Know Before You Go
Hours
June 23 - 29
Sun. - Tues., Fri. & Sat.
Admission 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Zoo closes at 5 p.m.
Wed. & Thurs.
Admission 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., Zoo closes at 9 p.m.
Member Mornings, now through Oct. 31
9 - 10 a.m. Sat & Sun
June 28: Aquarium closing at 3 p.m.
July 5: Aquarium closing at 4 p.m.
July 12: Museum second floor opening at 11 a.m.
July 17: Africa! Overlook closing at 3 p.m.
July 19: Africa! Overlook closing at 4 p.m.; Arctic 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.
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.
What's happening this weekend?
See MoreSpot our Amur leopard, Antin!
Meet Antin and our other big cats around the Tiger Terrace exhibit.
Purchase Tickets
Get your ticket, plan your visit!
Available for purchase online or at the entry gate.
Meet our African elephant calf, Kirkja!
Kirkja was born Feb. 17, 2024 at the Toledo Zoo. You can meet her and the rest of our elephant herd daily in Tembo Trail!
Free Lucas County Admission on Mondays
Lucas County residents receive free Zoo admission each non-holiday Monday from 10 a.m. - noon with valid proof of residency.
