Shop at the Toledo Zoo on Black Friday
Instead of clawing your way through crowds at the mall on Black Friday, why not spend some time with a black-and-white colobus monkey or an Argentine black-and-white tegu?
The Zoo is open throughout Thanksgiving Weekend, starting with Black Friday hours of 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Get exclusive holiday deals at the Zoo’s North Star Trading Post®, already packed with gifts for the animal lovers on your list. Zoo admission is not required to shop.
Check out these clever, affordable gift ideas:
Eco-friendly gifts
The Zoo is green and has the gifts to prove it, starting with 100% green tugboats, trucks and more (named by Dr. Toy as one of the 100 best toys for 2011).
Hand-made fudge, nuts and cookies
Impress the “foodie” on your list with hand-made fudge from the Zoo’s North Star Trading Post®. To hit that sweet/salty balance, tins of nuts are available, too, along with other goodies. Thanksgiving Weekend special (Nov. 23-25): get $10 off your purchase of $50 at the North Star Trading Post®.
Zoo memberships
Membership is a gift that gives all year long, with free Zoo admission/parking, Safari magazine subscription, merchandise discounts, early access to concert tickets and much more. This year, Zoo members also get free, unlimited Monday-Thursday Lights Before Christmas visits.
Zoo PAL animal sponsorship
Everyone has a favorite animal at the Zoo. Honorary parenthood, given in the name of your loved one, helps buy food, toys and medical supplies for that animal – plus an opportunity to learn more about the animal and talk with animal care staff at Zoo PAL Night.
Gift certificates
Send the kids to a class or camp so fun, they won’t realize they’re learning; the Zoo offers one-day and multi-day classes and camps, perfect for busy families and school breaks. Don’t forget the grown-ups, though – gift certificates and gift cards are available for sophisticated adults-only outings like Vineyard Adventures, Zoo Brew and more.
After you’re done shopping, a stroll through the Zoo will remind you why it was such a good idea to come – from the ring-tailed lemurs in Primate Forest to the black crake in the award-winning Aviary. Nature’s Neighborhood, the award-winning children’s zoo, is open for the kids, too. Starting at 3 p.m., you can enjoy the Lights Before Christmas (separate fee), the area’s premier holiday tradition.
Even better, your visit supports a local business which, in turn, supports your community with safe, affordable family recreation all year long.
The Toledo Zoo is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day) and is located on the Anthony Wayne Trail (US 25), four miles south of downtown Toledo. The Lights Before Christmas runs November 16 – December 31, starting at 3pm daily; closing hours vary. For more information, please visit toledozoo.org or call 419.385.4040. Lucas County residents are admitted free of charge each Monday from 10 a.m. to noon. ID showing proof of residency is required.
The Toledo Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA). Look for the AZA logo whenever you visit a zoo or aquarium as your assurance that you are supporting a facility dedicated to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for you, and a better future for all living things. With its more than 200 accredited members, AZA is building North America’s largest wildlife conservation movement.
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Organization Name: Toledo Zoo
Organization Address: Toledo, OH