It pays to plan ahead. Buy Zoo tickets online to access exclusive discounts* and skip the long lines.
Fort Wayne Children's Zoo
*Discounts and special pricing only available online and on select days. Admission for children below the age of 2 is always free. Check our 2024 calendar for up-to-date daily pricing.
A YEAR OF FAMILY FUN!
Connect with your inner 'WILD' at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo
Our zoo is loaded with some of the planet’s most amazing residents. Discover what makes Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo one of Indiana’s top destinations for family fun.
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Connecting kids and animals, strengthening families and inspiring people to care.
Events
Friday
26
April
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
2024 Member Day
The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo is open for Member Day on April 26, 2024, from 9:00am to...
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Saturday
27
April
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Zoo Opens for the 2024 Season
The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo opens for the 2024 season on April 27, 2024. Stay tuned for...
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Saturday
11
May
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mother's Day Brunch
Join us from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, or Sunday, May 12, for a special...
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Zoo Stories
March 1, 2024
Inspiring the Next Generation of Women Conservation Leaders
This Women’s History Month, we highlight women who have made the world a better place. Through conservation, through science, and through animal care and advocacy, they changed the world and we hope their stories inspire and empower girls of all ages to be the conservation leaders of the future.
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March 1, 2024
Inspiring the Next Generation of Women Conservation Leaders
This Women’s History Month, we highlight women who have made the world a better place. ... Read More
February 19, 2024
Celebrating Black Voices in Conservation
Thousands of solutions fill the realm of conservation conversations, but one rises above ... Read More
February 12, 2024
Paw-don Me, Have You Heard About WildCats Conservation Alliance?
From the Amur leopard in eastern Russia to the Sumatran tiger in Sumatra, Indonesia, the ... Read More
January 16, 2024
Conservation Takes Flight: Green Light for African Vulture Relocation Project
Each new year brings new challenges, and the Vulture Conservation Programme (Vulpro) is ... Read More