SPEND A DAY AT THE FORT WAYNE CHILDREN’S ZOO!
Hours, Details, and Parking
Hours
Friday - Sunday:
10am-5pm
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
Friday
25
October
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wild Zoo Halloween
Enjoy a “merry-not-scary” Halloween at the zoo! See all of your favorit...
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Saturday
1
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...
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Volunteers
Zoo News
May 2, 2019
Our Volunteers
The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo prepares to open for their 55th year of operation on April 27th. Included in these preparations are the training of numerous volunteers who have signed up for this upcoming season. While the zoo already has a wonderful group of volunteers, we are
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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
December 28, 2017
Where Do Animals Go In The Winter?
Winter, in all of its frozen glory, is upon us. Since most of our animals live outside, we ... Read More