Wednesdays in Sept. & Oct.
Seniors take advantage of FREE admission & activities every Wednesday!
Mondays - Fridays in September & October, seniors 60 and better enjoy…
- Free parking in the Anthony Wayne Trail & Broadway parking lots
- Free small coffee & mini-donuts at the Timberline Bakery (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
- 15% discount on merchandise in our gift shops
- 20% discount on Memberships, when purchased at the Membership Sales window
- $1 off either individual or family baskets at our Giraffe feed deck
- Free admission on Wednesdays
Wednesday Animal Demo Schedule
10:15 a.m.
Cheetah enrichment, Africa!
11 a.m.
Dingo enrichment & Keeper talk, Tiger Terrace
11:30 a.m.
Watch Divers at work, Aquarium
Noon
Meet an animal, ProMedica Museum of Natural History
1:30 p.m.
Otter feed, Tembo Trail
Elephant enrichment, Tembo Trail
2 p.m.
Primate enrichment, Primate Forest
2:30 p.m.
Sea lion training demo, Arctic Encounter®
3 p.m.
Flamingo Keeper talk, Flamingo Key
3:30 p.m.
Garden Highlights, Ziems Conservatory
Sept. 3
60+ Safari: Toledo Zoo and the Area Office on Aging of Northwest Ohio offer a fun day focused on seniors, including health screenings, safety tips and Zoo exploration! As an optional extra, enjoy lunch and entertainment in the Malawi Event Center; purchase lunch tickets in advance by contacting the Area Office on Aging at 419-382-0624.
Sept. 10
Join our Wild Toledo biologist as they discuss native landscaping and release migratory Monarch butterflies for their journey to over-wintering grounds in Mexico. Meet at the Conservatory in the gardens at 11 a.m.
Sept. 17
Win great “ZOO-venirs” as we present BINGO with a Zoo twist! Games in the Malawi Event Center, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Limited capacity, first come, first serve.
Sept. 24
While the Reptile House is under renovations, take the opportunity to discover the reptiles and other species in our WPA-era ProMedica Museum of Natural History. Get a special tour of both floors to learn about native Ohio habitats, head starting programs, venomous snakes, arthropods and watch a Komodo dragon feed. Meet in the cafe of the ProMedica Museum of Natural History at 11 a.m.
Also, enjoy the delightful melodies of Sweet Adelines International Pride of Toledo Chorus as they serenade us at noon in the ProMedica Museum’s Great Hall.
Oct. 1
Check out the big band sounds of Jeff McDonald’s Swingmania Orchestra. Concert from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Malawi Event Center.
Oct. 8
Another chance to win great “ZOO-venirs” as we present BINGO with a Zoo twist! Games in the Malawi Event Center, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Limited capacity, first come, first serve.
Oct. 15
Fall brings a bounty of activity in the gardens! Come learn about some our favorite autumnal plant highlights and what it takes for the horticulture staff to get the gardens ready for winter. Meet at the Conservatory in the gardens at 11 a.m.
Oct. 22
Join us for a guided tour of the award-winning Aviary, home to birds from across the world, tamarins, sloths and more! Meet in the Aviary at 11 a.m.
Oct. 29
Our historic Aquarium made a big splash when it reopened 10 years ago! Explore the mysteries beneath the water during a Keeper talk and Q & A with the Aquarium staff and learn about all the new species and updates we’ve made over the years. Meet in the Aquarium at 11 a.m.
Wheelchairs & motorized scooters available to rent on a first come first serve basis.
Note: Caregivers who are directly responsible for assisting seniors during Senior Discovery Days are eligible for free Zoo admission. For groups of 10 or more, please pre-register with the Zoo's Visitor's Services Department by calling 419-389-6561 prior to your visit. This applies only to professional caregivers; regular admission rates will apply for volunteers and relatives of visiting seniors.
