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With prolonged road construction happening on Wells Street, we recommend beginning your Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo adventure on Sherman Boulevard until construction is finished.

Fort Wayne Children's Zoo

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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

Thursday

15

June
5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Zoofari 2023

Zoofari presented by SYM Financial Advisors offers guests 21 and older the chance to...

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Thursday

29

June
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Rock and Roar at the Fort

Rock and Roar presented by Rohrman Auto Group is a summer music series featuring talented...

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Thursday

13

July
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Rock and Roar at the Fort

Rock and Roar presented by Rohrman Auto Group is a summer music series featuring talented...

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Zoo Stories

May 18, 2023

Say Hello to Gherkin!

Say Hello to Gherkin! Meet Gherkin! This lovely lady is the resident northern tree shrew here at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo. She has lived in the Rainforest Room for over two years and, although sometimes arboreal, Gherkin spends much of her time close to the ground. Describ ... Read More

Say Hello to Gherkin!

Say Hello to Gherkin! ... Read More

April is Ape Awareness Month

April is Ape Awareness Month ... 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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Your support helps us to care for our animals all winter long.