

Penguin Beach features a new “wall of water” underwater viewing area that brings visitors closer to penguins.Īdmission:Ages 2 to 11, $12 ages 12 to 59, $15 60 and older, $12. Although penguins can’t soar, they certainly fly through the water.

It debuted its Flamingo Key exhibit in May, which allows visitors to watch as flamingo chicks grow into adults. The Toledo Zoo has dubbed 2014 the year of flight, providing new experiences that bring visitors closer to wildlife that flies. “When people visit a zoo, you’re creating great memories that your family is going to keep forever,” she said. Norman remembers when she was a young girl and her family took trips to the Toledo Zoo. Whether it’s the Toledo Zoo or other facilities in Ohio, zoos are great places to visit for a fun, family-friendly day. It often is referred to as one of the most “complete” zoos in the country, having a wide variety of mammals, reptiles, an award-winning aviary, aquarium and gardens. And there is plenty to do for visitors of all ages. The Toledo Zoo is known for innovative exhibits: The always-popular hippoquarium was the first exhibit of its kind in the world. It also features interactive exhibits that give visitors a chance to get up close and personal with wildlife. So what makes the Toledo Zoo such a great place to visit?įor starters, it has a large collection of buildings constructed during the Works Progress Administration, giving it a unique look. It was really neat to see people come together like that and to take such pride in their community and in their zoo,” Norman said. “People really got behind that, and everybody was so excited about it, voting and encouraging their friends to vote. Without it, the zoo never would have landed the top spot on the USA Today list, she said.
