Toledo Zoo June Events

Daily Dose  |  05/14/2013

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The Toledo Zoo offers great reasons to be your family’s summer destination. Visit toledozoo.org for more information about these and other upcoming events.
 
Daily, Sat. May 25 through Mon. Sept. 2 ~ Natural Feeding and Enrichment Demos         
Times vary
See your favorite Zoo animals chow down, all summer long! Experience animal-feeding demonstrations and enrichment throughout the Zoo; visit toledozoo.org/feedings for a complete schedule.
 
Sat. June 1 ~ Lucas turns 2!                                               
10 a.m. ? 2 p.m.
Come celebrate the second birthday of Lucas the elephant calf! Watch him get presents at 10:30 a.m. and eat?or destroy?cake at 1:30 p.m. McDonald’s is the major sponsor for this event. Free with regular Zoo admission.
 
Fri. June 7 ~ Vineyard Adventure                                      
7 ? 9 p.m.
Age 21 & up. Enjoy a delectable mix of wine-tasting, hors d’oeuvres, live music and socializing along our dynamic new Wild Walkabout, presented by Mercy. Advance tickets required.
 
Fri. June 14 ~ PNC ZOOtoDO, presented by Mass Mutual Northwest Ohio                      
6 p.m. ? midnight
This chic “tuxedoes and tennis shoes” affair mixes outstanding food (served by 50+ regional restaurants and catering services) with fantastic live entertainment throughout an after-hours Zoo. Separate fee; advance tickets required. ZOOtoDO title sponsor is PNC; Mass Mutual Northwest Ohio is the presenting sponsor. Note: on June 14, the historic side of Zoo closes at 2:30 p.m. to prepare for ZOOtoDO.
 
Sat. June 15 ~ Science Day                                                  
10 a.m. ? 4 p.m.                                 
Explore the fun of hands-on science in Nature’s Neighborhood, the Zoo’s award-winning children’s zoo. Free with regular admission.
 
Sat. June 15 ~ Family Snooze                                              
Sat. evening ? Sun. morning
Snooze at the Zoo! This month’s Snooze celebrates the dads of the animal kingdom. Meet some cool animals, munch on great food, get exclusive tours and spend the night, too!
 
Sun. June 16 ~ Father’s Day at the Zoo                               
10 a.m. ? 4 p.m.
Dads, get free admission when you visit with your child(ren). Games and activities are free with regular Zoo admission, plus an opportunity to enjoy a special BBQ lunch (separate fee).
 
June 10 ? Aug 16 ~ Summer Safari Camps                                    
Times vary
This summer, don’t just go to camp; go on safari. The Zoo offers wild opportunities for campers ages 4 through 14. Separate fee.
 
Wed. June 19 ~ Watch It Grow Garden Tour                         
10:30 a.m. ? 12 p.m.
Learn how to make the most of your vegetable and herb garden. Free with regular Zoo admission, no reservations needed. Meet at the Conservatory.
 
Thurs. June 27 ~ Darius Rucker Concert                                    
7 p.m.
Country music sensation Darius Rucker brings his True Believers tour to Toledo. Order tickets in person at the Zoo, at Ticketmaster locations or by phone at 800.745.3000.
 
The Toledo Zoo is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (starting May 4, weekend hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.), and it is located on the Anthony Wayne Trail (US 25), four miles south of downtown Toledo. 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.