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Celebrate a birthday party your guests will not forget in our private jungle party room or sea lab! From creatures to candles, all you need to bring are your guests and gifts and our professional staff will handle the rest.

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

Saturday

22

April
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Zoo Opens For The 2023 Season

It's Opening Day at the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo! Join us for the 2022 season as we...

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Saturday

13

May
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Mother's Day Brunch

Join us on May 13 and May 14 for a special Mother's Day celebration at one of the...

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Sunday

14

May
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Mother's Day Brunch

Join us on May 13 and May 14 for a special Mother's Day celebration at one of the...

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Zoo Stories

March 8, 2023

Welcome Michelle Smurl to the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo Team

Welcome to the Zoo Team, Michelle Smurl! “I visited the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo when Earl Wells was the Executive Director, and since then I always kept it in the back of mind that this would be a great place to work.” Nearly 30 years later, Michelle Smurl has joined the Fort Wayne Chi ... Read More

Welcome Michelle Smurl to the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo Team

Welcome to the Zoo Team, Michelle Smurl! ... Read More

Animals and Their Winter Homes

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Valentine, the EGGs-ellent Shark

Valentine, the EGGs-ellent Shark ... Read More

Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo Announces the Loss of Giraffe Zuri, the Oldest Reticulated Giraffe in the United States

Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo Announces the Loss of Giraffe Zuri, the Oldest ... Read More

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