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Hours
Open daily
Sun-Tues, Fri, Sat admission 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Zoo closes at 5 p.m.
Wed & Thurs admission 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Zoo closes at 9 p.m.
Early building closures
June 7: Aquarium closing at 4 p.m.
June 8: Africa! Overlook closing at 3 p.m., Aquarium closing at 4 p.m.
June 11: Tiger Terrace closing at 3:30 p.m.
June 14: Aquarium closing at 3:30 p.m., Arctic Encounter 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.
Please Note
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.
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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!
Kidsapalooza
Sun, June 9
Celebrate National Children’s Day at the Zoo with all the fun we can fit in one day!
Twilight Evenings
Wed. & Thurs. now - Aug. 29
Experience the Zoo during extended hours! Half price admission will be offered 4 - 8 p.m., with Zoo closing at 9 p.m.
Experience our new climbing wall!
Explore our brand new 24' wall with two different climbing sides. Challenge yourself by choosing a specific route to the top!
Garden Tours & Workshops
Now - July
As the weather brightens and flowers bloom, it's an ideal time to explore our zoo's horticultural happenings. Enjoy stunning tulips or taste staff-favorite edible plants on our tailored tours and workshops, perfect for gardening enthusiasts.
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Explore our conservation efforts and see what you can do to make a difference!
