2010 Events
Join us for these fun-filled activities all season long!
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Zoo Opens for the 2010 Season
Get ready for another season of zoo FUN!
Click here for information to help plan your visit.
April 25
Party for the Planet
Join us for Fort Wayne’s most amazing Earth Day celebration!
12:00 – 4:00 p.m. Free with zoo admission.
May 12
Zoo Day at Kroger & Scott's
Three percent of
today's sales at all Kroger and Scott's stores will benefit the zoo.
Click for Zoo Day Specials!
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May
15 Kroger & Scott's Day at the Zoo Show your Kroger or Scott's receipt dated May 12 at the zoo gate and receive free kids' admission all day! |
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June 9
Art by Animals
Our animals showcase their amazing artistic talents at this unique
event. 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Free with zoo admission.
| June 16 Wild Wednesday Members Only The zoo is open late for Members Only! Last admission at 7:00 p.m.; grounds close at 8:00 p.m. Not a Member? Click here for info. |
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June 18 Zoobilee Experience a gala evening under the stars complete with live and silent auctions, delicious food, and unique entertainment. Don’t miss the wildest party in town! 6:30 – 11:00 pm. Click here for more information, then call Kelly at 427-6836 or e-mail . Note: As we prepare for Zoobilee, the Australian Adventure will close at 12:00 noon and the entire zoo will close at 4:00 p.m. |
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June 24 Animal Superheroes Celebrate the amazing natural abilities of our animals! 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Free with zoo admission. |
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Animal Superheroes sponsored by |
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June 30 Wild Wednesday Members Only The zoo is open late for Members Only! Last admission at 7:00 p.m.; grounds close at 8:00 p.m. Not a Member? Click here for info. |
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July 1-31
Early Bird Hours
Members Only
The zoo
is open at 8:00 a.m. every day in July for Members Only! Note:
Buildings open at 9:00 a.m.; rides open at 10:00 a.m.
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July 7
Backstage Pass
Step behind the gates that say “Employees Only” to see what happens
backstage at the zoo. Take a tour of the Zoo Diet Kitchen, peer into
the 17,000 gallon fish tank from the Aquarium workroom, and chat
with zoo keepers during special presentations. Tours run
continuously from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Free with zoo admission.
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July 14 Wild Wednesday Members Only The zoo is open late for Members Only! Last admission at 7:00 p.m.; grounds close at 8:00 p.m. Not a Member? Click here for info. |
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July 22 Lion Birthday Party Look who’s turning four years old! Help us celebrate Bill the lion’s birthday. 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Free with zoo admission. |
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July 26
Zoo-Loo-Au
Members Only
The picnic's on us as we invite our Zoo Members out for a special
day of food and fun! Click here for details.
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July 28 Wild Wednesday Members Only The zoo is open late for Members Only! Last admission at 7:00 p.m.; grounds close at 8:00 p.m. Not a Member? Click here for info. |
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August 6
Monkey Business
Monkeys and apes are everyone’s favorite zoo animal. Come
“hang out” with us and learn more about these amazing creatures.
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Free with zoo admission.
| August 11 Wild Wednesday Members Only The zoo is open late for Members Only! Last admission at 7:00 p.m.; grounds close at 8:00 p.m. Not a Member? Click here for info. |
Wild Wednesdays sponsored by |
| August 25 Wild Wednesday Members Only The zoo is open late for Members Only! Last admission at 7:00 p.m.; grounds close at 8:00 p.m. Not a Member? Click here for info. |
Wild Wednesdays sponsored by |
September 2
Drive You Wild Golf
Outing
Tee up for the zoo! Proceeds from this
event benefit the zoo’s conservation and education programs.
Click here for more information, then
contact Rachel at 427-6831 or e-mail
development@kidszoo.org
to register.
Mondays and Tuesdays in September
Storytime
Preschoolers and their favorite adult can enjoy a story and meet a
friendly zoo animal. Meet on the Australian Adventure Plaza at
10:30 a.m. Program will not be held on
Labor Day. Free with zoo admission.
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October 10
Zoo Closes for the Season
October 15-17, 21-24, 28-31
Wild Zoo
Halloween
Join us for the wildest Halloween party in town, with
candy, animals, and old-fashioned fun! Click
here for details.