The Toledo Zoo & Aquarium Reviews

It's been awhile since I've last been to the Zoo. Our last visit rekindled the love I have for this place. Their new exhibit are very well crafted! Military Vets get in free!

An amazing zoo, they are constantly doing renovations and updating the animal exhibits, of all the zoo's I have seen, the Toledo zoo does the best job of recreating their natural environments and giving the animals plenty of space to play while still getting guests close enough to see them, my favorite areas are the Africa section, the aviary, and aquarium. In the Africa zone you can take a train around a large enclosure and see all kinds of African species in the same area, the only draw back is that's really the only way to see them, the aviary is fun because you walk through different climate zones with birds from that area flying all around you, I just wish they had more rooms like that, they recently redid the aquarium with an interactive touch tank and a separate area with a zoo rep that brings out smaller aquatic creatures to touch and tells you about them, the only problem is the signage is severely lacking with very little background information on the different species; in addition I would like to make a special note on the new elephant exhibit, it's bigger and they are more active than ever before playing with the tree structures and just seem more engaged in general

The first thing I noticed was the neatness of the zoo. Secondly It is so organized. I loved how organized and spaced out the zoo is. Beautiful animals that are worth seeing are here. I truly had a great time during my visit.

The zoo was run down with barely any animals and the ones we did see looked bored. Place is a mess. Detroit Zoo is bigger, cleaner, and happier animals

A great place to bring the family. Some very nice exhibits and everyone who worked there was very friendly. Well worth the drive from Michigan

Great time. Great laughs. Great entertainment. Large variety of animals. knowledgeable friendly staff were there at most exhibits to answer questions. Animals seemed happy and well taken care of. You can bring your own cooler to save money. We did not like that you had to pay extra to feed the giraffes. And also the penguin exhibit was not stroller/ wheelchair accessible which was an inconvenience.

Went to Little Boo. Had an awesome time with my granddaughter. It was well laid and perfect for that age group!

Loved the gorillas and elephants. The aquarium is part of the zoo.

we have not been there in years, but what a disappointment. first, 7 dollars to park, then 14 dollars to get in. we are seniors on a budget, so it was upsetting to pay that much for a zoo that is not as good as it was and a dirty looking park. we will not go back again.

I love the Toledo Zoo. Great exhibits and beautiful grounds. Has an amazing selection of animals and is always updating. They host awesome concerts and events as well as educational programs for children of all ages. I'm having my wedding here and the staff at the zoo is great. This is an all day zoo with splash pad, zip lines, and rides.

Closes too early on Mondays. I wanted to see National History Museum it was close by 1:30pm because park closes at 2pm

A wonderful experience for adults and kids of all ages!

It's really fun and amazing. Animals are well kept. The aquarium is wonderful

It's a very good zoo with a large variety of animals that you can view at close range. Get ready to wear your camera out!

Great Halloween experience for kids. Candy and animals, too.

Nice but it took to long to see everything, which we couldn't because of the gymnastics event we had to go to. That was the only day we could go.

It was fun with my family julian Rodriguez , Betito and Sara Mata

Went to a concert at the amphitheatre and it was fun. Beer was expensive, though

There's many things to do and see. The employees have been great thus far.

Love the zoo. Splash area is great in the summer to cool off for all ages. Bring your own food and drinks to save money. Buy a season pass to save even more, even if you only visit a few times it saves you big.

Beautiful zoo. It has great activities for all ages of kids.

Really a fantastic little zoo for what it is. It does not compare to Columbus or Chicago - but it doesn't try to. It's clean, well staffed, innovative, child friendly, and even the food is reasonable for zoo-fare. The new aquarium is great. The splash pad and kids zoo are great additions. Animals look content and we'll treated. I don't live in the area but still come at least once a year [I love zoos] keep it up Toledo you're doing a good job.

The Toledo zoo is a decent size zoo and we spent about 6 hours taking our time to see it all. We went first thing in the morning and were excited to see the the animals were extremely active! I was also impressed by some of the unusual animals in the collection.

This is a really nice Zoo...!!! The day we went most of the animals were sleep but we still enjoyed ourselves. Things to keep in mind. #1. Lots of walking, so wear comfortable shoes. #2. Pack a lunch and bring drinking water. #3. If you can, try the Adventure Course, ( LOTS for fun ). #4. Go to the Green house, it's beautiful!!!!!. #5. Go to the aquarium, and it's two sided to the Zoo so don't forget to see the Giraffes...

Best family day trip! This place has everything and yes the tickets are expensive but get the membership it is totally worth it. The aquarium is great the splash pad is a perfect cool down spot when it's hot. they are hard at work over the tunnel. The zip line and high top course is great

Love the zoo. They a really nice kids area with water sprinklers and the gorilla exhibit that amazing.

Best zoo I've been too. I love that the aquarium is apart of it now and there are so many exhibits.

It was okay, it would have been better if most of the animals were there. Well over half were gone. For a family of four at a total of 80 dollars? Not worth it if only half of the attraction is there.

Very enjoyable! Although some areas were closed since it was off season it was still fun with all the animals I was able to see.

Was a little hot out for the animals, not alot of action from the animals. But over all great zoo. Cant wait to go back.

The Lights Before Christmas! Awesome fun for the whole family!

Had a great day with the grandkids, the zoo is awesome for the size.

Lot of stuff was closed so it wasn't as fun as we had hoped. Hopefully next time everything will be open.

Such a great zoo. I always have a great time when I visit the zoo. Love the Polar bears.

Love the zoo lights! We have a membership and come several times a year, but we don't miss this.. Fantastic displays.

Terrific experience. A place amongst your children's WILDEST dreams!

It's a must visit whenever you are coming through Toledo. Easily just as good as the Denver Zoo that I recently visited.

The new museum is absolutely amazing! My daughter loved it!! #WeLoveOurZoo

Fun zoo with lots to do. Spent almost 5 hours here with 5 kids and they never complained they were bored! Can be pricey to park, pay to get in, eat/drink, but great time!

A great environment with superb options for everyone in the family to enjoy.

Lights Before Christmas was awesome. Great activities for kids. We go every year!

The diversity of exhibits is over the top. Aquarium a+, safari, kids loved it, the flower gardens are the best kept secret in northwest ohio, and the new museum is a show stopper worthy of a day all to itself, the aviary, is so pleasant, and the new splash pad adds a new dimension to the visit! Great job toledo zoo.

Careful of getting lost here..very easy to get sidetracked with all the amazing attractions

The flow is ridiculous, or lack there of, too many dead ends, multiple back tracking making it annoying, especially with small children, stroller, a wagon, and millions of people. Splash pad is not coarse enough to prevent slipping. Two separate incidents of small children lost footing and fell hitting heads on cement. We had a five minute experience before our own slip incident. Picnic areas are insufficient and lack shade. Aquarium is pretty cool and the positive we took from it.

The food was amazing and the atmosphere was top notch. Thank you for the Jeep support during our festival we had an amazing time.

The museum is incredible! First time in there today and it was very nice!

The luminous lights need more... lights. Half the zoo was closed off.

We got the membership and take our daughter three or four times a year. The zoo is great. Such a pretty place to walk around for an afternoon. And during the holidays, the lights before Christmas are a must see!

Hardly anybody there over spring break, so easy to park and get around, but some exhibits were closed

AWESOME ZOO! TOTALLY ENJOYED THE BEAUTIFUL GARDENS.

Always a good time at the zoo! Beautiful exhibits and plenty of variety.

Another fantastic trip to this zoo!! They have a good variety to see! Well maintained facility's and the design makes it easy to see more in less time!

Because of they have the best animals and the holiday lights

Took my grandchildren 3 times this summer they really enjoy it.

Our favorite zoo. Clean, animals well cared for with lots of interactive exhibits. Can't wait to go back!

I was taking my grandsons on a "mystery trip". I've stayed at other Best Westerns in the past and they were great. Not so here. Although you could tell the room was cleaned and vacuumed, apparently the person couldn't bend down. We found a penny, barrett and a Starbucks coffee stirrer on the floor. Mind you these were not hidden but out in the open. The fitness center tv wasn't working. Having stayed at other BWs before I know they have a nice hot breakfast. We were there for breakfast a half hour before it shuts down to make sure the food was still there. I made a waffle and when I went to make another their was only enough batter for about half a cup. When I mentioned this to the breakfast staffer she said that was enough to make one. I know for 100% that it is not. She insisted that it was. After arguing with her a bit, I offered her a deal. She could dump my half cup of batter in and if it doesn't make a whole waffle my room would be free for the night....she made more batter. She had no sausage out. That too was empty when we walked in at 8:30. No juice glasses out. Didn't see any reason why she couldn't keep up. Only two tables in use at the time. The next morning we were there at the same time. Everything was there. Including a different server

The weather was great, lots of people, but the zoo lights were fantastic. The big tree shimmered and was such a beautiful color. Loved the dancing lights on both sides. The show on front of building was really good and enjoyable as well. Over all it was magical.

The luminous nights are awesome the wife and kids loved it. The zoo is a must if you life in the Toledo area get a membership lays for it's self in 2 visits and the money helps to keep all the amazing stuff they have going !

We went there for the lighting. It was nice. It is worth to see. A little bit expensive.

Loved the lanterns!! Can't wait till the Christmas lights start. Also loved the fact that they sold beer and wine that night!!

Kids and I love visiting our Zoo. I eish members got more perks.

A pretty good place to be with friends or family. If you love animals then this is the place to be. They have one gallapagos tortoise, I talked with one of the assistant there he had pretty good knowledge about it . They do Hippo show there and the African safari is also a must see there.

World class zoo and aquarium. This is one of the top in the country.

The zoo is great. Clean and the exhibits are wonderful. The aquarium is awesome!

My favorite zoo and a second home for my family. The exhibits and staff are top notch. Highly recommended for animal lovers.