The Zoo is CLOSED on Sept. 19 in preparation for ZOOtoDO

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Oct. 1 - 31

Open daily
Mon. - Wed., Sat., Sun 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Zoo closes at 5 p.m.
Thurs. & Fri. 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Zoo closes at 9 p.m.

Fall into fun at the Toledo Zoo in October!

Join us for Harvest Fest —a fantastic fall festival included with general Zoo admission. It will feature giant pumpkin displays, pumpkin animal displays, seasonal food and beverage offerings and autumn-inspired activities — all among a vibrant display of beautiful fall flora.

Sept. 26

Kick-off Harvest Fest with a wine-filled fall evening!

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Fall Fur All Family Night

Oct. 2

Fall festivities for the whole family, including character meet & greets and musical entertainment!

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Oct. 3

A beer tasting event with a fall twist!

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Oct. 9

A night of activities and special discounts for college students!

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Oct. 16 & 17

Halloween fun for the little ones that delights without the fright!

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Oct. 18 & 19

The Zoo’s family-friendly trick-or-treat tradition!

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Pumpkin Stomp and Chomp

Oct. 25

The Halloween fun is for our animals as they discover pumpkins in their exhibits!

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Nov. 1

Sip. Savor. Save Species

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Other Activities

Character Meet & Greets

Oct. 4
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Meet & Greet with Cinderella & Fairy Godmother & Stepsisters, Main Plaza

Noon - 2 p.m.
Singing & dancing with Scarecrows, Butternut & Squash, Zoo grounds

Oct. 5
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Meet & Greet with Snow White, Evil Queen, Rapunzel & Mother Gothel, Main Plaza

Oct. 11
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Meet & greet with Mario, Luigi & Peach, Main Plaza

Noon - 2 p.m.
Singing & dancing with Scarecrows, Butternut & Squash, Zoo grounds

Oct. 25
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Meet & greet with Glinda & Elphaba, Main Plaza

Noon - 2 p.m.
Singing & dancing with Witch Sisters Matilda & Hilda, Zoo grounds

Oct. 26
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Meet & greet with Maleficent, Ursula & Cruella, Main Plaza

Meet & Greets with Laurel’s Characters & Co., LLC

Origami Demos

Oct. 25 & 26
Noon - 3 p.m., Main Plaza
By Michael Roy's Paper Magic

 

Bounce House

Oct. 4, 11 & 25
11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Main Plaza

Musical Entertainment

DC Taylor – Acoustic Duo
Oct. 4, 5, 11, 25 & 26e
Noon - 3 p.m., Main Plaza

Pumpkin Carving Demos

Demos featured in Main Plaza
October 4, 11 & 25
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

October 5, 12 & 26
1 – 2 p.m.

Pumpkin Carving Classes

Carving classes held at Broadway Pavilion
October 5, 12 & 26
Noon – 1 p.m. & 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Pumpkin carving classes will be free with Zoo admission for members. Admission must be purchased for non-members. Please register in advance.

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Garden Workshops

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Animal Demonstrations

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Sturgeon Fest

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Pumpkin Express Train Sponsor

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