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.
Fort Wayne Children's Zoo
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.
Benefits & Membership Packages
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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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Volunteers
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
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March 8, 2023
Welcome Michelle Smurl to the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo Team
Welcome to the Zoo Team, Michelle Smurl! ... Read More
January 9, 2023
Valentine, the EGGs-ellent Shark
Valentine, the EGGs-ellent Shark ... Read More
November 28, 2022
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