Zoo

Summer in Toledo is a great time to be outdoors and this type of family fun is what Play Naturally Toledo is all about.  Several studies show that play time…

Expedition Africa! Aerial Adventure Course presented by Mercy Health Calling all thrill-seekers to Expedition Africa! Aerial Adventure Course presented by Mercy Health! Come out and get up there- the view…

As part of an international conservation initiative, Toledo Zoo recently sent 600 captive-reared Kihansi spray toads to Tanzania to be released into their native habitat.  The Kihansi spray toad (KST)…

Toledo Zoo Summer Camp Join in on the adventure and discover the habitats where some of the Zoo’s fantastic beasts are found. Or discover what it would be like to…

In 1930, there were an estimated 1,000,000 breeding pairs of African Penguins. By 1956, all but 14% of that original population had disappeared. In 1980, 7% was left. In 2007,…

‘Nikko’ is a dwarf cultivar growing 1-2 feet tall and spreading 2-5 feet wide, forming a graceful, spreading mound. White flowers cover the shrub in early spring for several days…

The Zoo’s mission statement is inspiring others to join us in caring for animals and conserving the natural world. Caring for animals is at the core of what we do.…

Saturday, June 3rd The Toledo Zoo celebrates the sixth birthday of our big boy Lucas the African elephant! You are invited to bring the whole family and join in the…

In bloom this month at the Zoo! Daphne ‘Carol Mackie’ is most noted for its outstanding multi-colored foliage. It is a dense, slow-growing, deciduous shrub which typically grows 2-3 feet…

Meet Emerson! There is evidence that Galapagos tortoises can live up to 200 years in the wild. They have no native predators, are on a lean diet and get plenty…