toledo zoo

Spacious place to visit, just when I thought I was finished with the park, I keep finding another section to explore. Now this is March in the 30s, so a lot of the exhibit and animals weren't present, despite that, I spent over 3 hours learning and exploring animals from Flamingos to Orangutans to White Rhinos, plenty of indoor spaces for when it's really cold. Entrance is complimentary to veterans and active duty military, so take advantage of that as I did, but do give back to their various (and numerous) contribution boxes to wildlife conservation!

We went with 3 kids. Very nice place to see all animals well organized in different locations. Kids enjoyed the Polar Bear, Penguins and the apes. Good collection.

The zoo is pretty standard it seems, Cleveland or San Diego is larger and the habitats are nicer, but Toledo is fun too. They are working to improve the habitats so it will be interesting to see where they go with it. Overall it is worth a visit.

There will be new things to experience in the Spring, and we are looking forward to the renovations and new exhibits. We go several times a year, and it is a good place to enjoy with family and friends.

Always a good time! The winter is our favorite time to go to see all the lights. We don't miss a year, it is perfect for family time!

One of the top US Zoos in diversity, it's also one of the most compact. It can be enjoyed in it's entirety in one day but is probably better done over two so that you're not so rushed. Ample parking with just a VERY short walk to the gate and first exhibits. Historic zoo that is quite old but really expanded by the WPA in the 1930's and constantly being updated during the offseason. Check it out. Good for receptions or other types of gatherings, large or small, afterhours.

Great zoo for families in that entire zoo can be walked easily in a day by school-aged children, and the animals are by-and-large accessible rather then hidden in some dark corner of a cage where you spend most of your time looking to find the animal. Have pics of my grandkids sitting the only width of the plexiglass window away from polar bears, for example.

We have visited many of the top zoos in the country, foot for foot the Toledo Zoo stands in a league of their own. The diversity and number of animals observed makes for a fun and compact visit. Not long walks between exhibits. Opening in March a new aquarium.

I've been a member of the Toledo Zoo for about 15 years. When my girls were young, we came here a lot, and they took advantage of numerous summer camps, including a Junior Zookeeper program. Now that they are grown, we visit less, although the zoo does have a number of special events for adults. The Lights Before Christmas are great every year for all ages. I've been particularly impressed over the years with the Zoo's commitment to constantly improve its facilities, including re-proposing older buildings (the old lion house is now the Carnivore Cafe for example) instead of knocking them down. Definitely worth a visit if you're in town, and don't miss the Aviary (my favorite)!

Great environment and animals. We thought out and very educational. Always a great day with the kids.

This is a Big,Incredible zoo in a small town. They have so much to offer! Green and Clean! Animals well taken care of by dedicated knowledgable staff! Always special programs going on. Definitely a "don't miss" gem!

It is a great place to send the day with children. There are so many different areas and each time I go. I see something new!

I've lived in the Toledo area for almost 25 years. The zoo has been our "go to" place every year. The zoo has made consistent upgrades and has exciting things coming, ie-aquarium. The negatives-it's gotten too expensive. My husband and I visited on a friday and were able to get 1/2 off the adult charge of $17.00. Still had to pay parking of $7.00. Enjoyed the animals. They were very active and entertaining. All in all, a good day for $24.00.

This zoo is one of the best zoos I have visited. It is really accessible. We took our nursing home resident here a few times and had no problem maneuvering them around in their wheelchairs! The exhibits are close enough together so you are not wandering a long time before you see your next animal. The exhibits are extremely well kept and the animals seem happy and their exhibits are large. I've visited some zoos before that seem borderline cruel (*Cough Cough* Pittsburgh Zoo) and compared to those, this one shines. I can honestly say it is my favorite zoo. There is much to do with little children and many learning opportunities for them. It is an educational and fun trip! It makes me happy to see the animals well treated and the guest to the zoo treated well, also.

The zoo is a hidden treasure of Toledo. If you can plan on visiting more than once a year. The Lights Before CHRISTmas are spectacular.