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Location
Parking
Two free parking lots: Anthony Wayne Trail (2 Hippo Way, Toledo, OH 43609) and Broadway (2683 Broadway St, Toledo, OH 43609). Free parking for all members at Anthony Wayne Trail lot; President's Circle members receive free parking at Broadway lot; other membership categories pay for Broadway lot parking
Accessibility
Non-contact security screening and visual bag inspection upon entry; accessible zoo map available
Best time
Visit during Members Mornings (9 a.m. entry Saturdays and Sundays through October 31) for a less crowded experience if you have a membership, or consider joining to access this perk along with free parking benefits.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Highlights
- Reptile House, Arctic Encounter, Africa! Overlook, animal demonstrations
- Hours
- Mon-Tues, Fri-Sun: 10am-4pm; Wed-Thurs: 10am-8pm
- Membership
- Available with 15% discount (promo code MCLB226)
What visitors say
Everyone was super friendly and were chalk full of facts and information about all the animals! Definitely going back
Super cute killer! They were just chillin when we saw them.
The 2 hippos were sleeping and didn't get to see the hippos but I did get to see the elephants.
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Did You Know?
- Hippoquarium features a dedicated Hippopotamus exhibit as its signature attraction, with visitors specifically noting the hippos as a major draw and comparing their behavior to 'big dogs'
- The zoo operates with a cashless payment system throughout the facility
- Hippoquarium offers Members Mornings with early 9 a.m. entry on Saturdays and Sundays through October 31, providing members with exclusive access times
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