1 / 6
Location
What you should know
Parking
Two free parking areas: Anthony Wayne Trail lot (2 Hippo Way) and Broadway lot (2683 Broadway St). Free parking for all members at Anthony Wayne Trail lot; President's Circle members get free parking at Broadway lot; other members must pay at Broadway lot
Accessibility
Non-contact security screening and visual bag inspection upon entry; zoo has accessibility information available
Best time
Visit on a weekday (like Monday) or during non-peak times to enjoy the museum with fewer crowds. This building is notably less busy than other zoo areas even on weekends, allowing you to take your time at exhibits without feeling rushed.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Hours
- Daily 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Zoo closes 5 p.m.)
- Highlights
- Polar Bears, Arctic Encounter, animal feeds and interactives
- Parking
- Free parking available at two locations
What visitors say
We visited on a Monday in mid-April 2025. This museum within the Toledo Zoo is a gem. I wish we had planned more time in our itinerary to explore this place. We were in here for over 90 mins and we still felt like we had to rush…
Really beautiful building and exhibits. This building is much less busy than the rest of the Zoo, even during a weekend, so there's room to look at all the exhibits. The displays and exhibits are all beautifully done and the building is…
I think people overlook this building in the zoo and they shouldn’t. Not only are the exhibits downstairs really interesting and fun (who doesn’t love a giant frog or a mammoth) but they have a TON of animals in here! Snakes, frogs,…
From 203 Google reviews Read all reviews
Did You Know?
- The museum features a touch tank where visitors can pet live sturgeons, combining interactive education with direct animal contact experiences
- The museum houses a dedicated venomous snakes exhibit and arthropods area located on the upper floor, allowing visitors to safely observe dangerous species
- The facility includes a greenhouse area with exotic plants and free-roaming dart frogs, integrating live plant and animal ecosystems within the museum
Other Children's Museums in Toledo
More Family Fun Nearby
Other venues within driving distance:
Own this venue? Stand out from the competition.
Children's Museums listings that are Featured get seen first by thousands of families every month.
- Priority placement in search
- Photo gallery showcase
- Insider tips from visitors
- Highlighted in dedicated featured section