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

125 years of memories.
A year-long celebration.

Join us for special events and reflections this year as we celebrate a monumental milestone!

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Today's hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Zoo closes at 5 p.m.

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Hours

Open daily
Admission 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Zoo closes at 5 p.m.

Member Mornings, now through Oct. 31
9 - 10 a.m. Sat & Sun

Sept. 11: Aquarium closing at 3 p.m.
Sept. 13: Africa! Overlook closing at 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 19: Zoo closed
Sept. 20: Aquarium closing at 3:30 p.m.; Africa! Overlook closing at 4 p.m.
Sept. 23: Museum Great Hall closing at 3:30 p.m.

Splash Pad closed for maintenance Sept. 8 - 12.

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.

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Enrichment Day

Sat, Sept. 13

Join us for a full day of animal feeds, demonstrations, keeper talks and more!

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Senior Discovery Days

Wednesdays in Sept. & Oct.

Seniors take advantage of FREE admission & activities every Wednesday!

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Sipsip 1Line White

Fri, Sept. 26

Cheers to a wine-filled fall evening! Adults 21+ are invited to this exclusive, limited-attendance, wine tasting event!

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Sun, Sept. 28

Ready, set, let’s roll! Get glowing on this 8.2 mile slow bicycle ride.

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Fall Animal Demonstrations

Saturdays and Sundays in Sept. and Oct.

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Monthly happenings

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Our mission

Enjoy. Inspire. Educate. Act.

Explore our conservation efforts and see what you can do to make a difference!

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