Inspiring and engaging young professionals to join us in caring for animals and conserving the natural world.

The Toledo Zoo is honored to provide our community with one-of-a-kind animal experiences, natural science education, and conservation initiatives. In that same spirit, the Toledo Zoo is proud to introduce the Young Professionals for Animals and Conservation or YPAC. This is a group designed for motivated, connected, and adventurous young professionals ages 21-mid 40s with a passion to think globally and act locally on behalf of animals and the natural world. YPAC will not only provide social and business network opportunities, but will also incorporate volunteer opportunities to give back to both the Zoo and our community.

YPAC memberships are $25 per person/year (in addition to a Zoo membership) and include four quarterly events over the course of a calendar year, as well as bonus events as available. Most YPAC events will be free of charge for members, however, some may have a nominal fee. Non-YPAC members will be required to purchase a ticket for events.

Your Toledo Zoo membership also entitles you to many benefits. Learn more about those benefits here.