, 2019
5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Membership Add-Ons
If you're already a member but want even more opportunities, consider these membership add-ons below!
YPAC Membership
Young Professionals for Animals and Conservation
+$25
PER PERSON/YEAR
BENEFITS:
- Four quarterly events
- Local volunteer opportunities
- Invitation to annual Zoo Donor breakfast and Zoo Friends night
- Exclusive opportunity for advance ticket sales to annual Zoo Brew and Wine Tasting events
