Toledo Zoo & Aquarium
Toledo Zoo & Aquarium
The Toledo Zoo & Aquarium in Toledo, Ohio, is a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) and is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) until 2022. The Toledo Zoo & Aquarium is home to over 10,000 individual animals from 720 different species. With a strong emphasis on conservation, the Toledo Zoo & Aquarium is currently involved in over 80 species survival programmers. The Toledo Zoo & Aquarium has over 57,000 members and receives over one million visitors per year.
History
Beginnings in History, 1900-1920
In 1916, Babe the elephant visited Walbridge Park.
The Toledo city council felt that a zoo was necessary to make the city a tourist destination.
The Toledo Zoo began in 1900, when Carl Hillebrand donated a woodchuck to Peter Mettler and the Walbridge Park. By the end of its first year, the Toledo Zoo had a collection of 39 animals, the majority of which were donated. Because the park was unprepared for these donations, it was forced to use temporary exhibits such as ravines and boxes. The Toledo Zoo nearly lost their entire collection in November 1901 when the winter housing for the animals caught fire. As a result, the Toledo Zoo constructed its first brick building for animal housing in 1907. During the early years of the Toledo Zoo, most animals were obtained through donations and circuses, and animal escapes were common due to a lack of proper housing. The Toledo Zoological Society (TZS) was founded in June 1913 to promote development, with William H. Roemer serving as the first president. By 1916, the Toledo Zoo had expanded to 471 animals. The TZS president, Percy Jones, created the role of zoo director, also known as the curator of the Toledo Zoo & Aquarium, in 1922, which changed the zoo's organisational structure. The zoo's first curator was Frank Skeldon. Jones and Skeldon devised a strategy and pushed the zoo to national prominence
1999 honours and awards
The AZA awarded the Aviary renovations an exhibit of the year award.2010-2020
In 2011, the AZA named Nature's Neighborhood exhibit of the year. In 2012 and 2013, The Knot.com named the catering and sales departments as Brides' Choice in their Best of Weddings.USA Today named the Toledo Zoo the Best Zoo in America in 2014. It was also named the second best zoo in America by Family Fun Magazine, as well as the eighth most family-friendly attraction. Other zoo areas received special recognition in 2014. The catering and sales departments were named Brides' Choice by The Knot.com in their Best of Weddings (3rd consecutive year). Additionally, the conservation staff was named Project of the Year by Solar Builder magazine as a result of the solar panel array located on the north side of the zoo. The Toledo Zoo was also named the best zoo in Ohio by the Ohio State House of Representatives. The Toledo Zoo & Aquarium had another busy year in 2015. Their Lights Before Christmas display was voted the #2 best Zoo Lights Display in USA Today, and their "Big Tree" was named one of the top 5 Most Beautiful Christmas Trees. The conservation team received the Public Agency Native Landscape Award, and Ohiotraveler.com named them a standout in Ohio tourism. The Aquarium's renovations also received the 2015 Build Ohio Award.
BEFORE YOU GO:
All visitors must park and enter via Anthony Wayne Trail. The parking lot and entrance to Broadway will remain closed. Except for required medical items and baby formula, no outside food or beverages will be permitted.
Food and beverage options
We have some ZOO-rific options for you, whether it's a salad, a slice of pizza, a burger, or a sweet treat! Click here to view our concessions options.
MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC CAN NOW ENTER
HOURS IN NOVEMBER
Mon-Thu: 3 - 8 p.m. admission; zoo closes at 9 p.m.
Fri - Sun: 3 - 9 p.m.; Zoo closes at 10 p.m.
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