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You’ll want to visit African Safari Wildlife Park this season, featuring the Drive-Thru Safari, the largest area of African Safari, where guests drive their car through and interact with hundreds of exotic animals.

African Safari’s Walk-Thru Safari, the Park’s traditional zoo setting, has also seen an addition of new animal exhibits. The new Giraffe Encounter allows guests to get up close and personal with giraffes and feed them!  The Walk-Thru Safari is scheduled to open around Mother’s Day weekend, weather permitting.  

“We are beyond excited to welcome new and familiar faces to the Park for African Safari’s new season!  Everyone can enjoy the newer Park amenities and continue to make memories here for seasons to come,” said African Safari Wildlife Park’s Director, Kelsey Keller. “We have so much more in store, and we encourage everyone to stay tuned for more zoo news and updates…coming soon!”

The Park is open daily, rain or shine, from 10am to 5pm with the last car admitted at 4pm for the Spring Season. Summer Season begins the last week of May.

The Midwest’s Original Drive-Thru Safari Park, African Safari Wildlife Park , is at 267 S. Lightner Rd. in Port Clinton, Ohio.

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Toledo Zoo – tickets, prices, discount, animals to see, aquarium

Toledo Zoo and Aquarium has over 10,000 animals representing over 720 species and is considered one of the world’s most complete zoos.

Some of the most popular exhibits at Toledo Zoo include the Arctic Encounter, where visitors can see polar bears swimming and playing; the African Savanna, where visitors can see giraffes, zebras, and other African wildlife; and the Aquarium, which houses a variety of fish, sharks, and other marine animals.

It is the region’s top family attraction, with more than a million visitors annually.

This article shares everything you must know before buying your Toledo Zoo tickets.

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The Toledo Zoo and Aquarium is 6.5 km (4 miles) south of downtown Toledo. Get Directions .

From downtown, you can walk up to Summit & Washington NW and board Bus No. 31. 

After ten minutes and 17 stops, the bus will drop you at 

Broadway & Shadowlawn NW , in front of the zoo.  

Bus routes 27ABC, 32, or 43 also pass by Toledo Zoo in Ohio.

Arlington & Spencer Sw and Spencer & Brighton Nw are the two bus stops within walking distance of the zoo. 

If you plan to drive to Toledo Zoo, it is better to fire up Google Maps and follow the directions. 

Toledo Zoo parking

Toledo Zoo offers paid parking at the Anthony Wayne Trail lot for $11 per vehicle. 

Bigger vehicles that take up two parking spots must park in the rear of the parking lot and pay $19.

Click here to know more about the nearby parking lots.

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Toledo Zoo opens daily at 10 am, but its closing times vary throughout the year. 

From January to April, it closes at 5 pm; from June to mid-September, it closes at 6 pm; until November end, it closes at 5 pm. 

In December, the Toledo Zoo closes at 3 pm, but guests can visit the premises for the seasonal ‘Lights Before Christmas’ event.

The last admission of the day is always one hour before closure. 

Timings of Lights Before Christmas

Toledo Zoo’s Lights Before Christmas starts at 3 pm daily. 

From Sunday to Thursday, the festivities continue till 9 pm; on Friday and Saturday, they go on till 10 pm.

The best time to visit Toledo Zoo is when they open at 10 am.

As the day progresses and gets hotter, the animals recede to shaded areas and are sometimes hard to spot. 

After 11.30 am, the crowd gets bigger, and queues get longer. 

When you start early, you cover a considerable part of the zoo before breaking for lunch.

On weekends and public holidays, Toledo Zoo tends to draw many people. 

If you visit with children, you will need four to five hours to explore Toledo Zoo.

Kids tend to linger longer around their favorite animal enclosures, attend feeding sessions and keeper talks, and try out all the available experiences. 

Some families end up spending an entire day at the zoo. 

If you are a group of adults hurrying, you can see all the animal exhibits at Toledo Zoo in 90 minutes. 

There are two ways to visit Toledo Zoo and Aquarium – you can purchase the Single Day Admission ticket or the Unlimited Admission Ticket, which gives you access to the attraction for one year.

Ticket Prices

Cost of Single Day ticket Adult ticket (12-59 years): $30 Child ticket (2 to 11 years): $19 Seniors ticket (60+ years): $22

Cost of unlimited admission ticket adult ticket (12-59 years): $48 child ticket (2 to 11 years): $35 seniors ticket (60+ years): $35.

Lucas Country residents get a $2 discount per person if they mention it while booking tickets. 

Every Monday from 10 am to noon, Lucas County residents receive free admission to Toledo Zoo in Ohio.

At the entrance, they need to show valid proof of residency.

A driver’s license with the address of Lucas County residence is the best option. Visitors must take a photo ID and an official bill or statement with their name and Lucas County address.

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What to do at Toledo Zoo

There are lots to do at Toledo Zoo Ohio, and we explain them below. 

Toledo Zoo has more than 10,000 animals representing over 720 species. 

These animals are housed in numerous natural habitats such as Africa, Arctic Encounter, Kingdom of the Apes, Penguin Beach, Primate Forest, Reptile House, Tembo Trail, Tiger Terrace, The Aviary, etc. 

At Tower Ridge, visitors can look and feel a giraffe’s 18-inch, rough black tongue as it devours pieces of lettuce from their hands.

Giraffe feeding happens from 10.30 am to 4 pm, not included in the regular Toledo Zoo ticket. 

An individual basket with four pieces of lettuce is available for $5, while the family basket with 12 pieces costs $11.

Toledo Zoo’s Aerial Adventure Course is set more than three stories above ground and has five parts.

Zipline: Guests start 25 meters (80 feet) above Africa! Exhibit and zip over 232 meters (760 feet) over the zoo.

Challenge Towers: Visitors overcome two towers with obstacles designed to challenge guests mentally and physically. These towers are 9 to 18 meters (30 to 60 feet) high. 

Skybridge: Guests take in stunning views of Africa! Exhibit even as they cross three 76 meters (250 feet) long bridges set 30 feet in the air.

Quick Jump: This is an adrenalin-pumping 9 meter (30 feet) jump off the main tower with a controlled descent.

Flight Line: Only the adrenalin addicts go for the Flight Line, a 25 meter (80 feet) plunge from the top.

To participate in Aerial Adventure Course, guests must be 32 kg to 113 Kg (70 lbs and 250 lbs). 

The Museum of Natural History at Toledo Zoo has two floors – the Main and Upper levels.

Main Level exhibits

The Main Level has six prominent exhibits – 

Ohio After the Ice: You get to walk back in history through Ohio to when American Lions, Mastodons, and other giants wandered the land.

Tropics: This is a two-story tropical oasis, complete with 9 meters (30 feet) tall trees, bushes, orchids, etc.

Image: Toledozoo.org

Wetlands and Lakes: In this exhibit, you take an interactive nature walk through various ecosystems surrounding the Great Lakes.

Oak Forest: This exhibit is 24x larger-than reality and helps you see life on the forest floor through the eyes of an ant. 

Rivers and Streams: You investigate the local waterways as you flip rocks and discover live animals found in Ohio.

Native Prairies: Here, you see beneficial and beautiful native prairie plants and wildlife.

Upper-Level exhibits

The Upper Level also has six notable exhibits – 

Komodo Dragon: Visitors can view the world’s largest and heaviest lizards and learn about their potent venom.

Nature in Hand: This exhibit is a novel collection of fossils, pelts, bones, and interactive artifacts that bring science to life.

Venomous Snakes: Here, you get to see some of the most poisonous snakes in the world.

Hall of Venom: At this exhibit, guests learn how venom evolved as a defense mechanism and method to capture prey and how it affects the victims.

Arthropods: This section of the Museum of Natural History is dedicated to the largest group in the animal kingdom, the invertebrates.

Many locals refer to this wildlife destination as Toledo Zoo and Aquarium because it is a separate attraction. 

The aquarium boasts more than 3000 aquatic animals in 178,000 gallons of water. 

In the Touch Tank, you get to touch Sharks, Sting Rays, Horseshoe crabs, etc., and in the Ocean Lab, you meet exciting creatures such as sea stars, urchins, etc. 

Children love the Interactive Experiences at the Toledo Zoo Aquarium. 

Some of the most popular exhibits on display are –  • Color-changing Moon Jellies • Life-sized kelp forest • Retractable shark jaw • Electric eel shock simulator

Try to be at the aquarium by 2 pm, when visitors can interact with a diver who gets into the Reef tank for feeding and cleaning.

The African Carousel in Africa exhibit has 42 different hand-crafted African animals.

The merry-go-round is not included in the regular zoo entry ticket and costs $3 per person.

Toledo Zoo’s Safari Railway Train is an informational ride around the plains of Africa! Exhibit.

Usually, the ticket is $3 per person, but if the animals are not on exhibit, the price gets reduced to $1.50.

Aquarium Adventure Trail has a ‘wet’ side, a spray park, and a ‘dry’ side with slides, swings, and family seating. 

The Aquarium Adventure Trail brings a tropical feel and is the perfect destination for the cool off and play during their summer zoo trips.

The ‘Wet’ side (also known as the Cool Zone) opens only from 31 May (Memorial Day) to the first week of September (Labor Day).

The Cool Zone may be closed if the forecasted temperature for the day is below 70 degrees. 

Nature’s Neighbourhood is another part of the Toledo Zoo Ohio, built especially for the kids. 

The younger visitors can sweat it out on the one-of-a-kind treehouse and climbing wall. 

Or get their feet wet and dirty their hands with sand at the Stream & Beach.

They can visit the Butterfly Hut to learn about the various stages of life of the Monarch butterflies.

If you visit on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, don’t miss the Children’s Reptile Show on the Outdoor Stage at 11.30 am. 

With more than 10,000 animals to see, it is wiser to have a map of Toledo Zoo and Aquarium to navigate the various exhibits.

Besides the animal enclosures, a map helps you identify visitor services such as restaurants, restrooms, souvenir shops, etc.

Carrying the Toledo Zoo’s layout is highly recommended if you are traveling with kids because you won’t waste time finding the various exhibits and, in the process, get exhausted.

Sources # Toledozoo.org # Wikipedia.org # Tripadvisor.com # Visittoledo.org The travel specialists at TheBetterVacation.com use only high-quality sources while researching & writing their articles. We make every attempt to keep our content current, reliable and trustworthy .

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Ohio might be miles and miles away from Africa, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a wild adventure in the Buckeye State. Whether you’re visiting one of our state’s acclaimed zoos or spending the night in a themed rental, there are all sorts of ways to  take a walk on the wild side  in Ohio. Today’s adventure, however, may be the wildest of them all: Expedition Africa Aerial Adventure Course, an epic zipline adventure at the Toledo Zoo that takes thrill seekers *over* a real-life African safari… in Ohio!

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Curious about what to expect? Here’s a sneak peek c/o the Toledo Zoo on YouTube:

Did you know about this awesome adventure in Ohio? For more information on the Expedition Africa Aerial Adventure Course , be sure to visit the Toledo Zoo website.

Want to keep the safari vibes going post-ziplining? Head The Wilds , a beautiful safari right here in Ohio with glorious glamping accommodations.

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Toledo Zoo to monitor animal behavior during 2024 solar eclipse

Victor Williams , Reporter

TOLEDO, Ohio – On April 8, a solar eclipse will put a large part of North America into darkness. It will be the last solar eclipse visible in the Contiguous United States until 2044.

It going to be strange to see darkness in the middle of the day, but for animals, it is going to cause a whole host of other reactions.

Related: Expert breaks down what you need to know about April 8 solar eclipse

“What we’ve seen in other studies during other eclipses is that many of the animals just go through whatever their regular evening routine is,” said Beth Posta, with the Toledo Zoo. “So, as the sun starts setting and they’re getting ready to roost, go underground or whatever is normal for that species. So, we would expect a good bit of that.”

Posta, the Curator of Behavioral Husbandry and Research at the Toledo Zoo, is one of the people who will be monitoring the animals to make sure they’re fine every second the eclipse is visible.

“There have been some animals during total eclipses that during totality show signs of fear and anxiety. So, we’re curious to see if we see some of those signs of confusion where animals don’t know what’s going on, but then they kinda work through it,” Posta said.

Some animals will even get a little more attention than others because of their habitat.

“The brown bears, the tigers, the cougars, as well as the polar bears, sea lions, bald eagles, and a couple of bird species,” Posta said. “The other animals may do nothing. I would expect animals that are inside under artificial light, we don’t expect to change. Some of the nocturnal animals probably won’t even notice.”

At the end of the day, you can expect the animals to be fine, as they’ve been since almost the beginning of time.

You can find more information on the Toledo Zoo’s eclipse event here.

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Toledo Zoo Planning Special Event for Upcoming Solar Eclipse

T he Toledo Zoo has a fun day planned for the solar eclipse on April 8, and the zoo will also be monitoring to see how the eclipse affects the resident zoo animals. 

The zoo will also provide a sensory area which is a quiet zone with sensory-friendly activities and dedicated staff and volunteers to assist with any sensory needs

ClickOnDetroit reports that Beth Posta, the Curator of Behavioral Husbandry and Research at the Toledo Zoo, will be one of the people monitoring to see what effect the eclipse has on the zoo animals . "There have been some animals during total eclipses that during totality show signs of fear and anxiety. So, we’re curious to see if we see some of those signs of confusion where animals don’t know what’s going on, but then they kinda work through it,” Posta said.

Due to their habitat, some animals may get more attention than others. 

"The brown bears, the tigers, the cougars, as well as the polar bears, sea lions, bald eagles, and a couple of bird species,” Posta said. “The other animals may do nothing. I would expect animals that are inside under artificial light, we don’t expect to change. Some of the nocturnal animals probably won’t even notice.”

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In addition to studying how the animals react, the Toledo Zoo has some fun events planned for their human guests. These include Free eclipse glasses (while supplies last), animal demonstrations and observations, character meet and greets a bounce house, musical entertainment and according to the zoo, "other fun activities throughout the day!" 

How Animals May React During the Eclipse 

ABC New reports that Angela Speck, professor of physics and astronomy at the University of Texas at San Antonio, said "Once it gets to about 75%, 80% eclipsed, there's enough sunlight missing that animals will start to react ." 

About 20 minutes from totality, birds will start to flock. Some will quiet down. Farm animals, like cows and chickens, will walk back to the barn because they think it's now nighttime, previous research as shown.

The article also states that previous research has shown that bees stop buzzing during totality and returned to their hives.

USA Today reports that during previous events, flamingos gathered in a circle around their babies to protect them. Giraffes began galloping around their enclosure. Swarms of birds large enough to appear on radar suddenly left the sky and roosted in trees. Gorillas marched to their dens, expecting their final meal of the day. The ancient Galapagos tortoises started mating.

Bears? Bears didn't care about the eclipse at all. It will be fascinating to see what scientists discover about animal behavior during this solar eclipse. 

You can find he schedule of events for the Total Eclipse at The Zoo event and purchase your tickets here . 

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