SPEND A DAY AT THE FORT WAYNE CHILDREN’S ZOO!
Hours, Details, and Parking
Hours
Closed for the season
Rentals & Accessibility
Single Stroller:
$4.00
Double Stroller:
$6.00
Wagon:
$7.00
Wheelchair:
FREE
Why does Trip Advisor call Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo the 7th Best Zoo in the U.S., the 20th Best Zoo in the World? Because from the Australian Adventure, to the Indonesian Rainforest, to the African Journey – 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.
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
Support Our Mission
Connecting kids and animals, strengthening families and inspiring people to care.
Events
Saturday
8
February
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
FREE Frog Watch Training
Join our grassroots conservation program! FrogWatch USA is a citizen science program that...
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Saturday
15
February
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
FREE Frog Watch Training
Join our grassroots conservation program! FrogWatch USA is a citizen science program that...
Learn More
Friday
7
August
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Zoofari 2020
Zoofari presented by SYM Financial Advisors offers guests 21 and older the chance to sampl...
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Volunteers
Zoo News
November 25, 2019
Farewell to Sal
Recently, we said goodbye to our last remaining black stork, Salvador. Sal lived an incredible and memorable life, and I feel compelled to share his story – a story filled with drama, devotion, and trailblazing.
Sal was imported by the FWCZ from Romania in 1989 when he was just a year old. Afte
... Read More
November 25, 2019
Farewell to Sal
Recently, we said goodbye to our last remaining black stork, Salvador. Sal lived an incred ... Read More
May 2, 2019
Our Volunteers
The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo prepares to open for their 55th year of operati ... Read More
September 1, 2018
International Primate Day
September 1st is an important day, because it’s International Primate Day! ... Read More
April 19, 2018
New To The Zoo: Justin
Our red pandas have always been a fan favorite at the zoo, but this season you'll defin ... Read More